Updated April 2026 · Independent Analysis
Google MeetvsSlack
Google Meet starts at $7.2/mo, 18% cheaper than Slack's $8.75/mo. Both rated 4.6/5 by users.
Google Meetvs Slack
★ 4.6/5+0.1 vs Slack
Only in Google Meet
- ✦ Video Meetings
- ✦ Real-time Captions
- ✦ Recording
✓ Free planFrom $7.2/mo(cheaper)300M+ users · est. 2017
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Slackvs Google Meet
★ 4.5/5-0.1 vs Google Meet
Only in Slack
- ✦ Channels
- ✦ Direct Messages
- ✦ Huddles (Audio/Video)
✓ Free planFrom $8.75/mo(pricier)200K+ organizations users · est. 2013
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Google Meet
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Slack
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Quick Stats
Free Plan
Google MeetYes ✓
SlackYes ✓
Feature Comparison
Google Meet uniquely offers Video Meetings, Real-time Captions, Recording. Slack uniquely offers Channels, Direct Messages, Huddles (Audio/Video). Both share 1 features including Screen Sharing.
Feature
Google Meet
Slack
Screen Sharing
✓
✓
Video Meetings
✓
✗
Real-time Captions
✓
✗
Recording
✓
✗
Breakout Rooms
✓
✗
Polls
✓
✗
Q&A
✓
✗
Hand Raising
✓
✗
Background Effects
✓
✗
Noise Cancellation
✓
✗
Google Calendar Integration
✓
✗
Gemini AI Features
✓
✗
Live Translated Captions
✓
✗
Dial-in
✓
✗
Chrome Extension
✓
✗
Channels
✗
✓
Direct Messages
✗
✓
Huddles (Audio/Video)
✗
✓
Clips (Video Messages)
✗
✓
Workflows
✗
✓
Integrations (2600+)
✗
✓
File Sharing
✗
✓
Search
✗
✓
Threads
✗
✓
Canvas
✗
✓
Lists
✗
✓
AI Features
✗
✓
Slack Connect
✗
✓
Mobile Apps
✗
✓
Total Features
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Google Meet if you need:
- ✓ Video Meetings
- ✓ Real-time Captions
- ✓ Recording
- ✓ Breakout Rooms
- ✓ Polls
Choose Slack if you need:
- ✓ Channels
- ✓ Direct Messages
- ✓ Huddles (Audio/Video)
- ✓ Clips (Video Messages)
- ✓ Workflows
Pricing Comparison
Google Meet starts at $7.2/mo, 18% cheaper than Slack's $8.75/mo.
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
Slack Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 90 days history
- • 1:1 huddles
ProBest Value
$8.75/user/mo- • Unlimited history
- • Group huddles
Business+
$15/user/mo- • SAML SSO
- • Data exports
Enterprise Grid
Custom- • Unlimited workspaces
- • HIPAA
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