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 it’s 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’m attending seminars to keep my skills updated.
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.