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Google Meet vs Splash That

Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Splash That logo

Splash That

Software

Enterprise event marketing platform

From
On request
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; Splash That acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite
  • They diverge on capability: Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Splash That covers Event pages.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Meet and Splash That actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Meet and Splash That differ
AttributeGoogle MeetSplash That
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded19982011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Google Calendar

Only in Splash That

  • Event pages
  • Registration
  • Check-in
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • HubSpot

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Google Meet

  • Organisations already invested in Google Workspace ecosystemnot Splash That
  • Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot Splash That
  • Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot Splash That

Splash That

  • Event registration pages and marketing for live, virtual and hybrid eventsnot Google Meet
  • Syncing event attendance into Salesforce and other CRMsnot Google Meet
  • Running a large programme of events to a consistent brand templatenot Google Meet
  • Reporting on event-sourced pipelinenot 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

Splash That

  • Acquired by Cvent in August 2024 and now sold within the Cvent suite

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

Splash That

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splash That review.

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 screen sharing.

Choose Splash That if

  • You need event pages.
  • You also want registration.

Questions people ask

Is Google Meet or Splash That better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Meet starts at Free and Splash That at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or Splash That?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Meet and On request for Splash That.
Does Google Meet or Splash That run on more platforms?
Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile. Splash That runs on Web.
Can I use Google Meet for free?
Yes. Google Meet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splash That starts at On request.
What is Google Meet best used for?
Google Meet is most often used for organisations already invested in google workspace ecosystem, large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance tracking, hybrid work environments needing integrated gmail, drive, and collaboration tools. Of those, organisations already invested in google workspace ecosystem and large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance tracking are not what Splash That is typically brought in for.
What can Google Meet do that Splash That cannot?
Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Splash That covers Event pages, Registration, Check-in, Email marketing. Both handle Slack, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Splash That: Does Splash integrate with CRM systems?

Yes, Splash integrates with Salesforce to sync attendee data and with Marketo for marketing automation. It also supports Slack for team notifications about event activity.

Source
Splash That: Can Splash handle both virtual and in-person events?

Yes, Splash supports virtual, in-person, and hybrid event formats with the same platform. It includes virtual venue features with streaming and on-site check-in tools.

Source
Splash That: What event analytics are available?

Splash provides dashboard reporting with pre-built and custom reports for ROI measurement and attendance insights, though users report the reporting features lack versatility for deep drilling into performance metrics.

Source

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