Software · head to head
Hubilo vs Google Meet
The short version
- Only Google Meet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Hubilo service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
- They diverge on capability: Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hubilo and Google Meet actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hubilo | Google Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $450/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2015 | 1998 |
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 Hubilo
- Virtual venue builder
- Networking lounges
- Gamification
- Live streaming
- Expo booths
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Marketo
Only in Google Meet
- Video conferencing
- Screen sharing
- Recording
- Chat
- Real-time captions
- Hand raise
- Grid view
- Google Calendar
Both cover
- Slack
- Web support
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hubilo
- Event planningnot Google Meet
- Ticket salesnot Google Meet
- Attendee managementnot Google Meet
- Virtual eventsnot Google Meet
- Event marketingnot Google Meet
Google Meet
- Organisations already invested in Google Workspace ecosystemnot Hubilo
- Large enterprises (500+ participants) requiring live streaming and attendance trackingnot Hubilo
- Hybrid work environments needing integrated Gmail, Drive, and collaboration toolsnot Hubilo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hubilo
- Service discontinued in September 2025; no longer available for new customers
- Minimum entry price of $15,000/year positioned it exclusively for enterprise customers
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
Hubilo
$450/month- Webinar+$450/month
- Webinar hosting
- Engagement tools
- Basic analytics
- Event+$1500/month
- Virtual events
- Expo hall
- Networking
- Enterprise$5000/month
- Custom solutions
- API access
- Dedicated support
Google Meet
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet 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.
Questions people ask
- Is Hubilo or Google Meet better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hubilo starts at $450/month and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hubilo or Google Meet?
- Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $450/month for Hubilo and Free for Google Meet.
- Does Hubilo or Google Meet run on more platforms?
- Hubilo runs on Web. Google Meet runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Google Meet for free?
- Yes. Google Meet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hubilo starts at $450/month.
- What is Hubilo best used for?
- Hubilo is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Google Meet is typically brought in for.
- What can Hubilo do that Google Meet cannot?
- Hubilo covers Virtual venue builder, Networking lounges, Gamification, Live streaming. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Slack, Web support, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hubilo: What happened to Hubilo?
Hubilo was acquired by Brandlive in September 2025. Existing Hubilo customers were automatically migrated to Brandlive's new Virtual PRO platform.
SourceHubilo: What were Hubilo's pricing plans?
Hubilo offered tiered pricing: Pro 1 at $15,000/year (1 admin, 1,000 attendee cap), Pro 4 at $50,000/year (4 admins, 4,000 attendee cap), and Pro 10 at $125,000/year (10 admins, 10,000 attendee cap).
SourceHubilo: What platforms did Hubilo support?
Hubilo was available as a web-based platform supporting desktop, mobile, and tablet access for hosting and attending virtual events and webinars.
SourceHubilo: What engagement features did Hubilo offer?
Hubilo provided live polls, Q&A sessions, chat rooms, AI-driven networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor management tools with virtual booths for lead capture.
SourceHubilo: Can new customers still sign up for Hubilo?
No. Hubilo was discontinued following the Brandlive acquisition in September 2025. New customers should evaluate Brandlive's Virtual PRO platform or alternative vendors.
SourceHubilo: What is the lowest entry price for Hubilo?
The lowest Hubilo plan was Pro 1 at $15,000 per year, making it enterprise-focused with no SMB or starter tier.
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