Our take: Browser-based video calls with just a Google account, but free group meetings stop at 60 minutes and recording needs a paid plan.
- No install, runs in browser
- Free: up to 100 people
- Free group calls: 60 min
- Not tested by us yet
- ? China access — not tested yet
Checked before sign-up
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · from official pricing and help pages · not tested hands-on yet
Free plan100 people, 60-min group calls
Paid fromNot confirmed (Workspace)
Sign-upGoogle account required
Your data: Meetings run through Google’s cloud; on Workspace Standard and above, recordings are saved to Google Drive.
Data sheet
Every row shows how we know it
| Free participants | Up to 100 Official |
|---|---|
| Free duration | 60 min per group meeting; 1:1 and mobile calls unlimited Official |
| Paid features | Up to 24-hour calls, recording, up to 1,000 participants Official |
| Workspace participants | Starter 100, Standard 150, Plus 500 Official |
| Recording | Standard and up, saved to Google Drive (not Starter) Official |
| Workspace price | Not confirmed Not tested |
| Access from China | — Not tested |
When to use it
Pick it when invites come from Google Calendar and guests should join from a link without installing anything.
Before you use it
Free meetings with three or more people end at 60 minutes, so check paid plans for longer sessions.
How to use it
- Go to meet.google.com and sign in with a Google account.
- Start a new meeting and copy the link.
- Share the link and admit participants.
Alternatives
- Zoom — Webinars and large meetingsCloud
- Microsoft Teams — For Microsoft 365 organizationsCloud
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · compiled from official information, not yet tested by us. Found something outdated? Tell us. · Google Meet (official)