Google MeetvsWebex
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Google Meet
- 60-minute limit on free group meetings(6/10)
Webex
- Why is Webex pricing hidden? Paid plans are 'contact sales' only(7/10)
Google Meet
- Limited features compared to Zoom - feels like 'minimum viable product'(7/10)
- Only shows 16 participants in tile view (Zoom shows 49)(5/10)
- In-call chat doesn't persist after meeting ends(5/10)
Webex
- Cluttered and unintuitive interface(7/10)
- Webex screen share not working or showing a black screen(6/10)
- Difficult to search and find past messages(5/10)
- Cancellation is difficult and confusing(7/10)
Google Meet
- Screen sharing causes browser freezing(7/10)
- Login glitches kick users out of meetings(6/10)
- Service outages affect critical meetings(7/10)
Webex
- Updates break functionality and remove features(8/10)
- High CPU usage causes system lag and crashes(7/10)
- Webex down: sign-in and meeting join failures (June 2026 outage)(8/10)
- Webex keeps disconnecting and reconnecting(7/10)
Google Meet
- Non-smooth experience for external participants not using Google(5/10)
Webex
No signals
Google Meet
No signals
Webex
- Webex audio choppy, robotic, or cutting out(8/10)
- Webex camera not working or 'camera in use'(7/10)
Google Meet
No signals
Webex
- Unhelpful and unresponsive customer support(8/10)
Google Meet
No signals
Webex
- Webex download required for some features(5/10)
Google Meet
No signals
Webex
- Mobile app lacks feature parity with desktop(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
Google Meet
Users: 100 participants
Storage: None (no recording)
Limits: 60-minute limit, No recording, No advanced features, No admin controls
Users: 100 participants
Storage: 30GB per user (Workspace storage)
Limits: 100 participant limit, No breakout rooms, Basic support
Users: 150 participants
Storage: 2TB per user
Limits: 150 participant limit, No webinar features
Users: 500 participants
Storage: 5TB per user
Limits: No live streaming, Some Enterprise features unavailable
Users: 1000 participants
Storage: Unlimited
Limits: Custom pricing only
Webex
Users: 1 host, up to 100 attendees
Storage: Local recording only
Limits: 40-minute cap, no cloud recording, basic support only, no AI Assistant
Users: Up to 1,000 attendees
Storage: Unlimited cloud recording
Limits: Sales process and contract required; the official page no longer lists self-serve paid tiers
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Google Meet | Webex |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Video conferencing Up to 1000 participants on Enterprise | ||
| Meetings | ||
| HD Video Conferencing Up to 1000 participants on business plans | ||
| Screen Sharing Limited control over which windows to share in some browsers | ||
| Cloud Recording Requires paid plan, storage limits apply | ||
| Meeting Transcription AI-powered, requires Meet plan or higher | ||
| Breakout Rooms Not available on Free plan | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Screen sharing Can cause browser freezing | ||
| Breakout rooms Business Standard+ only, basic compared to Zoom | ||
| Whiteboard Basic compared to Zoom/Miro | ||
| Remote screen control Not available - major Zoom advantage | ||
| Usability | ||
| Browser-based (no download) Key advantage - works in Chrome, Firefox, Edge | ||
| Browser-only Joining Full features require desktop client download | ||
| Virtual backgrounds Available on free tier | ||
| Offline Mode Requires active internet connection | ||
| Storage | ||
| Recording Paid plans only, saves to Drive | ||
| Engagement | ||
| Polls and Q&A Business Standard+ only | ||
| Calling | ||
| Phone Calling Requires Suite plan or higher | ||
| Voicemail Suite plan and above | ||
| Audio | ||
| Noise cancellation Paid plans only | ||
| Accessibility | ||
| Live captions Available on free tier | ||
| Events | ||
| Webinar Hosting Separate Webex Webinars product, additional cost | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar integration Seamless one-click joining | ||
| Gmail integration Start meetings from email | ||
| Cisco Hardware Integration Seamless with Cisco ecosystem | ||
| Third-party Integrations Not as seamless as with Cisco tools | ||
| Security | ||
| End-to-end Encryption Enterprise-grade security | ||
| SSO Integration Enterprise plans | ||
| Communication | ||
| Persistent in-call chat Chat disappears after meeting | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile App iOS and Android, but lacks desktop feature parity | ||