Around vs GoTo Meeting Pricing (2026)
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Around vs GoTo Meeting

Video Conferencing pricing comparison · 2026

Around uses custom pricing, while GoTo Meeting ranges from $12–$16/per organizer per month. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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2 products · Video Conferencing
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Around
Around offers a free Standard plan at $0/month with unlimited users.
verified 7w ago
$200 $600
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GoTo Meeting
GoTo Meeting costs $12–$16 per organizer/month (billed annually) as of 2026.
verified 6w ago
$200 $600
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
GoTo saves $400 vs Around · 25 seats
Cheapest $200
Spread 67%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Pricing model unknown
Pricing model unknown
no public list price found
Business
$4.8K/yr
year 1 license · $16/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$600/yr
Vendr · n=224
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$200/yr
Vendr · n=27
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Sources & confidence

Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.

Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 10 sourced facts
7 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 1 review platform
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 10 sourced facts
6 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance

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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
5 documented
  • Network Bandwidth Upgrades
    $100-$300 per month
    1 source
  • Professional Hardware Investment
    $500-$25,000+
    1 source
  • Installation and Setup Services
    20%-30%
    1 source
  • Training and Ongoing Support
    $100-$300 per month, $500-$1,000 each
    1 source
  • Advanced Feature Licensing
    $4/user/month to $16 per user per month
    1 source
5 documented
  • Add-ons (Toll-free numbers, Call Me)
    $5 per month per user
    1 source
  • Feature Limitations
    1 source
  • Hardware
    1 source
  • Overage Charges (GoTo Connect)
    $0.0055 per SMS credit (MMS costs three credits)
    1 source
  • Price Increases Upon Renewal
    1 source
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Contract terms

The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.

Around
GoTo
Auto-renewal
Yes
Yes
Cancellation
30, 60, or 90 days, or even longer, such as 365 days or more
at least 30 days before the current term expires
Commitment
A minimum quantity of services that must be maintained for the duration of the initial and renewal terms.
one year for these pricing tiers
Price escalation
5-15%
—
Can downgrade
—
—
Based on 2 verified sources (Vendr · TrustRadius · BBB)
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
G2
4.7out of 5 (183)
Best for
General users
Watch out
Unreliable data outside APAC
Trustpilot
1.5out of 5 (36)
G2
4.2out of 5 (17,067)
Best for
Individuals and small teams needing reliable video meetings
Watch out
Poor Quality and Outdated Interface
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats). Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges. Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
Video Conferencing

Around

Custom pricing
/user/month
1 plan · Free tier
Full pricing breakdown →
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Video Conferencing

GoTo Meeting

$12–$16
/per organizer per month
3 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Different Pricing Models

Direct price comparison isn't meaningful here — Around uses Per-seat subscription pricing while GoTo Meeting uses pricing. Your actual cost will depend on usage volume, team size, or both. Here's each product in its native unit.

Per-seat subscription

Around

Custom pricing
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vs

GoTo Meeting

$12–$16 / per organizer per month
See full GoTo Meeting pricing →

Around and GoTo Meeting both operate in the video conferencing category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Around GoTo Meeting
Standard Free /user/month $12 /user/month
Business — $16 /user/month
Enterprise — Custom

Market Intelligence

Around

Median annual cost
$600
Based on
224 deals

GoTo Meeting

Median annual cost
$200
Based on
27 deals

What Users Say

Around

G2
4.7out of 5 (183)
Top complaints
  • Unreliable data outside APAC
  • Limited data access and credit system issues
  • Migration problems and loss of data

GoTo Meeting

G2
4.2out of 5 (17,067)
Trustpilot
1.5out of 5 (36)
Top complaints
  • Poor Quality and Outdated Interface
  • Connection Issues
  • Audio and Video Problems

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Around 7 hidden costs

medium
Network Bandwidth Upgrades $100-$300 per month
high
Professional Hardware Investment $500-$25,000+
medium
Installation and Setup Services 20%-30%
medium
Training and Ongoing Support $100-$300 per month, $500-$1,000 each
low
Advanced Feature Licensing $4/user/month to $16 per user per month
See all Around hidden costs →

GoTo Meeting 6 hidden costs

medium
Add-ons (Toll-free numbers, Call Me) $5 per month per user
medium
Feature Limitations
medium
Hardware
high
Overage Charges (GoTo Connect) $0.0055 per SMS credit (MMS costs three credits)
high
Price Increases Upon Renewal
See all GoTo Meeting hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Around GoTo Meeting
Auto-renewal Yes Yes
Cancellation 30, 60, or 90 days, or even longer, such as 365 days or more at least 30 days before the current term expires
Minimum commitment A minimum quantity of services that must be maintained for the duration of the initial and renewal terms. one year for these pricing tiers
Price escalation 5-15% —

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