Google Meet vs Microsoft Teams
The ultimate side-by-side head-to-head analysis for 2026.
Short answer
- Price: not directly comparable — Google Meet is free tier available, Microsoft Teams is from $6/user/mo.
- How to start: Google Meet is free tier available, Microsoft Teams is from $6/user/mo.
These lines are generated from the pricing we track, not from a paid placement. We do not publish a quality score, because we do not have one we can stand behind. They cannot tell you which tool fits your workflow — the sections below are there for that. How we score tools.
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Category
Communication
Communication
Base Price
Free tier
$6/user/mo
Public API
Yes
Yes
Mobile app
Yes
Yes
Open source / self-hostable
No
No
SSO (SAML)
Yes
Yes
Choose Google Meet if:
Teams already on Google Workspace.
Choose Microsoft Teams if:
Large Corporations and IT Managers.
Google Meet: pros & cons
- No install, joins from a calendar link
- Included with Workspace at no extra cost
- Reliable at typical meeting sizes
- Fewer features than dedicated platforms
- Recording requires higher tiers
- Large webinars are not its strength
Microsoft Teams: pros & cons
- Office 365 Integration: Edit files collaboratively within the app in real-time.
- Enterprise Security: A world leader in data protection and administrative controls.
- Large Meeting Capacity: Host massive live events and webinars for thousands of attendees.
- Included with Office: Available for free with most business Microsoft 365 licenses.
- Performance Issues: The app can feel heavy and sometimes sluggish on older hardware.
- Complex UI: Navigating the channel structure can be confusing for non-technical users.
- Guest Access: Adding external users outside the organization can sometimes be difficult.
Our verdict on Google Meet
Perfectly adequate and already paid for. Only look elsewhere if you need webinars or advanced controls.
Our verdict on Microsoft Teams
The most secure and integrated collaboration platform for teams using Microsoft 365.