What is Google Meet?

Google Meet has been around for a long time. It is time for you to know all the amazing things you can do with this simple platform.

Holding virtual meetings is one of the major reasons why you will see people using this platform. But trust me there is more to the platform than just holding virtual meetings.

Earlier, I wrote about some video conferencing platforms including Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex. All these platforms also perform similar functions to the Google Meet platform.

Google Meet is a video conferencing tool developed by Google that allows people to connect and collaborate remotely. With the rise of remote work, video conferencing tools like this one have become essential tools for businesses, schools, and individuals.

This particular platform offers a simple and user-friendly interface that makes it easy to set up and join video meetings. With this platform, you can conduct video calls with up to 250 participants, share your screen, and record your meetings.

This is regarded as one of the best video conference platforms for both individuals as well as teams. You can access the platform via the Google Meet official website.

Features

Check the features of this platform below. I believe there are lots of features that can help make your video conference experience better.

Video Conferencing
This is the major feature of this amazing platform. The platform allows users to conduct video calls with up to 250 participants.

Screen Sharing
You can share your screen during a meeting to present information or collaborate on a project. You can also give the other participants the option to share their screens without any limitations.

Recording
Recordings are key features of video conferences since it gives you the chance to revisit presentations later. The Google Meet platform allows users to record their meetings for future reference or to share with others who were unable to attend.

Integration with Google Workspace
Google Meet is fully integrated with other Google Workspace tools, making it easy to schedule meetings and access files from Google Drive.

Multi-platform Accessibility
The platform is available on multiple platforms, including the web, iOS, and Android, allowing users to join and conduct meetings from anywhere regardless of their device.

Live Captions
Google Meet also has a feature that generates live captions for participants with hearing difficulties. This is a feature you will not get in most video conferencing platforms.

Background Blur
The tool also provides a feature that blurs the background during video calls to maintain privacy and reduce distractions.

Raise Hand
To bring the physical conference experience to the virtual conference, you have this tool in place. Users can actually raise their hands during a meeting by tapping a button to indicate that they have a question or comment.

These are some of the amazing features you have on this platform. There are other minor features that you will get to know about when using the platform.

Pricing

There are different packages available to meet your business needs. Below are some of the available packages and their pricing.

Free plan
You can actually use the platform for free with few limitations. The free plan allows users to conduct video calls with up to 100 participants, and meetings can last up to 60 minutes.

Google Workspace Essentials
This plan is designed for small to medium-sized businesses and offers more features than the free plan. It costs $8 per user per month and allows users to conduct video calls with up to 150 participants, and meetings can last up to 300 hours.

Google Workspace Enterprise
This plan is designed for larger organizations and offers advanced security and management features. The pricing for this plan starts at $20 per user per month and includes video calls with up to 250 participants, and meetings can last up to 300 hours.

Google Workspace for Education
This plan is designed for educational institutions and offers more features than the free plan. It is free for eligible institutions and allows up to 300 participants per meeting, with no time limit.

These are some of the packages available and their pricing. You should always compare the price from the official Google Website since the pricing could change at any time.