Google Meet
Secure video conferencing integrated with Google Workspace for instant meetings, screen sharing, and live captions.
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Pros
- Included with Google Workspace plans
- No downloads needed for participants
- Reliable with excellent audio quality
- Deep Google Calendar integration
- Live captions aid accessibility
Cons
- Fewer advanced features than Zoom
- Limited breakout room customization
- Recording requires paid Workspace plan
- Lacks webinar and event capabilities
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Google Meet — Guide for Agencies
Google Meet is the natural video conferencing choice for agencies that have standardized on Google Workspace. The integration is seamless: every calendar event can include a Meet link, and joining a call is as simple as clicking it — no app installation required for either internal teams or external clients. This frictionless join experience matters when you're running back-to-back client calls throughout the day.
The live caption feature is particularly valuable for agencies working with international clients or multilingual teams. Real-time transcription makes it easier to follow conversations across accents and language barriers. Meeting recordings save directly to Google Drive, where they can be shared with team members who couldn't attend or referenced later when questions arise about what was discussed.
Compared to Zoom, Google Meet is simpler and less feature-rich — it lacks Zoom's webinar capabilities, advanced breakout room controls, and extensive integration marketplace. But for agencies that primarily need reliable one-on-one and small group client calls, Meet's simplicity is actually an advantage. There's less to configure, less to go wrong, and it's already included in the Google Workspace subscription most agencies are paying for anyway.