8x8
Google Meet
| Feature | 8x8 | Google Meet |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $28/mo | Free / from $6/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | international-businesses, contact-centers, healthcare, financial-services | google-workspace-users, educators, small-businesses, remote-teams |
| Founded | 1987 | 2017 |
| Unlimited Calling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Conferencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Chat | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact Center | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Call Recording | ✓ | ✗ |
| Video Meetings | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screen Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Live Captions | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recording | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hand Raising | ✗ | ✓ |
| Polls | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 8x8 Pros
- Unlimited international calling
- Strong contact center features
- Good uptime and reliability
- Compliant for healthcare and finance
✗ 8x8 Cons
- Interface feels dated
- Support can be slow
- Pricing not transparent
✓ Google Meet Pros
- Free for everyone
- No downloads needed
- Google Calendar integration
- AI noise cancellation
✗ Google Meet Cons
- Limited features vs Zoom
- Requires Google account
- No breakout rooms on free
The Verdict
8x8 is built for international businesses and contact centers, with a focus on unlimited-calling and video-conferencing. Google Meet targets google workspace users and educators and leads with video-meetings and screen-sharing.
On pricing, Google Meet is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $6/mo compared to $28/mo for 8x8. That $22/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Google Meet has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. 8x8 requires a paid subscription from day one.
Bottom line: Google Meet has a slight overall edge — but if unlimited international calling matters most to you, 8x8 may still be the right call.
