Zoom or Google Meet?
I use both but there are some differences. Zoom does things Google Meet can't, and Google Meet does things Zoom can't. Zoom's popularity begins with its ease of use. Google Meet is popular because it doesn't require a download on most popular browsers and for its native integration with Gmail and Google Calendar. But, Zoom now also integrates well with Google Calendar. Below, I outline the key features of both.
I spend an average of 20+ hours a week in video conferencing. I teach clients how to get things done with screen sharing. Other times, I'm attending board meetings. Other times, I attend seminars to keep my skills up to date.
Free/Basic Versions
- No download required.
- Requires a Google Account (Gmail).
- Free version includes 60 minutes per mtg.
- 24 hour 1-to1 meetings.
- Up to 100 members per meeting.
- Live captioning in many languages (CC).
- Stream to social.
- Pre-meeting preview (check your image).
- Pin, mute, and/or remove users.
- Screen sharing.
- Messaging/share files.
- Integration with Google and Microsoft Office apps.
The full list of features with upgrade.
- Download required.
- Requires Zoom account.
- Free version includes 40 minutes per mtg.
- Up to 100 members per meeting.
- No live captioning (CC).
No streaming to social. - Pre-meeting preview (check your image).
- Pin, mute, and/or remove users.
- Screen sharing.
- Messaging/share files.
- Integration with Google and Microsoft Office apps.
Zoom's full list of features with upgrade.