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Date Published
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Luke Strauss
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2691
Language
English
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Summary

Google Meet is a user-friendly video conferencing platform that offers practical features such as anticipates user needs, minimalistic settings interface, and only web-based availability. It is best suited for small organizations and individuals who want a simple solution that's already integrated with Google Workspace. On the other hand, Zoom is preferable for larger organizations with stricter security expectations that need to accommodate more people and provide hosts with advanced controls. Both platforms offer solid chat features, but miss out on opportunities to meet user wants and needs. Google Meet's AI assistant, Duet AI, offers innovative features such as real-time translated captions in 18 languages, while Zoom's AI Companion provides a savvy meeting assistant with preset or custom questions about the meeting's content. When it comes to integrations, both platforms excel, but Google Meet shines with its seamless integration into other Google Workspace apps. Despite their similarities, Zoom beats out Google Meet due to advanced host management features and desktop app interface. Ultimately, the choice between Google Meet and Zoom depends on the organization's size, security expectations, and other tools used.