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GoToMeeting vs Google Meet

GoToMeeting logo

GoToMeeting

Software

Simple and powerful video meeting and conferencing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GoToMeeting listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where GoToMeeting and Google Meet differ
AttributeGoToMeetingGoogle Meet
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Macos, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded19891998

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 GoToMeeting

  • HD video conferencing
  • Virtual background
  • Calendar integration
  • Meeting notes
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Encryption
  • HIPAA
  • Android support

Only in Google Meet

  • Video conferencing
  • Real-time captions
  • Hand raise
  • Grid view
  • Gmail
  • Google Drive
  • End-to-end encryption
  • HIPAA compliant

Both cover

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Chat
  • Outlook
  • Google Calendar
  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Windows support
  • Macos support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

GoToMeeting

  • Team meetingsnot Google Meet
  • Client callsnot Google Meet
  • Training sessionsnot Google Meet
  • Remote collaborationnot Google Meet

Google Meet

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

Where each one falls short

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

GoToMeeting

  • Listed on G-Cloud 14 by GoTo Technologies UK Limited at £13.30 to £22.40 per licence

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

Pricing, plan by plan

GoToMeeting

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited 1:1 meetings
    • Up to 3 attendees
    • HD video
  • Professional$14/month
    • Unlimited meetings
    • Up to 150 attendees
    • Recording

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose GoToMeeting if

  • You need hd video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual background.
GoToMeeting review

Choose Google Meet if

  • You need video conferencing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want real-time captions.
Google Meet review

Questions people ask

Is GoToMeeting or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. GoToMeeting starts at Free and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GoToMeeting or Google Meet?
GoToMeeting starts at Free and Google Meet at Free.
Does GoToMeeting or Google Meet run on more platforms?
GoToMeeting runs on Web, Windows, Macos, Ios, Android. Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use GoToMeeting for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is GoToMeeting best used for?
GoToMeeting is most often used for team meetings, client calls, training sessions, remote collaboration. Of those, team meetings and client calls are not what Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can GoToMeeting do that Google Meet cannot?
GoToMeeting covers HD video conferencing, Virtual background, Calendar integration, Meeting notes. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Real-time captions, Hand raise, Grid view. Both handle Screen sharing, Recording, Chat, Outlook.
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