{"id":5051,"date":"2022-08-22T14:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=5051"},"modified":"2026-03-19T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T00:00:00","slug":"google-meet-vs-microsoft-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/google-meet-vs-microsoft-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Meet vs MS Teams 2026: The Ultimate Showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Video calls, messages, and follow-ups \u2014 it\u2019s all in a day\u2019s work in the modern workplace. And, none of it would be possible without tech giants such as Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try it \u2014 you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn\u2019t used or at least heard of either Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you\u2019re on the fence about <strong>which collaboration platform<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>is just right<\/strong>, you might have some questions, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What is the main difference between Google Meet and Teams?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which is easier to use for external guests?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Which is cheaper, Google Meet or Teams?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Google Meet vs MS Teams face-off, we\u2019ll provide answers to these questions and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-vs-google-meet-1.jpg\" alt=\"Google Meet vs MS Teams - cover\" class=\"wp-image-19469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-vs-google-meet-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-vs-google-meet-1-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-vs-google-meet-1-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-vs-google-meet-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-vs-google-meet-1-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc33874368dce034e75a5191680fbf4f\" style=\"color:#1d272c\"><strong>Why trust us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10c633d26c0061cd592c56ffa1e18b79\" style=\"color:#1d272c\">Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-63e076551cb8a43d3e47e610234773dc\" style=\"color:#673ab7\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"google-meet-vs-ms-teams-key-differences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Meet vs MS Teams: Key differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main differences between Google Meet and Microsoft Teams are the:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User interface<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feature set<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Meet is known for its simplicity<\/strong> and virtually non-existent learning curve. After playing around with the interface for a few minutes, you\u2019ll learn what most of its features are capable of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>Microsoft Teams provides more extensive collaboration options,<\/strong> and getting the hang of its features requires more time and focus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if you want to go beyond the platforms\u2019 basic features, you\u2019ll need to <strong>sign up for <\/strong>either a Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 subscription. That way, you gain access to additional applications, although a <strong>Google Workspace license can be the pricier option<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below lays out what you can expect from Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Google Meet<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>MS Teams<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014 Free plan available<br>\u2014 Paid plans range from $7 to $22 per user per month (billed annually)&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2014 Free plan available<br>\u2014 Paid plans range from $4.50 to $14* per user per month (billed annually)<br>*As of July 1, 2026&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>User interface<\/strong><\/td><td>Simple<\/td><td>Complex<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meeting participant limit<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014 100 on the free plan<br>\u2014 1,000 on paid plans&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2014 100 on the free plan<br>\u2014 1,000 with use of all features on paid plans<br>\u2014 10,000 with view-only experience on paid plans (up to 100,000 for town halls using Premium plans and attendee capacity packs)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Meeting length<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014 60 minutes on the free plan for group meetings<br>\u2014 24 hours on the free plan for 1-on-1 meetings<br>\u2014 24 hours on paid plans<\/td><td>\u2014 60 minutes on the free plan<br>\u2014 30 hours on paid plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014 Group chat during meetings<br>\u2014 Screen sharing<br>\u2014 Captions<br>\u2014 Meeting recording, polls, and Q&amp;As available on paid plans<\/td><td>\u2014 Team chat during meetings (saved as a permanent chat post-meeting)<br>\u2014 Channels and threads available on paid plans<br>\u2014 Screen sharing<br>\u2014 Captions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Audio and video call settings and reactions<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014 Joining restrictions&nbsp;<br>\u2014 Hand raising<br>\u2014 Emoji reactions<\/td><td>\u2014 Joining restrictions&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>\u2014 Hand raising<br>\u2014 Emoji reactions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cloud storage<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2014 15 GB of shared storage across Google Photos, Google Drive, and Gmail (with a regular Google account)<br>\u2014 Starting from 30 GB per user in paid plans (pooled across Google products)<\/td><td>\u2014 5 GB on the free plan<br>\u2014 Starting from 10 GB per user on paid plans&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>AI capabilities<\/strong><\/td><td>Gemini<\/td><td>Copilot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Industry-standard&nbsp;<\/td><td>Industry-standard<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure you\u2019re well-informed about these communication tools, let\u2019s also examine the tech stacks they\u2019re a part of \u2014 Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Want a better alternative to Google Meet or MS Teams? Try Pumble by CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Boost teamwork and simplify communication by switching your team to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\" target=\"_blank\">Compare<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"google-ecosystem-vs-microsoft-universe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google ecosystem vs Microsoft universe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are <strong>subscription-based suites<\/strong> with several pricing tiers, catering to professionals and businesses in need of versatile <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-collaboration-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the <strong>Microsoft stack<\/strong>, it shines due to its:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reliable desktop apps<\/strong>: It\u2019s hard to imagine a more feature-rich text editor than Word, and it\u2019s tough to handle large datasets without Excel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deep feature set<\/strong>: Most Microsoft apps have several layers of interconnected features, making them ideal for power users in search of high-level tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Automations<\/strong>: Depending on their subscription, larger organizations can unlock advanced features, including automated emails, billings, and workflows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-365-homepage.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft 365 homepage\" class=\"wp-image-23255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-365-homepage.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-365-homepage-712x300.webp 712w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-365-homepage-1110x467.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-365-homepage-768x323.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-365-homepage-1536x647.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-365-homepage-18x8.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Microsoft 365 homepage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Workspace<\/strong> does its best to keep up, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Solid<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>web-based apps<\/strong>: Google\u2019s web applications are lightweight and responsive, so you don\u2019t have to burden your internal storage with time-consuming software installations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimalistic UI<\/strong>: The interface is a standout, with no bells and whistles to confuse users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"877\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-homepage.webp\" alt=\"Google Workspace homepage\" class=\"wp-image-23256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-homepage.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-homepage-616x300.webp 616w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-homepage-1110x541.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-homepage-768x374.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-homepage-1536x748.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-homepage-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Workspace homepage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For some companies, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace get the job done. Personally, I only ever used a few core apps from these suites, while the rest of the software sat untouched. That\u2019s why my team decided to use the <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/suite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Productivity Bundle by CAKE.com<\/a>. It comprises 3 applications \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> for time tracking, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> for business communication, and <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> for project management \u2014 making it <strong>easy to simplify and power up your tech stack<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Bundle up with CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/suite\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<p>Clearly, there\u2019s a lot to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start by saying that <strong>Microsoft 365 is generally more suitable for larger businesses<\/strong> that regularly handle complex software. Conversely, <strong>Google Workspace is better for startups and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-free-apps-for-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>small businesses<\/strong><\/a> looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-productivity-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">productivity booster<\/a> to streamline workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, before you make the final decision, let\u2019s look into the features that have made Meet and Teams so popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-is-raising-prices-yet-it-still-costs-less-than-google-meet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams is raising prices, yet it still costs less than Google Meet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we\u2019re going by price alone, MS Teams comes out as a winner, with the paid plans currently starting at $4 per user per month for an annual commitment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are two things to note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Microsoft 365 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/licensing\/news\/2026-M365-Packaging-Pricing-Updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>prices are increasing<\/strong><\/a><strong> as of July 1, 2026<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copilot, Microsoft\u2019s AI assistant, <strong>isn\u2019t included in any paid plan<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1086\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-pricing-plans-for-businesses.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft Teams pricing plans for businesses\" class=\"wp-image-23257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-pricing-plans-for-businesses.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-pricing-plans-for-businesses-497x300.webp 497w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-pricing-plans-for-businesses-1110x670.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-pricing-plans-for-businesses-768x463.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-pricing-plans-for-businesses-1536x927.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-pricing-plans-for-businesses-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/microsoft-teams-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams pricing plans<\/a> for businesses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After the Microsoft 365 July 2026 price increase, with an annual subscription:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Essentials plan will cost <strong>$4.50<\/strong> per user per month,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Business Basic plan will be <strong>$7<\/strong> per user per month, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Business Standard plan will come out to <strong>$14<\/strong> per user per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you scale your company beyond 300 employees, you could potentially switch to one of the Enterprise plans for increased admin control. Just know that these prices are also changing with the upcoming increase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1249\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-Enterprise-plans.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft Teams Enterprise plans\" class=\"wp-image-23258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-Enterprise-plans.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-Enterprise-plans-432x300.webp 432w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-Enterprise-plans-1110x770.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-Enterprise-plans-768x533.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-Enterprise-plans-1536x1066.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Teams-Enterprise-plans-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Microsoft Teams Enterprise plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Microsoft 365 users who don\u2019t need Teams for messaging can choose the new Teams unbundled option, offering a lower-cost alternative while still including the full Microsoft 365 suite.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to Google Meet, <strong>Workspace becomes more expensive than Microsoft 365<\/strong> the more you move towards the higher tiers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paid plans start at <strong>$7<\/strong> per user per month annually, with a steep jump to <strong>$14 <\/strong>per user per month for the Business Standard subscription. The Plus tier costs <strong>$22<\/strong> per user per month for a yearly subscription, while the Enterprise plan is quoted upon request.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, keep in mind that these prices come with Google\u2019s AI assistant, whereas Microsoft\u2019s Copilot requires an extra subscription. For Business plans, Copilot costs <strong>$21<\/strong> per user per month, while Enterprise plans are priced at <strong>$30<\/strong>, both billed annually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"954\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-pricing-plans.webp\" alt=\"Google Workspace 2026 pricing plans\" class=\"wp-image-23259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-pricing-plans.webp 1176w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-pricing-plans-370x300.webp 370w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-pricing-plans-1110x900.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-pricing-plans-768x623.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-pricing-plans-15x12.webp 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Workspace 2026 pricing plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Out of the two apps, Microsoft Teams is the more cost-effective option should you go for a paid tier. But, if your team relies on AI assistance, it may make more sense for you to choose a pricier Google Workspace subscription.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try a more affordable alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"google-meet-and-ms-teams-have-similar-audio-video-conferencing-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Meet and MS Teams have similar audio &amp; video conferencing features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing I was curious about in the Microsoft Teams vs Google Meet showdown, it was the video and audio quality. Here\u2019s what I found after thorough testing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-video-conferencing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing apps<\/a> go, Google Meet and MS Teams are pretty similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the free Teams plan, I could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invite <strong>up to 100 attendees<\/strong> for <strong>60-minute meetings<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/best-screen-sharing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Share my screen<\/strong><\/a>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a <strong>basic whiteboard<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Captions-timer-and-hand-raise-in-a-Teams-meeting.webp\" alt=\"Captions, timer, and hand raise in a Teams meeting\" class=\"wp-image-23260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Captions-timer-and-hand-raise-in-a-Teams-meeting.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Captions-timer-and-hand-raise-in-a-Teams-meeting-572x300.webp 572w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Captions-timer-and-hand-raise-in-a-Teams-meeting-1110x582.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Captions-timer-and-hand-raise-in-a-Teams-meeting-285x150.webp 285w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Captions-timer-and-hand-raise-in-a-Teams-meeting-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Captions-timer-and-hand-raise-in-a-Teams-meeting-1536x806.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Captions-timer-and-hand-raise-in-a-Teams-meeting-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Captions, timer, and hand raise in a Teams meeting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Google Meet didn\u2019t fall behind, so I could also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Host <strong>60-minute group meetings<\/strong> with a <strong>participant capacity of 100<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change the meeting layout<\/strong>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share my screen<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use automatically generated captions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1126\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-sharing-and-live-captions-in-Google-Meet.webp\" alt=\"Screen sharing and live captions in Google Meet\" class=\"wp-image-23261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-sharing-and-live-captions-in-Google-Meet.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-sharing-and-live-captions-in-Google-Meet-480x300.webp 480w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-sharing-and-live-captions-in-Google-Meet-1110x694.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-sharing-and-live-captions-in-Google-Meet-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-sharing-and-live-captions-in-Google-Meet-1536x961.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-sharing-and-live-captions-in-Google-Meet-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screen sharing and live captions in Google Meet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Due to Meet\u2019s user-friendliness, you might think that small businesses would thrive with this deal, especially with the 100-participant capacity. Unfortunately, <strong>many features are missing from the free plan<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meeting recordings and transcripts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polls, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live streaming.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Upgrading to the business Starter plan<strong> won\u2019t increase participant capacity or enable meeting recordings<\/strong>. These features only become available with the Standard subscription, which boosts participant capacity to 150. I thought this was <strong>less than generous<\/strong> for the price of $14 per user per month, billed annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these limitations, it\u2019s not as if the Microsoft Teams free plan is a game-changer for <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/business-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">business communication<\/a> either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be fair, the audio and video quality didn\u2019t falter, and I had no issues when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raising my hand,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using Together Mode to place attendees in a shared digital background,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharing my screen, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enabling captions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only if I upgraded could I:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Host longer meetings,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record them, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite up to 300 participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>With both apps, you\u2019ll need to spend more to get more features<\/strong>. Due to its pricing, Microsoft Teams makes more sense. Over time though, the licenses can add up, creating a dent in the budgets of smaller teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get more for less with Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for something more effective and affordable than Microsoft Teams? In that case, check out our roundup of the best alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/microsoft-teams-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Microsoft Teams Alternatives for 2026: Top 9 Apps for Smarter Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-has-better-collaboration-team-chat-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams has better collaboration &amp; team chat features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides audio and video conferencing, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">asynchronous communication<\/a> tools also provide collaboration and team chat options. So, how well do Google Meet and MS Teams hold up in this category?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"986\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-whiteboards-in-MS-Whiteboard.webp\" alt=\"Create whiteboards in MS Whiteboard\" class=\"wp-image-23262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-whiteboards-in-MS-Whiteboard.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-whiteboards-in-MS-Whiteboard-548x300.webp 548w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-whiteboards-in-MS-Whiteboard-1110x608.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-whiteboards-in-MS-Whiteboard-768x421.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-whiteboards-in-MS-Whiteboard-1536x841.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-whiteboards-in-MS-Whiteboard-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create whiteboards in MS Whiteboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I had a rough start with whiteboards in the free version of Teams. I couldn\u2019t access the full feature directly, so I used a workaround. After opening Microsoft Whiteboard in my browser, I could share my screen and show the board to other attendees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, no one but me could make changes, which put a damper on <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/team-collaboration-with-pumble-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team collaboration<\/a>. If whiteboards are essential to your workflow, the most affordable plan that unlocks this feature in its entirety is the Business Basic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that, even in the no-cost tier, <strong>MS Teams saves messages and files shared during a meeting<\/strong>. The messages appear in standalone chats, while shared files go straight into your OneDrive. Still, recording meetings is reserved for paid subscribers. But, your permanent chat is saved with no expiry date, which is a plus.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1772\" height=\"1482\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Preserve-in-meeting-messages-as-team-chats-in-Microsoft-Teams.webp\" alt=\"Preserve in-meeting messages as team chats in Microsoft Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Preserve-in-meeting-messages-as-team-chats-in-Microsoft-Teams.webp 1772w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Preserve-in-meeting-messages-as-team-chats-in-Microsoft-Teams-359x300.webp 359w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Preserve-in-meeting-messages-as-team-chats-in-Microsoft-Teams-1110x928.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Preserve-in-meeting-messages-as-team-chats-in-Microsoft-Teams-768x642.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Preserve-in-meeting-messages-as-team-chats-in-Microsoft-Teams-1536x1285.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Preserve-in-meeting-messages-as-team-chats-in-Microsoft-Teams-14x12.webp 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1772px) 100vw, 1772px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Preserve in-meeting messages as team chats in Microsoft Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moving on to Google Meet, the situation is a bit different. Meeting attendees can exchange in-meeting messages, but private messaging isn\u2019t supported \u2014 all chat messages are visible to the entire group. Depending on the settings, the conversation may also disappear once the meeting ends, although paid users can enable it to continue in Google Chat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google\u2019s Collaborative Whiteboard app works across all accounts, but participants need the add-on installed to edit or interact with someone else\u2019s board.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborate-with-whiteboards-and-reactions-in-Google-Meet.webp\" alt=\"Collaborate with whiteboards and reactions in Google Meet\" class=\"wp-image-23264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborate-with-whiteboards-and-reactions-in-Google-Meet.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborate-with-whiteboards-and-reactions-in-Google-Meet-620x300.webp 620w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborate-with-whiteboards-and-reactions-in-Google-Meet-1110x537.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborate-with-whiteboards-and-reactions-in-Google-Meet-768x372.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborate-with-whiteboards-and-reactions-in-Google-Meet-1536x743.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Collaborate-with-whiteboards-and-reactions-in-Google-Meet-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collaborate with whiteboards and reactions in Google Meet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a result, MS Teams has a slight edge in this category. Both apps have limited collaboration tools unless you\u2019re a paying user, but at least Teams preserves meeting conversations as permanent team chats even on the free plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Work, communicate, collaborate<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Keep conversations, files, and teamwork organized in one place with Pumble by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Teams competes with a wide range of communication tools. See how it compares to other popular platforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-microsoft-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble vs Microsoft Teams: Pricing, UI, and Features Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/microsoft-teams-vs-zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams vs Zoom 2026: Which Is the Best Video Conferencing Tool?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/slack-vs-microsoft-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack vs Microsoft Teams: Finding the Best Fit for Your Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"google-meet-integrates-with-helpful-tools-but-teams-offers-deep-microsoft-integrations-on-paid-plans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Meet integrates with helpful tools, but Teams offers deep Microsoft integrations on paid plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to integrations, both apps are <strong>deeply interconnected with other tools in their native ecosystems<\/strong>, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even without a paid license, I had access to Google\u2019s core apps, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gmail,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Calendar,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Keep,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Docs\/Slides\/Sheets, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Drive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Meet doesn\u2019t support direct messages, which immediately pushes users into using additional software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Pumble, where video &amp; DMs meet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, there\u2019s no native task management, so the next best thing was using Google Tasks to manage my daily to-dos. I was a bit surprised that there was no Google Tasks integration within Meet, as that would greatly alleviate the pressure during meeting-heavy days.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"871\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-Marketplace.webp\" alt=\"Google Workspace Marketplace\" class=\"wp-image-23265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-Marketplace.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-Marketplace-620x300.webp 620w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-Marketplace-1110x537.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-Marketplace-768x372.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-Marketplace-1536x743.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Google-Workspace-Marketplace-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Workspace Marketplace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You guessed it \u2014 paying users have expanded access to third-party integrations from the Workspace Marketplace, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asana,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zendesk,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trello,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polly, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As for MS Teams, the limitations it imposes on integrations for free users are much stricter than Google Meet\u2019s<\/strong>. The few built-in integrations available permit basic scheduling and enable 5 GB of cloud storage per user via OneDrive. The contrast between this lack of integrations in the free plan and the Business Basic subscription was startling, as the latter includes integrations for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SharePoint for team file storage,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft Forms,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power Automate,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miro, Trello, Jira, and other third-party apps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Marketplace.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft Marketplace\" class=\"wp-image-23266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Marketplace.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Marketplace-621x300.webp 621w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Marketplace-1110x537.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Marketplace-768x371.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Marketplace-1536x742.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Microsoft-Marketplace-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Microsoft Marketplace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Without integrations, Teams provides a lackluster experience. That being said, I can see medium to large organizations sticking to the paid subscriptions, especially if they rely on several Microsoft products for daily operations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Personalize your Pumble experience<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.cake.com\" target=\"_blank\">Explore the Marketplace<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.marketplace.cake.com\" target=\"_blank\">Create add-ons<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"google-meet-is-easier-to-use-and-navigate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Meet is easier to use and navigate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our user experience largely depends on an app\u2019s interface and design choices. In most cases, we gravitate towards a simple and clean design. It\u2019s much easier to navigate and doesn\u2019t require an IT degree to attend a work meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Google-Meet.webp\" alt=\"Meeting interface in Google Meet\" class=\"wp-image-23267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Google-Meet.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Google-Meet-621x300.webp 621w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Google-Meet-1110x537.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Google-Meet-768x371.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Google-Meet-1536x742.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Google-Meet-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meeting interface in Google Meet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In our Google Meet vs MS Teams battle, the former has been more successful in implementing simplicity in its user interface. With minimal tabs and screens, the<strong> clutter-free design of Google Meet <\/strong>offers a simple meeting experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both platforms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tiled layouts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom virtual backgrounds, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pin and Spotlight options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Microsoft-Teams.webp\" alt=\"Meeting interface in Microsoft Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Microsoft-Teams.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Microsoft-Teams-572x300.webp 572w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Microsoft-Teams-1110x582.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Microsoft-Teams-285x150.webp 285w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Microsoft-Teams-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Microsoft-Teams-1536x806.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Meeting-interface-in-Microsoft-Teams-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meeting interface in Microsoft Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With Meet, I could jump straight into a meeting, while Teams required several additional steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, Teams does have one unique feature \u2014 Together Mode, which removes the standard boxed layout and makes it appear like meeting participants occupy the same physical space. I thought this was a nice touch, particularly for remote teams that need to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/connect-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feel more connected.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect your team in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another plus for Teams is its<strong> higher video quality<\/strong>. With a default resolution of 1080p, it trumps Google Meet\u2019s video quality, which defaults to 720p. If you become a paying Workspace user, you can bump up the quality to 1080p. For some strange reason, <strong>Meet doesn\u2019t support anything higher than 720p for group meetings in the Business Starter plan<\/strong> \u2014 a limitation that encourages users to buy a pricier subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this shortcoming, my vote goes to Google Meet in this round, primarily for its clean and user-friendly interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"microsoft-teams-has-more-robust-communication-features-especially-on-paid-plans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Microsoft Teams has more robust communication features, especially on paid plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As video meeting platforms, MS Teams and Google Meet can hold their own. But, when we try to find features some other messaging-focused apps like Pumble by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> have, the scoreboard changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Teams does offer features like channels and threads \u2014 just <strong>not in the free plan<\/strong>. Channels are separate spaces dedicated to specific projects, topics, or teams. They\u2019re the easiest way to organize conversations, so I was sad to see Teams exclude it from the free tier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I could use instead were <strong>communities<\/strong> \u2014 shared spaces where people can connect over non-work-related interests or topics. Even so, each community can have a maximum of 5 channels, which seems needlessly strict.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"982\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-channels-within-communities-in-Microsoft-Teams.webp\" alt=\"Create channels within communities in Microsoft Teams\" class=\"wp-image-23269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-channels-within-communities-in-Microsoft-Teams.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-channels-within-communities-in-Microsoft-Teams-550x300.webp 550w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-channels-within-communities-in-Microsoft-Teams-1110x606.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-channels-within-communities-in-Microsoft-Teams-768x419.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-channels-within-communities-in-Microsoft-Teams-1536x838.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Create-channels-within-communities-in-Microsoft-Teams-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Create channels within communities in Microsoft Teams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, the lack of threads was more surprising. Instead of grouping replies around a central post, <strong>Teams organized the responses into a long comment chain<\/strong>. Another odd MS Teams decision is that users can send voice and video messages from the mobile app only. These omissions are hurdles you don\u2019t have to jump over with most <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/free-microsoft-teams-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Teams alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organize team communication in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how deeply Google Meet prioritizes video calls, I knew that the situation wouldn\u2019t be much better. In fact, <strong>channels and threads are completely absent from Meet<\/strong>, which lacks any built-in chat capabilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make Google Meet work as a workplace communication app, I had to use it in tandem with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/reviews\/google-chat-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Chat<\/a>. This was a struggle, as not many of my colleagues are active Google Chat users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Launch-meetings-from-Google-Chat-to-get-both-messaging-and-video-call-features.webp\" alt=\"Launch meetings from Google Chat to get both messaging and video call features\" class=\"wp-image-23270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Launch-meetings-from-Google-Chat-to-get-both-messaging-and-video-call-features.webp 1800w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Launch-meetings-from-Google-Chat-to-get-both-messaging-and-video-call-features-617x300.webp 617w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Launch-meetings-from-Google-Chat-to-get-both-messaging-and-video-call-features-1110x540.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Launch-meetings-from-Google-Chat-to-get-both-messaging-and-video-call-features-768x373.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Launch-meetings-from-Google-Chat-to-get-both-messaging-and-video-call-features-1536x747.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Launch-meetings-from-Google-Chat-to-get-both-messaging-and-video-call-features-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Launch meetings from Google Chat to get both messaging and video call features<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Which brings us to another problem \u2014 could Google Meet be your employee communication app if its sister products don\u2019t have an active user base? I don\u2019t think so, and it might push potential users into the direction of a feature-rich <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/google-meet-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Meet alternative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Communication made easy<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still deciding if Google Meet is the right choice? Explore how it stacks up against another popular communication app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/google-meet-vs-zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Meet vs Zoom: Which App Should You Use in 2026?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"both-ms-teams-and-google-meet-limit-external-communication-on-free-plans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both MS Teams and Google Meet limit external communication on free plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to handling <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/internal-communication-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internal communication<\/a>, businesses of all sizes often have to collaborate with people outside their organization, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clients,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freelancers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partners,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interns, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Teams and Google Meet allow you to <strong>easily invite users via their email <\/strong>\u2014 it\u2019s just that their lack of essential features makes the experience less than productive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/guest-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make external communication easier<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1780\" height=\"1486\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-their-email.webp\" alt=\"Invite people to MS Teams via their email\" class=\"wp-image-23271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-their-email.webp 1780w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-their-email-359x300.webp 359w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-their-email-1110x927.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-their-email-768x641.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-their-email-1536x1282.webp 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-their-email-14x12.webp 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1780px) 100vw, 1780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Invite people to MS Teams via their email<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While all I had to do to add guests in Teams was type their email address (Microsoft or otherwise), there wasn\u2019t much we could achieve with the free workspace. We were essentially limited to 1-on-1 messaging, small group chats, and video calls. In the end, the collaboration came down to external guests being able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join meetings through invite links,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chat during virtual meetings, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share their screens during video calls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"944\" height=\"946\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-a-shareable-link.webp\" alt=\"Invite people to MS Teams via a shareable link\" class=\"wp-image-23272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-a-shareable-link.webp 944w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-a-shareable-link-299x300.webp 299w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-a-shareable-link-768x770.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-MS-Teams-via-a-shareable-link-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Invite people to MS Teams via a shareable link<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These capabilities aren\u2019t enough for organizations with long-term external collaborators. As usual, more advanced guest access perks are kept for paid licenses, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joining specific channels and teams,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participating in channel conversations, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessing files shared within teams and channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-Google-Meet-via-a-shareable-link.webp\" alt=\"Invite people to Google Meet via a shareable link\" class=\"wp-image-23273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-Google-Meet-via-a-shareable-link.webp 836w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-Google-Meet-via-a-shareable-link-355x300.webp 355w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-Google-Meet-via-a-shareable-link-768x649.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Invite-people-to-Google-Meet-via-a-shareable-link-14x12.webp 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Invite people to Google Meet via a shareable link<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With Google Meet, my options were even narrower, despite the process being much less complicated. Guests receive meeting-level access and nothing more. Although during a meeting guests can send messages, use reactions, and share their screens, that\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"962\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Use-someones-email-address-to-invite-them-to-Google-Meet.webp\" alt=\"Use someone\u2019s email address to invite them to Google Meet\" class=\"wp-image-23274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Use-someones-email-address-to-invite-them-to-Google-Meet.webp 960w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Use-someones-email-address-to-invite-them-to-Google-Meet-299x300.webp 299w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Use-someones-email-address-to-invite-them-to-Google-Meet-768x770.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Use-someones-email-address-to-invite-them-to-Google-Meet-12x12.webp 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Use someone\u2019s email address to invite them to Google Meet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thus, if it\u2019s important to you that external guests get full communication and collaboration capabilities, with file editing, team chat, and meetings included, a paid Teams license is far better than Google Meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think paying for Microsoft Teams to unlock guest access isn\u2019t worth it, you might have more luck with Pumble. To see how guest access works in Pumble and what you can achieve with your collaborators, check out this page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/introduction-to-pumbles-guest-access-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Complete Guide to Pumble\u2019s Guest Access Feature<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"both-google-meet-and-ms-teams-have-had-recent-security-issues\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Both Google Meet and MS Teams have had recent security issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Security is the foundation of all software, and both Google and Microsoft have implemented measures to protect their products and users.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google has similar security practices across all software, including Meet, and uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Encryption<\/strong> \u2014 Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, which protects information exchanged during meetings and recordings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meeting countermeasures<\/strong> \u2014 In addition to admin controls, meeting codes and details are just some of the ways Google keeps data secure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privacy and data precautions<\/strong> \u2014 Google Meet is entirely web-based, offering a zero-install, browser-native experience that lessens the risk of someone compromising your hardware. Moreover, 2-step verification gives you the option of fortifying security with Google Authenticator, text messages, and Google prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, even with these protections in place, tech giants are often targets of cyberattacks, and <strong>in June 2025, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/daveywinder\/2025\/08\/09\/google-confirms-it-has-been-hacked---user-data-stolen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Google suffered a data breach<\/strong><\/a>. Curiously, the company waited 2 months to confirm the attack occurred. Although the incident drew attention, there hasn\u2019t been clear evidence that it caused a lasting dent in public trust in the Google brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protect your team communication<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Google, Microsoft uses many industry-standard protection measures, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Encryption<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-factor authentication (MFA)<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identity and access management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams also benefits from Microsoft\u2019s broader security infrastructure, including identity protection through Entra ID and cloud security services provided by Azure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m usually wary of big corporations handling multiple products with large user databases. And, in July 2025, Microsoft proved my skepticism was on the nose. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/technology\/2025\/07\/20\/microsoft-sharepoint-hack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>company\u2019s SharePoint vulnerability<\/strong><\/a><strong> affected thousands of servers<\/strong>, showing how difficult it is to protect users of multiple interconnected software systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On paper, both platforms come with solid security and compliance measures. However, reality has shown how splotchy their track records are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel comfortable trusting Google and Microsoft with your business, that\u2019s fine. But, people who feel uneasy with their security missteps are probably better off <strong>looking into a more secure communication solution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many popular asynchronous communication tools have historically had trouble keeping user data safe. To learn more about what you can do to protect your business and which app is the best choice, see the blog post below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-make-business-communication-secure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Make Your Business Communication Secure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"google-meet-vs-ms-teams-which-one-should-you-choose\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Google Meet vs MS Teams: Which one should you choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still not sure which way your mind swings? I get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zeroing in on the simplicity of Google Meet, it doesn\u2019t feel as bloated as Microsoft Teams. On the contrary, it\u2019s one of the simplest, no-nonsense remote work tools around, and new users can quickly learn its ins and outs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, if you like the other software included in Google Workspace, it sounds like a done deal, right? Well, that\u2019s true if your sole goal is simplifying external communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Meet makes it <strong>easy to connect with people outside of your business<\/strong> or team. You create a meeting link, share it with other invitees, and the hard work is done \u2014 Google Meet handles the rest. Committing to Google Workspace also makes sense if you regularly use other Google products alongside Meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is that even with a paid subscription, <strong>Meet remains a simple video conferencing tool<\/strong>. Furthermore, not all Google products are as popular or efficient as Meet, so it\u2019s questionable how much use you\u2019ll get out of the entire Workspace suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MS Teams is slightly more affordable and comes as a full-fledged collaboration platform equipped with meetings, team chat, and file sharing. That sounds great, until you realize the interface is complex, with dozens of features hidden behind buttons and tabs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, if you\u2019re not technically proficient, using Teams can feel like taking a college-level coding course without any instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, a Google Meet vs Microsoft Teams comparison may leave you feeling that neither is completely adequate for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, <strong>Google Meet and Microsoft Teams aren\u2019t your only options<\/strong>. What if I told you there was an app that:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fits into your workflow and tech stack,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is easy to use, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Won\u2019t blow your budget?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"try-pumble-by-cake-com-the-smarter-alternative-for-team-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try Pumble by CAKE.com \u2014 the smarter alternative for team communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine if you could combine the user-friendliness of Google Meet and the functionality of Microsoft Teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now imagine you could cut out all the negatives, like the steep pricing plans. You\u2019d get Pumble by CAKE.com, a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/business-messaging-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>flexible business communication platform<\/strong><\/a> with easily accessible features.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1328\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DMs-meetings-channels-and-threads-\u2014-Pumble-has-it-all.webp\" alt=\"DMs, meetings, channels, and threads \u2014 Pumble has it all\" class=\"wp-image-23275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DMs-meetings-channels-and-threads-\u2014-Pumble-has-it-all.webp 1328w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DMs-meetings-channels-and-threads-\u2014-Pumble-has-it-all-402x300.webp 402w, 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href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">direct messages<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-party app integrations<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of using several different apps, you can stay in Pumble and:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/document-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Send files<\/a> and messages,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retrieve important information thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/knowledge-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unlimited messaging history<\/a>,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/meeting-links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meeting links<\/a>, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re only a click away from a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" 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