Google Meet vs Business Hangouts Comparison

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Google Meet

Video Conferencing Software

4.6 510 user ratings

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Business Hangouts

Video Conferencing Software

4.5 244 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Google Meet is a popular platform with an enterprise-grade video conferencing experience that facilitates the team to stay connected. It is built over Google’s secure and resilient global infrastructure. Users can take advantage of modern design, global network, and built-in protection, which Google uses to safeguard its users’ privacy and secure the information. Video Meetings conducted through Meet are encrypted in transit and their assortment of default-on anti-abuse measures that keep the meetings safe. The tool provides a frictionless meeting experience wherein users can set up an appointment and share the link without any other requirement of accounts or plug-ins requirement. It consists of a fast, lightweight interface and smart participant management, making multi-person video calls simple. Users can join in meetings through a Calendar event, an email invite, or directly from Gmail through laptop or phone. Value-added features such as low-light mode, love captions, and noise cancellation make team meetings more productive. Meetings organized through Google WorkSpace allow users to create a dial-in phone number for each member, enabling users to join in Meetings and have a hassle-free experience. Read more	Business Hangouts is an online meeting and live webcast management software available with the G-Suite marketplace integration. Businesses can utilise the software to record meetings, share documents, images or PDFs, showcase video screens and start online meetings on the go. At present, there are about 2 million active users leveraging Business Hangouts for their regular operations. Its 500 fortune client base includes names like Motorola, PWC, DELL, IBM and more. Well equipped customisation facilities moderator specific chats and pre-built email sequences make Business Hangouts stand out from the rest. Brands are also allowed to live-stream product launches or other relevant messages over YouTube and Facebook directly from the integrated portal. They can also embed external registration widgets to streamline registration related tasks for upcoming events. Enterprises, government institutes, schools and marketers can depend on Business Hangouts with tasks like event wise recordings, seamless scaling, moderation controls, easy customisation and web conferencing. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $6.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $8.00.
SW Score & Breakdown	86% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 96% Reviews 82% Momentum 64% Popularity 64%	85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 95% Reviews 76% Momentum 60% Popularity 74%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 7 Highly Rated # 8 Fastest Growing	# 9 Fastest Growing

Features

Total Features	15 Features	14 Features
Common Features for All	Annotation and Markup Tools Aides to highlight and comment with freehand drawing tools Audio Conferencing Allows users to communicate using audio channels entirely File Sharing A simple way to share files instantaneously with the team Guest users Users are allowed to join a conference without requiring to sign-in or download the application HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Hand Raising Facility to notify the host when the conference participant wants to speak Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Meeting Scheduler Allows to schedule meetings intuitively and integrated into a calendar, email services, and other productivity apps Notification Blocker Prevents to show default notifications from other apps during screen sharing Participant Permissions Facility to assign roles as moderators, presenters, or participants to each individual or a group Polls (Voting) Helps to discover critical data by asking the participants questions concerning the webinar Remote Control Allows a user to perform tasks on a remotely located computer with equal ease as is experienced while using one's own system Screen Sharing Enables remote participants to see your desktop that allows better collaboration Session Recording Enables one to record remote access, support sessions, and meetings Switch Presenter Allows presenter to handover presenter access to another user in a meeting Virtual Whiteboard Interactive whiteboard to teach, explain, sketch and for online presentation + 12 More - Show Less	Annotation and Markup Tools Aides to highlight and comment with freehand drawing tools Audio Conferencing Allows users to communicate using audio channels entirely File Sharing A simple way to share files instantaneously with the team Guest users Users are allowed to join a conference without requiring to sign-in or download the application HD Video Streaming Support to broadcast or live stream high-quality HD resolution videos Hand Raising Facility to notify the host when the conference participant wants to speak Live Chat Allows you to instantly communicate with your customers and/or exchange chat messages online Meeting Scheduler Allows to schedule meetings intuitively and integrated into a calendar, email services, and other productivity apps Notification Blocker Prevents to show default notifications from other apps during screen sharing Participant Permissions Facility to assign roles as moderators, presenters, or participants to each individual or a group Polls (Voting) Helps to discover critical data by asking the participants questions concerning the webinar Remote Control Allows a user to perform tasks on a remotely located computer with equal ease as is experienced while using one's own system Screen Sharing Enables remote participants to see your desktop that allows better collaboration Session Recording Enables one to record remote access, support sessions, and meetings Switch Presenter Allows presenter to handover presenter access to another user in a meeting Virtual Whiteboard Interactive whiteboard to teach, explain, sketch and for online presentation + 11 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.6/5 510 user ratings	4.5/5 244 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 67.5% Very Good 24.3% Average 6.3% Poor 1% Terrible 1%	Excellent 64.8% Very Good 27% Average 6.6% Poor 0.4% Terrible 1.2%
User Sentiments	Ease of Use, High-Quality Audio, High-Quality Video, Seamless Connectivity Background Change Issues, Audio/Video Lag, Screen Sharing Limitations, Bluetooth Connectivity Issues	Ease of Use, High Quality Video and Audio, Seamless Google Workspace Integration, Effective Communication & Collaboration Occasional Technical Glitches, Limited Customization Options, Limited Participant Capacity, Cost Compared to Competitors
Review Summary	Users appreciate Google Hangouts Meet's user-friendliness, highlighting its intuitive interface and ease of use. They also praise its video and audio quality, along with its ability to seamlessly integrate with other Google products. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding its stability and occasional technical issues. Additionally, the lack of advanced features, such as breakout rooms and polling, has been mentioned as an area for improvement. Overall, Google Hangouts Meet is generally well-received for its simplicity and reliability, though it may not be the most feature-rich video conferencing solution.	Business Hangouts users appreciate its ease of use, comprehensive features, and reliable customer support. Many reviewers find it user-friendly, even for non-technical individuals, and highlight its helpful onboarding and training materials. The platform's wide range of features, including video conferencing, screen sharing, chat, and file sharing, is also praised for its effectiveness in facilitating seamless communication and collaboration. Additionally, reviewers commend the prompt and supportive customer service they have experienced.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $6.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $8.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Business Starter $6.00 $6.00 per user / month Business Standard $12.00 $12.00 per user / month Business Plus $18.00 $18.00 per user / month Enterprise Custom	Lite $8.00 $10.00 per month Pro $47.00 $59.00 per month Business $99.00 $124.00 per month Enterprise $157.00 $197.00 per month
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