Microsoft Teams vs Google Meet Pricing (2026)
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Microsoft Teams vs Google Meet

Communication pricing comparison · 2026

Microsoft Teams pricing ranges from $4–$22/user/month, while Google Meet ranges from $0–$22/user/month. These products use different pricing models ( vs Per-seat subscription), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.

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2 products · Communication
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Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams paid plans cost $4–$22 per user per month as of 2026.
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$239 $399
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Google Meet
Google Meet pricing starts at $0 with the Free plan for basic video calling.
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$239 $399
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Verdict · Vendr median · year 1
Google saves $160 vs Microsoft · 25 seats
Cheapest $239
Spread 40%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$2.1K/yr
year 1 license · $7/seat
Business Standard
$4.2K/yr
year 1 license · $14/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
Median annual
$399/yr
Vendr · n=344
↓ Lowest median
Median annual
$239/yr
Vendr · n=16
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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 11 sourced facts
7 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 1mo ago
Confidence Medium confidence
Sources 8 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 2w 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
4 documented
  • Microsoft 365 Add-On Requirements
    $3-$15/user/month
    1 source
  • Azure Price Escalation
    10-30% of license costs
    1 source
  • Poor Customer Support
    5-10% of license costs
    3 sources
  • Account Access Recovery Friction
    5-15% of license costs
    2 sources
3 documented
  • Feature Limitations on Free Plan
    $7-$22/user/month
    1 source
  • Connectivity and Audio Quality Issues
    5-10% of license costs
    2 sources
  • Limited Collaboration Features on Tablets
    5-15% of license costs
    1 source
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Contract terms

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

Microsoft
Google
Auto-renewal
Yes
—
Cancellation
—
The free tier of Google Meet lacks advanced features available in paid plans, such as longer meeting durations, recording capabilities, noise cancellation, and meeting transcripts. Users who need thes
Commitment
Annual (required for advertised per-user prices)
—
Price escalation
Users report 10-30% annual price increases through tier restructuring and list price increases on Azure and Microsoft 365 products
—
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
TrustRadius
8.5out of 5 (5)
Trustpilot
1out of 5 (25)
Best for
Small businesses that need Teams meetings without a full Microsoft 365 subscription
Watch out
Extremely poor customer support with no path to human assistance
Trustpilot
1.75out of 5 (4)
Best for
Personal use and small groups
Watch out
Persistent connectivity and audio quality problems
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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.
Communication

Microsoft Teams

$4–$22
/user/month
5 plans
Full pricing breakdown →
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Communication

Google Meet

$0–$22
/user/month
5 plans · Free tier
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Different Pricing Models

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

Microsoft Teams

$4–$22 / user/month
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Per-seat subscription

Google Meet

$0–$22 / user/month
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Microsoft Teams and Google Meet both operate in the communication category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan Microsoft Teams Google Meet
Microsoft Teams Essentials $4 /user/month Free /user/month
Microsoft 365 Business Basic $7 /user/month $7 /user/month
Microsoft 365 Business Standard $14 /user/month $14 /user/month
Microsoft 365 Business Premium $22 /user/month $22 /user/month
Microsoft Teams Enterprise (E3/E5) Custom Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

Microsoft Teams

4 scenarios
$480/year ($4/user/month × 10 users × 12 months)
Small Team (10 users) - Teams Essentials
$2,100/year ($7/user/month × 25 users × 12 months)
Small Business (25 users) - Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$8,400/year ($14/user/month × 50 users × 12 months)
Mid-Market Team (50 users) - Microsoft 365 Business Standard
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Google Meet

5 scenarios
$0/month (free tier with basic features)
Solo / Getting Started
$14/month
Growing Business
$22/month
Enterprise Setup
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Market Intelligence

Microsoft Teams

Median annual cost
$399
Based on
344 deals

Google Meet

Median annual cost
$239
Based on
16 deals

What Users Say

Microsoft Teams

Trustpilot
1out of 5 (25)
TrustRadius
8.5out of 10 (5)
Top complaints
  • Extremely poor customer support with no path to human assistance
  • Frequent account access and authentication issues
  • Forced AI (Copilot) features pushed into products

Google Meet

Trustpilot
1.75out of 5 (4)
Top complaints
  • Persistent connectivity and audio quality problems
  • Missing advanced collaboration features on tablets (whiteboard + video simultaneously)
  • Microphone detection issues

Hidden Costs

Beyond the sticker price — what catches buyers off guard.

Microsoft Teams 4 hidden costs

high
Microsoft 365 Add-On Requirements $3-$15/user/month
high
Azure Price Escalation 10-30% of license costs
medium
Poor Customer Support 5-10% of license costs
medium
Account Access Recovery Friction 5-15% of license costs
See all Microsoft Teams hidden costs →

Google Meet 3 hidden costs

medium
Feature Limitations on Free Plan $7-$22/user/month
medium
Connectivity and Audio Quality Issues 5-10% of license costs
low
Limited Collaboration Features on Tablets 5-15% of license costs
See all Google Meet hidden costs →

Contract Terms

Term Microsoft Teams Google Meet
Auto-renewal Yes —
Cancellation — The free tier of Google Meet lacks advanced features available in paid plans, such as longer meeting durations, recording capabilities, noise cancellation, and meeting transcripts. Users who need thes
Minimum commitment Annual (required for advertised per-user prices) —
Price escalation Users report 10-30% annual price increases through tier restructuring and list price increases on Azure and Microsoft 365 products —

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