--- description: Learn more about Google Meet price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Meet Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Team Communication Software](/directory/31033/team-communication/software) > [Google Meet](/software/176572/google-hangouts) # Google Meet Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/176572/google-hangouts Page: 1 / 487\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/176572/google-hangouts?page=2) > Communication platform that allows users to schedule video/audio calls with their teams around the world > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 12140 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Meet? Mobile and web-based google application that enables small to large businesses to send messages and conduct voice and video calls among colleagues and business partners. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 12140 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Google Meet are currently providing free access to advanced Meet video-conferencing capabilities for all G Suite and G Suite for Education customers globally until September 30, 2020. Benefits include: Larger meetings, for up to 150 participants per call Live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain The ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive Google Meet is part of the GSuite platform and is included in all price plans; Basic, Business, and Enterprise. After September 30, 2020, pricing will be as follows: Basic: Free for up to 100 participants per call. Business Essentials: $10/active user/month for up to 150 participants per call. Enterprise Essentials: Contact them for pricing. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Audio Calls - Call Recording - Collaboration Tools - Discussions/Forums - Electronic Hand Raising - File Sharing - HD Audio/Video - Host Controls - Live Chat - Meeting Preparation Tools - Mobile Access - Presentation Streaming - Private Chat - Real-Time Chat - Recording - Scheduling - Screen Sharing - Search/Filter - Third-Party Integrations - Two Way Audio & Video - Video Conferencing - Video Layouts/Views ## Integrations (12 total) - Calendly - Gmail - Google Calendar - Google Classroom - Google Contacts - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Slides - Google Voice - Google Workspace - Webex Suite - Zoom Workplace ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Team Communication Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31033/team-communication/software) ## Related Categories - [Team Communication Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31033/team-communication/software) - [Meeting Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30802/meeting/software) - [Web Conferencing Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30075/web-conferencing/software) - [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31895/video-conferencing/software) - [VoIP Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30940/voip/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Google Meet offers incredible meeting host and participants management features which allows us to have full control over the meeting sessions, making it easy for us to ensure smooth discussion sessions. It also has great audience interaction tools like live chats which allows us to have very lively discussion sessions where everyone get to take part and weigh in their ideas. The user interface in Google Meet is very clean and user-friendly making it possible for us to easily and conveniently navigate through it during meetings. It also has excellent meeting reporting features which help us gain insights about our meeting management experience helping us to learn new ways of how to facilitate butter meeting experiences. > > **Cons**: Google Meet has been a very straightforward tool to work with and we are satisfied with the service we get from it. It has been easy to use and all its features work perfectly for us allowing us to have a smooth and flawless user experience. There has been genuinely nothing for us to like least or dislike about Google Meet. > > We regularly use Google Meet to facilitate both our regular group meetings as well as hosting virtual meetings with clients to discuss our projects and our overall experience has been very successful. Having Google Meet has really saved us from all the ups and downs of having to plan physical meetings by allowing us to handle all our meetings needs virtually which are more convenient and easy to plan. It allows us to hold our meetings at any time without any restrictions of being far away from each other and makes it easy for us to work hand in hand with our clients by allowing us to relay project updates with them frequently. Google Meet has also helped us to speed up our team communications and improve our collaboration during projects by allowing us to hold quick virtual meetings to discuss how we will execute our projects. ----- ### "Reliable and Easy-to-Use Video Conferencing Solution" — 5.0/5 > **Piyusha** | *16 June 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Google Meet is its simplicity and reliability. The platform is very easy to use, allowing users to create and join meetings with just a few clicks. I appreciate the background options such as virtual backgrounds and blur effects, which help maintain privacy and professionalism during calls. The integration with Google Calendar, Gmail, and Google Drive makes scheduling meetings and sharing files extremely convenient. Customization options for layouts, captions, and meeting controls further improve the experience. The audio and video quality are generally excellent, and the platform performs consistently across desktop and mobile devices. Considering the features available, it provides excellent value for money. > > **Cons**: One aspect I liked least about Google Meet is that some advanced features are only available through paid Google Workspace plans. Customer support for free users can be limited, which may be frustrating when technical issues arise. Occasionally, users may experience connection instability, audio delays, or minor bugs during large meetings. The customization options, while useful, are not as extensive as those offered by some competing video conferencing platforms. Additionally, file management during meetings could be more robust, particularly when handling large collaborative projects. > > My overall experience with Google Meet has been very positive. It has provided a reliable and efficient way to conduct virtual meetings, collaborate with teams, and stay connected with colleagues and clients. The platform’s ease of use, strong integration with Google Workspace, and high-quality audio and video performance make it a valuable communication tool. I particularly appreciate the background features, seamless meeting scheduling, and accessibility across devices. Although there are occasional technical issues and some feature limitations for free users, Google Meet remains one of the most convenient and dependable video conferencing solutions available today. ----- ### "Light-weight, simple and accessible virtual meetings" — 5.0/5 > **Zal** | *18 May 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's a very simple virtual meeting platform - easy to set up meetings very quickly, and it's accessible to everyone individual and organisation and it's not intrusive; it doesn't ask you to install software like most other video meeting platforms. We use it for everyday internal meetings, but to also host all our virtual education workshops. > > **Cons**: Every now and then it has issues where people will join a call, and their audio will not work. This happens across devices, locations, and businesses - and it's solved simply by leaving the call and joining again. > > Google meet is an incredibly valuable tool that we use daily - it is a big part of allowing us to collaborate as a remote team, and deliver our services through large, online education programs ----- ### "Google Meet Review" — 5.0/5 > **Bien** | *23 May 2025* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Seamless integration with Google Workspace apps like Calendar, Drive, and Docs enhances productivity and collaboration. > > **Cons**: Some users have reported that Google Meet drains their device's battery quickly, especially during prolonged video calls. > > The platform is accessible directly from a web browser, making it convenient and straightforward to use. ----- ### "Dependable and easy to use" — 5.0/5 > **Toby** | *27 March 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Super easy to jump into meetings, especially if you’re already using Gmail or Calendar. No one ever struggles to join which is a big win. It’s pretty reliable too, video/audio quality is solid most of the time. Screen sharing is simple and does what you need without messing around. > > **Cons**: Feels a bit basic compared to other platforms. Backgrounds and customisation aren’t great, and managing participants can be a bit clunky if you’ve got a bigger meeting. > > Dependable and easy to use which is probably the main thing. Good for everyday meetings, just lacks a few of the nicer features you get elsewhere. ----- Page: 1 / 487\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/176572/google-hangouts?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/176572/google-hangouts) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data