Zoom vs Google Meet: which video conferencing app is the best?

COVID-19 has made video conferencing software a necessary technology for both businesses and consumers.

In fact, it has become a key component for continuing smart working, enabling distance learning arrangements, and staying in touch with family and friends during this time of isolation.

Among the most popular video conferencing apps on the market with Google Meet is Zoom Meetings.

We thought it was interesting this article published by PCMag that compared the major players in the market recognizing Google Meet as a better product, much more performant and intuitive, let's find out together why.

Videoconferencing: beware of security!

When it comes to video conferencing software an important aspect is related to security since sensitive data and documents are shared during meetings.

We also advise you not to overlook all-in-one solutions to be preferred especially if they are integrated with work tools, to give continuity to your business.

Before choosing a suitable solution for your videoconferencing you also know its weaknesses, here are the Zoom ones:

• Arises to provide video conferencing services exclusively
• Has privacy and security issues such as Zoombombing (the practice of interrupting ongoing video lectures and meetings of various kinds with silly or, in the worst cases, pornographic, racist and offensive messages), recent scandal of selling accounts to the Dark Web
• The software must be downloaded and installed
• The first paid version, the Pro version, includes only 100 participants. Meeting duration limit is 24 hours
• Cost is higher than all-in-one solutions
• If you want to use Zoom Meetings to invite other people to meetings, you need to create an account
• Supported devices: Windows 10, macOS, Linux (including Ubuntu), iOS, Android and Blackberry

Google Meet, connect to video conferencing in one click

In contrast, "Google Meet," reads the PCMag article, " offers a clear, consistent and reliable video experience. Security and encryption also stand out. The service requires a 25-character string that is difficult to crack to meet IDs.

Google also meets various compliance certifications, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . "

Google Meet appeals to two million new users every day, from start-ups to multinational corporations, let's see why:

• It is an application integrated into a cloud office, storage and collaboration suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Forms, Presentations and more)
• It offers productivity and security at a lower cost than others
• Is quick to set up, plus there is no need to download the software for either the person organizing the videoconference or the participant (you can connect via browser and mobile App) with a link
• Free upgrade if you have G Suite Basic or Business to the Enterprise version (extended from July 1 to Sept. 30, 2020) to support Companies during pandemic:

-Larger meetings for up to 250 participants per call.

-Live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within the domain

-records meetings on Google Drive

• Supported devices: Web browsers (Chrome, Safari and Firefox on PCs and Macs), Linux, Android, iOS.

Gmail consumer includes video conferencing app.

Let's not forget individuals as well, the free version of Gmail consumer in addition to email has all the built-in apps such as Hangout. This is a native app on most Android devices, which is not always used to its full potential.

We remind you because Zoom in the free plan has a time limit of 40 minutes for meetings with three or more participants, while for Hangout

• there is no time limit
• the App is an efficient means of making single or group video calls that include up to 10 people simultaneously
• you do not have to download any software if you connect from a computer (for mobile there is the dedicated App)
• safely you can connect to the video conference with a link or you can use your phone for audio in a video meeting, as always you can share your screen and present the files you want.