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Zuddl vs Google Meet

Zuddl logo

Zuddl

Software

Unified event marketing platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events

From
On request
Rated
-
Google Meet logo

Google Meet

Software

Get on a video call in seconds

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Google Meet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Zuddl pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats; Google Meet google Meet only available as part of Google Workspace subscription; no standalone free option
  • They diverge on capability: Zuddl covers Virtual events, Google Meet covers Video conferencing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Zuddl and Google Meet differ
AttributeZuddlGoogle Meet
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20201998

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 Zuddl

  • Virtual events
  • Hybrid events
  • In-person check-in
  • Sponsor showcases
  • Engagement tools
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

Only in Google Meet

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Zuddl

  • Running webinars, field events and conferences from one platformnot Google Meet
  • Enterprise demand generation event programmesnot Google Meet

Google Meet

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

Where each one falls short

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

Zuddl

  • Pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • A minimum of two organizer licences is required to open an account
  • Extra collaborator seats cost $170 per month billed annually on top of the platform fee
  • Portals, the mobile app, Event Hub, Event Series and AI content repurposing are priced as add-ons rather than included
  • The price also scales with total annual virtual attendee volume, and that attendee pricing is not published

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

Zuddl

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 500 attendees
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
  • Growth$1299/month
    • Up to 2000 attendees
    • Hybrid events
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Full customization
    • Dedicated support

Google Meet

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Meet review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Zuddl if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want hybrid events.

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 Zuddl or Google Meet better?
Neither clearly leads. Zuddl starts at On request and Google Meet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Zuddl or Google Meet?
Google Meet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Zuddl and Free for Google Meet.
Does Zuddl or Google Meet run on more platforms?
Zuddl runs on Web, IOS, Android. 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. Zuddl starts at On request.
What is Zuddl best used for?
Zuddl is most often used for running webinars, field events and conferences from one platform, enterprise demand generation event programmes. Of those, running webinars, field events and conferences from one platform and enterprise demand generation event programmes are not what Google Meet is typically brought in for.
What can Zuddl do that Google Meet cannot?
Zuddl covers Virtual events, Hybrid events, In-person check-in, Sponsor showcases. Google Meet covers Video conferencing, Screen sharing, Recording, Chat. Both handle Web support.

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