Google Meet
Video calls and meetings from Google that tie into Gmail, Calendar and the rest of Workspace
by Google LLC · listed Nov 13, 2026
Quick verdict
A solid, no-fuss video calling app that is easy to recommend if you already use Google services. Heavy meeting hosts will run into the free time limit and may need a paid plan.
Best for People and teams who live in Gmail and Google Calendar and want simple, free video calls
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 13, 2026. How we review
Google Meet review
Google Meet is Google's video calling app for one-on-one chats, family catch-ups and work meetings. It handles spontaneous calls, scheduled meetings and recorded video messages that someone can watch later. It links with Gmail, Calendar, Docs and Slides, so it suits people and teams who already run their week through a Google account.
Day to day, joining is usually a single tap from a Calendar invite or a shared link. Once you are in a call you get in-call chat, emoji reactions, screen and media sharing, live captions, and stackable backgrounds and filters for more casual calls. On the free tier, one-on-one calls can run up to 24 hours. Group meetings are capped at 60 minutes and 100 people. Paid Google plans add recording, AI note-taking, speech translation and noise cancellation.
Why we picked it: It is free, works on phones, tablets and the web, and anyone with a Google account can join without setting anything else up.
Watch out for: The 60-minute limit on free group meetings, and the fact that several headline features sit behind a paid Google plan.
What we like
- Free one-on-one calls of up to 24 hours
- Joins straight from Gmail and Google Calendar invites
- Works on Android, iOS, the web and Google Nest devices
- Live captions and in-call chat for following along quietly
- Fun effects and backgrounds for casual calls
What could be better
- Free group meetings are capped at 60 minutes
- Recording, noise cancellation and AI notes need a paid plan
- Captions and translation do not cover every language
- Some features depend on how capable your device is
Questions about Google Meet
Is Google Meet free?
Yes. The app and basic calling are free. One-on-one calls can last up to 24 hours, and group meetings allow up to 60 minutes and 100 people. Premium features come with paid Google Workspace or Google One plans rather than through in-app purchases.
What platforms does it run on?
Meet is available on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and Google Nest displays. It also runs in a web browser at meet.google.com.
Can I record meetings?
Not on the free tier. Google lists meeting recording as a premium feature that needs an eligible paid plan.
Do I need a Google account?
You need a Google account to host meetings and to make calls from the app.
What are the alternatives?
Zoom and Microsoft Teams are the main alternatives for work meetings. FaceTime and WhatsApp are common choices for casual personal calls.
From the developer: how Google Meet describes itself
Google Meet is a high-quality video calling app designed to help you have meaningful and fun interactions with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, wherever they are.
Meet lets you connect in whatever way works for you: Call someone spontaneously, schedule time together, or send a video message that they can watch and respond to later.
Meet also helps you get things done. It integrates with other Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Slides, and Calendar, and offers a number of features to help you run smooth and engaging meetings, like noise cancellation, in-call chat, recordings, and more.*
Features to look forward to:
Make spontaneous calls or host video meetings with your friends and colleagues, all in one app.
Enjoy one-on-one video calls for up to 24 hours and host meetings for up to 60 minutes and 100 people at no cost.
Follow along in your preferred language with real-time translated captions in over 70 languages.
Use in-call chat to share ideas, ask questions, or provide feedback without interrupting the flow of the conversation.
Make your calls more engaging with in-call emojis that allow you to express yourself seamlessly without interrupting the conversation.
Share visuals like photos, videos, and presentations during your call to collaborate or simply share memories from your recent vacation.
Make your calls with family and friends more fun with stackable effects that allow participants to add multiple backgrounds, filters, and animations, to create a personalized experience.
Use on-the-go mode for an audio-only experience with larger call controls, making it easier to take calls with fewer distractions while walking, driving, or using public transportation.
Text from the app store listing, quoted for reference. Our own take is above.
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