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Google Meet vs Mmhmm

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Google Meet

Webinars

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Remote Work

Presentation platform for video calls

From
$10/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Google Meet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • They diverge on capability: Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Mmhmm covers Custom layouts.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Meet and Mmhmm actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Meet and Mmhmm differ
AttributeGoogle MeetMmhmm
Starting priceFree$10/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
CategoryWebinarsRemote Work
Founded19982020

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Google Meet

  • Video conferencing
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Google Calendar
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive

Only in Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Desktop Mac support
  • Desktop Windows support

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Google Meet

  • Video conferencing for remote teamsnot Mmhmm
  • Educational virtual classroomsnot Mmhmm
  • Large-scale webinars with up to 1,000 participantsnot Mmhmm

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot Google Meet
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Google Meet
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Google Meet
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Google Meet

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Google Meet

  • Google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • Starter plan limits Meet to 100 participants; Standard tier required for 150 participants
  • Organisation-wide user cap of 300 users on Starter, Standard, and Plus plans
  • Enterprise tier requires custom pricing and sales contact; no transparent per-user cost
  • Free tier (from basic Google account) limits meetings to 60 minutes with 3+ participants

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Meet

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 100 participants
    • Up to 60 minutes per meeting
  • Google Workspace Starter$4.76/month
    • Up to 100 participants
    • 24-hour meeting duration
  • Google Workspace Standard$9.52/month
    • Up to 150 participants
    • 24-hour meeting duration
    • Recording capability
  • Google Workspace Plus$14.77/month
    • Up to 500 participants
    • 24-hour meeting duration
    • Attendance tracking

Mmhmm

$10/month
  • Individual$10/month
    • Single user
    • Unlimited meetings and recordings
    • No storage or time limits
  • Individual Annual$120/year
    • Single user
    • 17% savings vs monthly billing
  • Team$10/month
    • Per-seat billing
    • Admin dashboard
    • Centralized billing
  • Team Annual$120/year
    • Per-seat billing
    • 17% savings vs monthly

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Meet if

  • You need video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want chat.

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want virtual backgrounds.

Questions people ask

Is Google Meet or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Meet starts at Free and Mmhmm at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or Mmhmm?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Meet and $10/month for Mmhmm.
Does Google Meet or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use Google Meet for free?
Yes. Google Meet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at $10/month.
What is Google Meet best used for?
Google Meet is most often used for video conferencing for remote teams, educational virtual classrooms, large-scale webinars with up to 1,000 participants. Of those, video conferencing for remote teams and educational virtual classrooms are not what Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can Google Meet do that Mmhmm cannot?
Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Chat, Real-time captions, Hand raise. Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture, Zoom. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Google Meet: What are the participant limits in Google Meet's free plan?

The free version of Google Meet allows up to 100 participants per meeting. One-on-one calls and mobile calls have unlimited duration, but group meetings are limited to 60 minutes.

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Mmhmm: How much does Airtime cost?

Airtime (formerly mmhmm) costs 10 USD/month for Individual plan or 120 USD/year with annual billing providing 17% savings. Team plans also charge 10 USD per seat per month or 120 USD per seat per year.

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Google Meet: How long can meetings last on paid Google Workspace plans?

All paid Google Workspace plans (Starter, Standard, Plus, Enterprise) support up to 24-hour meeting durations, removing the 60-minute limit of the free tier.

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Mmhmm: Is there a free trial?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available with full access to Creator, Camera, and Stacks. Recorder feature is limited to 5 recordings of 5 minutes each during trial. No credit card required.

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Google Meet: What participant limits apply to different Google Workspace tiers?

Starter tier supports 100 participants, Standard supports 150, Plus supports 500, and Enterprise tier supports up to 1,000 participants for in-domain live streaming.

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Mmhmm: What are the seat limits?

Individual plan supports single user; Team plan uses per-seat billing with volume discounts available for 20+ users under Enterprise plan.

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