Google Meet vs Scape
Google Meet and Scape are both team communication tools. Google Meet is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Scape is aimed at small businesses and freelancers. Google Meet costs less, from $8.40/mo versus $20/mo for Scape. Both have a free plan.
Video calls inside Google Workspace
AI Mac email client for Gmail that drafts replies from meetings
| Pricing | Freemium · $8 | Freemium · $20 |
| Starting price | $8.40/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Built for | Small businesses, Enterprise | Small businesses, Freelancers, Enterprise |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | macos |
| Country | US · 2017 | SE · 2024 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Google Meet if
Google Workspace organizations.
- No downloads
- Included with Workspace
- Reliable
Look elsewhere if: Large webinars (Zoom).
Choose Scape if
Mac users on Gmail whose days mix heavy email with calls and who want replies drafted from that context.
- Free plan includes unlimited inboxes and meeting recordings
- Meeting context feeds directly into email drafts and follow-ups
- No meeting bot joins calls; recording happens locally on the Mac
Look elsewhere if: Outlook users, Windows or mobile-first teams, or anyone who only needs meeting notes (Superhuman, Granola).
Google Meet vs Scape pricing
Google Meet
- Free$0Personal account; group calls up to 60 min
- Business Starter$8.40/user/mo$7 with annual plan; 100 participants
- Business Standard$16.80/user/mo$14 with annual plan; 150 participants, recording
- Business Plus$26.40/user/mo$22 with annual plan; 500 participants
- EnterpriseCustom1,000 participants
Scape
- Free$0Unlimited inboxes, meeting recordings, no credit card
- Plus$20/moAutomations, higher AI limits, unlimited recordings and apps
- Max$100/mo5x Plus AI usage, more memory, advanced models, early access
- Teams$40/moTeam invites, advanced models, central billing, spend controls
- Pro$100/moTeams tab: everything in Teams plus 5x usage, maximum memory
Google Meet · Key features
- Browser-based meetings
- Calendar and Gmail integration
- Live captions and translation
- Breakouts, polls, Q&A
- Recordings
- Gemini notes
Cons
- Free 60-min limit for groups
- Fewer features than Zoom
- Recording on higher tiers
Scape · Key features
- Prioritized inbox that hides notifications and newsletters by default
- Suggested replies built from past emails, calendar, files and meetings
- Local, bot-free meeting recording for Zoom, Meet, Teams and FaceTime
- Transcription in 99 languages with speaker names in summaries
- Chat assistant that drafts email and searches past emails and meetings
- Unified inbox for multiple Gmail accounts with custom, sortable labels
Cons
- Mac-only, with no Windows, web or mobile app
- Works with Gmail accounts only; no Outlook or IMAP
- Max at $100 a month is a big jump from the $20 Plus plan
Google Meet vs Scape: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or Scape?
Google Meet starts at $8.40/mo and Scape at $20/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Google Meet and Scape have a free plan?
Yes, both Google Meet and Scape have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.