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Google Meet vs Slack: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Google Meet and Slack. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Google Meet starts at $4.9/mo, making it $4/mo cheaper than Slack ($8.75/mo). Slack offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026
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Google Meet vs Slack: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureGoogle MeetSlack
Starting Price$4.9/mo$8.75/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelfreemiumper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Google Meet is the more affordable option, starting at $4.9/mo compared to Slack's $8.75/mo. Both are Communication tools with 8 combined pricing plans and 112 features compared. At comparable tiers, the monthly price difference is $8.2.

Slack stands out with a free plan for getting started. Google Meet uses freemium pricing while Slack uses per-seat pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Communication needs.

Pricing Plans
Google Meet
Google Meet
Try it free
Slack
Tier 1
Business Starter
$5/month
Includes
  • 30 GB pooled storage per user**
  • Secure custom business email, you@your-company.com
  • Get started with AIGemini AI assistant in GmailChat with AI in the Gemini app
  • Get started with AI
  • Gemini AI assistant in Gmail
  • Chat with AI in the Gemini app
  • 100 participant video meetings
  • Google Vids AI-powered video creator and editor
  • Security and management controls
  • Standard Support
Start with Business Starter
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 90 days of message history
  • Up to 10 apps
  • 1:1 meetings
  • 1:1 external messages
  • Basic AI
  • AI conversation summaries
  • Slackbot (personal AI agent)
  • AI workflow generation
  • AI search
  • AI daily recaps
  • AI file summaries
  • SAML-based single sign-on
  • SCIM user management
  • EMM integration support
  • Native data loss prevention
Start with Free
Tier 2
Business StandardPopular
$10/month
Includes
  • 2 TB pooled storage per user**
  • Secure custom business email, you@your-company.com
  • Unlock the full power of AIGemini AI assistant in Gmail, Docs, Meet, and moreChat with AI in the Gemini app with expanded access to models and featuresNotebookLM with expanded access to features
  • Unlock the full power of AI
  • Gemini AI assistant in Gmail, Docs, Meet, and more
  • Chat with AI in the Gemini app with expanded access to models and features
  • NotebookLM with expanded access to features
  • 150 participant video meetings + recording, noise cancellation
  • eSignature with Docs and PDFs
  • Appointment booking pages
  • Google Vids AI-powered video creator and editor
  • Email layouts and mail merge
  • Security and management controls
  • Standard Support***
Start with Business Standard
Pro
$9/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited message history
  • Unlimited app integrations
  • Group meetings
  • Group external messages
  • Basic AI
  • AI conversation summaries
  • Slackbot (personal AI agent)
  • AI workflow generation
  • AI search
  • AI daily recaps
  • AI file summaries
  • SAML-based single sign-on
  • SCIM user management
  • EMM integration support
  • Native data loss prevention
Start with Pro
Tier 3
Business Plus
$15/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 5 TB pooled storage per user**
  • Secure custom business email, eDiscovery, retention
  • Unlock the full power of AIGemini AI assistant in Gmail, Docs, Meet, and moreChat with AI in the Gemini app with expanded access to models and featuresNotebookLM with expanded access to features
  • Unlock the full power of AI
  • Gemini AI assistant in Gmail, Docs, Meet, and more
  • Chat with AI in the Gemini app with expanded access to models and features
  • NotebookLM with expanded access to features
  • 500 participant video meetings + recording, attendance tracking, noise cancellation
  • eSignature with Docs and PDFs
  • Appointment booking pages
  • Google Vids AI-powered video creator and editor
  • Email layouts and mail merge
  • Enhanced security and management controls, including Vault and advanced endpoint management
  • Standard Support***
Start with Business Plus
Business+Popular
$18/month
Includes
  • Unlimited message history
  • Unlimited app integrations
  • Group meetings
  • Group external messages
  • Advanced AI
  • AI conversation summaries
  • Slackbot (personal AI agent) NEW
  • AI workflow generation
  • AI search
  • AI daily recaps
  • AI file summaries
  • SAML-based single sign-on
  • SCIM user management
  • EMM integration support
  • Native data loss prevention
Start with Business+
Tier 4
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • 5 TB pooled storage per user**
  • Secure custom business email, eDiscovery, retention
  • Unlock the full power of AIGemini AI assistant in Gmail, Docs, Meet, and moreChat with AI in the Gemini app with expanded access to models and featuresNotebookLM with expanded access to features
  • Unlock the full power of AI
  • Gemini AI assistant in Gmail, Docs, Meet, and more
  • Chat with AI in the Gemini app with expanded access to models and features
  • NotebookLM with expanded access to features
  • 1000 participant video meetings + recording, attendance tracking, noise cancellation, in-domain live streaming
  • eSignature with Docs and PDFs
  • Appointment booking pages
  • Google Vids AI-powered video creator and editor
  • Email layouts and mail merge
  • Advanced security, management, and compliance controls, including Vault, DLP, data regions, and enterprise endpoint management
  • Enhanced Support***
Start with Enterprise
Enterprise+
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Unlimited message history
  • Unlimited app integrations
  • Group meetings
  • Group external messages
  • Enterprise-Grade AI
  • AI conversation summaries
  • Slackbot (personal AI agent) NEW
  • AI workflow generation
  • Enterprise search
  • AI daily recaps
  • AI file summaries
  • Multiple SAML configurations
  • SCIM user management
  • EMM integration support
  • Native data loss prevention
Start with Enterprise+

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Google Meet

Free video conferencing by Google for meetings and calls

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Slack

Channel-based messaging platform for teams

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What Reviewers Say

Our Pick

Slack

Slack offers a free plan.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Slack

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Google Meet if:

  • •You want lower per-user costs—Google Meet starts at $4.9/mo, saving $3.8499999999999996/mo compared to Slack at $8.75/mo
  • •You prioritize Google Meet's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • •You need predictable billing — Google Meet's freemium model avoids surprise overages

Choose Slack if:

  • •You need a free plan with 90 days of message history, Up to 10 apps—Slack offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • •You want more features built-in—Slack offers 8 additional features across its plans
  • •You prioritize Slack's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Slack offers a free plan [1], eliminating the cost barrier for evaluation, while Google Meet requires paid subscription from the start. This gives Slack a significant advantage for teams with budget constraints or extended trial periods. Once you outgrow Slack's free tier, upgrading to a paid plan at approximately $18/mo provides substantial additional functionality. Compare this pricing path against Google Meet's tiering starting at $4.9/mo to assess total cost of ownership over 12 months. Slack's 4 tiers provide flexibility at different budgets, while Google Meet's 4 tiers structure may force you into higher-cost plans than necessary for your use case. If evaluation cost matters to your decision, Slack is the obvious starting point with zero financial commitment. Use the free tier to validate core functionality before committing to paid plans from either tool.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Google Meet vs Slack

Which is cheaper, Google Meet or Slack?
As of March 2026, Google Meet starts at a lower price point. Google Meet starts at $4.9/mo while Slack starts at $8.75/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Google Meet have vs Slack?
Google Meet offers 4 pricing plans, while Slack offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Google Meet or Slack offer a free plan?
Slack offers a free plan, while Google Meet does not. If budget is a concern, Slack lets you get started at no cost.
What is the most popular Google Meet plan?
The Business Standard plan is Google Meet's most popular tier, priced at $9.8/mo. Key features include 2 TB pooled storage per user**, Secure custom business email, you@your-company.com, Unlock the full power of AIGemini AI assistant in Gmail, Docs, Meet, and moreChat with AI in the Gemini app with expanded access to models and featuresNotebookLM with expanded access to features.
What is the most popular Slack plan?
The Business+ plan is Slack's most popular tier, priced at $18/mo. Key features include Unlimited message history, Unlimited app integrations, Group meetings.
Does Google Meet or Slack offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both Google Meet and Slack offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
What pricing models do Google Meet and Slack use?
Google Meet uses a freemium pricing model, while Slack uses per-seat pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.

Sources

  1. Google Meet Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Slack Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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