Best Video Conferencing · head-to-head
Google Meet vs Microsoft Teams
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for video conferencing. Microsoft Teams has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Google Meet $7/mo vs Microsoft Teams $0/mo — Microsoft Teams is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Google Meet No; Microsoft Teams Yes.
- HIPAA: Google Meet Yes; Microsoft Teams Yes.
Side by side
| Google Meet | Microsoft Teams | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $7/mo (Business Starter) | $0/mo (Teams Free) |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| HIPAA (BAA) | Yes | Yes |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Google Workspace shops wanting zero-friction meeting scheduling | Microsoft 365 shops wanting a single integrated workspace |
Sources — Google Meet: workspace.google.com (verified 2026-06-14). Microsoft Teams: microsoft.com (verified 2026-06-14).
Key features
Google Meet: Gemini AI integration for automatic meeting notes, real-time translation, and agenda generation; Deep Google Workspace integration (Docs, Sheets, Slides in-meeting collaboration); Livestreaming to up to 100,000 viewers (Enterprise); Noise cancellation and studio lighting effects; Automatic captions and real-time transcription
Microsoft Teams: Together Mode virtual shared environment for meetings; Speaker Coach with real-time speaking guidance; AI-powered Copilot for meeting notes, action items, and follow-ups (add-on/higher plans); Webinar hosting with attendee registration (Business Standard+); Deep Microsoft 365 integration — files, calendar, and chat in one workspace