Webinars · head to head
Google Meet vs Mmhmm
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.
| Attribute | Google Meet | Mmhmm |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $10/month |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows |
| Category | Webinars | Remote Work |
| Founded | 1998 | 2020 |
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.
SourceMmhmm: 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.
SourceGoogle 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.
SourceMmhmm: 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.
SourceGoogle 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.
SourceMmhmm: 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.
SourceRelated pages
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