Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
AroundvsGoogle Meet
Around is free; Google Meet starts at $7.2/mo. Google Meet is rated higher at 4.6/5 vs Around's 4.4/5.
Aroundvs Google Meet
★ 4.4/5-0.2 vs Google Meet
Only in Around
- ✦ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✦ Auto-framing
- ✦ Emoji Reactions
✓ Free planPart of Miro (80M+) users · est. 2020
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Google Meetvs Around
★ 4.6/5+0.2 vs Around
Only in Google Meet
- ✦ Video Meetings
- ✦ Real-time Captions
- ✦ Recording
✓ Free planFrom $7.2/mo300M+ users · est. 2017
Try Google Meet Free →Ratings Breakdown
Around
4.4/5 avg
G2 Score4.4/5
Capterra Score4.3/5
G2 Rating4.4/5
Google Meet
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
AroundYes ✓
Google MeetYes ✓
Feature Comparison
Around uniquely offers Floating Video Bubbles, Auto-framing, Emoji Reactions. Google Meet uniquely offers Video Meetings, Real-time Captions, Recording. Both share 2 features including Noise Cancellation, Screen Sharing.
Feature
Around
Google Meet
Noise Cancellation
✓
✓
Screen Sharing
✓
✓
Floating Video Bubbles
✓
✗
Auto-framing
✓
✗
Emoji Reactions
✓
✗
Lightweight
✓
✗
Low CPU Usage
✓
✗
Meeting Notes
✓
✗
Calendar Integration
✓
✗
Auto-mute on Typing
✓
✗
Spatial Audio
✓
✗
Background Blur
✓
✗
Music Mode
✓
✗
Quick Meetings
✓
✗
Miro Integration
✓
✗
Video Meetings
✗
✓
Real-time Captions
✗
✓
Recording
✗
✓
Breakout Rooms
✗
✓
Polls
✗
✓
Q&A
✗
✓
Hand Raising
✗
✓
Background Effects
✗
✓
Google Calendar Integration
✗
✓
Gemini AI Features
✗
✓
Live Translated Captions
✗
✓
Dial-in
✗
✓
Chrome Extension
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Around if you need:
- ✓ Floating Video Bubbles
- ✓ Auto-framing
- ✓ Emoji Reactions
- ✓ Lightweight
- ✓ Low CPU Usage
Choose Google Meet if you need:
- ✓ Video Meetings
- ✓ Real-time Captions
- ✓ Recording
- ✓ Breakout Rooms
- ✓ Polls
Pricing Comparison
Around is free; Google Meet starts at $7.2/mo.
Around Plans
Free tier available
Free (via Miro)
Free- • Integrated in Miro
- • Audio/video calls
Google Meet Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 100 participants
- • 60-min meetings
Business StarterBest Value
$7.2/user/mo- • 100 participants
- • 24-hr meetings
Business Standard
$14.4/user/mo- • 150 participants
- • Recording
Business Plus
$21.6/user/mo- • 500 participants
- • Attendance tracking
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