Google Meet vs Twist
Google Meet and Twist are both team communication tools. Google Meet is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Twist is aimed at small businesses. Twist costs less, from $8/mo versus $8.40/mo for Google Meet. Both have a free plan.
Google Meet
Video calls inside Google Workspace
Twist
Async-first team communication
| Pricing | Freemium · $8 | Freemium · $8 |
| Starting price | $8.40/mo | $8/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Built for | Small businesses, Enterprise | Small businesses |
| Platforms | web, ios, android | web, macos, windows, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2017 | US · 2017 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Google Meet if
Google Workspace organizations.
- No downloads
- Included with Workspace
- Reliable
Look elsewhere if: Large webinars (Zoom).
Choose Twist if
Remote, async-first teams.
- Reduces chat overload
- Async-friendly
- Affordable
Look elsewhere if: Real-time chat cultures.
Google Meet vs Twist 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
Twist
- Free$01 month of history, 5 integrations, 5 GB
- Unlimited$8/user/mo$6/user/mo billed yearly; full history
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
Twist · Key features
- Threaded conversations
- Channels
- Inbox for unread threads
- Integrations
- Search
- Calm notifications
Cons
- Less real-time
- Smaller ecosystem
- Adoption requires culture shift
Google Meet vs Twist: FAQ
Which is cheaper, Google Meet or Twist?
Twist starts at $8/mo and Google Meet at $8.40/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.
Do Google Meet and Twist have a free plan?
Yes, both Google Meet and Twist have a free plan; paid plans add more usage and features.