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Google Meet vs TeamViewer

Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Webinar & Virtual Events

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TeamViewer logo

TeamViewer

Communication & Collaboration

Remote access and support software from Germany, used for connecting to computers anywhere

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; TeamViewer pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Meet and TeamViewer differ
AttributeGoogle MeetTeamViewer
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
CategoryWebinar & Virtual EventsCommunication & Collaboration
Founded1998Unknown

Identical on both: 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
  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Google Calendar

Only in TeamViewer

Nothing recorded that Google Meet does not also cover.

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 TeamViewer
  • Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot TeamViewer
  • Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot TeamViewer

TeamViewer

No use cases recorded yet. See the TeamViewer review.

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

TeamViewer

  • Pricing page gates all figures behind plan selection with no listed price for its Teams and Tensor Enterprise tiers, which are described as a fully customized license requiring sales contact
  • Add-on modules (Asset Management, Endpoint Protection, Device Monitoring, Assist AR Lite, Mobile Device Management) are sold separately from the core license, only offered with a 30-day free trial before charges apply

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

TeamViewer

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TeamViewer 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.
Google Meet review

Choose TeamViewer if

Nothing in the data separates TeamViewer from Google Meet on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

TeamViewer review

Questions people ask

Is Google Meet or TeamViewer better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Meet starts at Free and TeamViewer at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or TeamViewer?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Google Meet and On request for TeamViewer.
Does Google Meet or TeamViewer run on more platforms?
Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile. TeamViewer runs on Web.
Can I use Google Meet for free?
Yes. Google Meet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. TeamViewer 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 TeamViewer is typically brought in for.
What can Google Meet do that TeamViewer cannot?
Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat.
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