Microsoft Teams
Teams Essentials
$4.00 × 10 seats$40.00
× 12 months$480.00
Per year
$4.00 per person / mo
$480
Microsoft Teams vs Google Meet
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Microsoft Teams
86%
match · $480/yr
Google Meet
57%
match · $840/yr
What matters most?
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered, in US dollars (USD). Prices checked Nov 2026.
Smaller bill
Google Meet
Workspace Business Starter
$7.00 × 10 seats$70.00
× 12 months$840.00
Per year
$7.00 per person / mo
$840
Microsoft Teams
From $4Free plan
G2 4.4 · 19,339 reviewsOrganizations already using Microsoft 365 that want an all-in-one hub for meetings, chat, calling, and collaboration with centralized IT administration and compliance controls.
vs
Google Meet
From $7Free plan
Teams and organizations already using Google Workspace that want simple, reliable video meetings tightly integrated with Google Calendar and Gmail, with straightforward joining for external guests.
Who each one is for
Microsoft Teams
- Best for
- Small businesses that want low-cost meetings and chat, with a free plan and meetings of up to 300 people on Teams Essentials. source ↗
- Not for
- Teams that host webinars with registration on the cheapest plans, since webinar hosting is listed for Business Standard, not Essentials or Basic. source ↗
From Microsoft Teams's own pricing and help pages, checked Nov 4, 2026.
Side by side
| Microsoft Teams | Google Meet | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; paid from $4/user/month (annual) | Free; Workspace from $7/user/month |
| Price checked | Nov 4, 2026 | Sep 2026 |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (19,339 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Small businesses that want low-cost meetings and chat, with a free plan and meetings of up to 300 people on Teams Essentials. | Teams and organizations already using Google Workspace that want simple, reliable video meetings tightly integrated with Google Calendar and Gmail, with straightforward joining for external guests. |
Pros and cons
Microsoft Teams
Pros
- Deep integration with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, OneDrive/SharePoint, Office apps)
- Strong collaboration features beyond video (channels, files, apps, workflows)
- Scales well for larger organizations with robust admin, security, and compliance options
- Works across desktop, web, and mobile with broad device support
Cons
- Can feel complex or heavy for small teams that only need simple video meetings
- Feature availability varies by plan/tenant configuration, which can complicate licensing decisions
- Performance and meeting experience can depend on device resources and network conditions
Google Meet
Pros
- Very easy to join and host meetings from a browser with minimal setup
- Strong integration with Google Calendar scheduling and Workspace collaboration
- Good security/admin controls for managed domains (depending on edition)
- Works well across devices (web, Android, iOS) with consistent UX
Cons
- Advanced features (recording, larger meetings, admin controls) require paid Workspace editions
- Feature availability can vary by Workspace plan and region/language
- Less customizable/feature-rich for webinars and large-scale events than some dedicated platforms
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