What Are the Best Google Meet (Hangouts) Alternatives?

TrueConf offers a secure self-hosted alternative to Google Meet cloud video conferencing service.

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Looking for Google Hangouts (Meet) alternatives?

Here are six reasons to consider TrueConf

Privacy and security

Offline operation, end-to-end encryption and complete control over your communications.

Collaborate without limits

Collaborate on shared files and documents with group chat, screen sharing, polling and recording.

Award-winning 4K video conferencing

Get your team together and run 4K video conferences with up to 1,500 participants.

Total interoperability

TrueConf natively works with the tools you like to enable one click to join from any platform or device.

Enterprise-ready

Turnkey enterprise-class solution embraced by tens of thousands of companies worldwide.

SVC-based architecture

Low infrastructure requirements and stable operation on any device.

Privacy and data protection

TrueConf offers a self-hosted collaboration platform, which means that all user accounts, conference recordings and personal data is safely stored within your corporate network. In contrast, by agreeing to the privacy policies of cloud-based services, you are giving access to your confidential business information, ultimately putting your company at risk.

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Enjoy the benefits of a 4K workflow

TrueConf provides award-winning 4K video meeting experience — four times the details of Full HD — for free, with no added costs and complex setups. With Google Meet, you have to limit your team to HD video quality.

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Client apps for any OS

TrueConf offers reliable team collaboration across any device thanks to desktop and mobile client apps for every OS. Additionally, every TrueConf app is integrated with UC features, such as address book, presence statuses, and VoIP.

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Connected to meeting rooms

TrueConf Server provides native interoperability with video conferencing endpoints, VoIP and telephony, and cloud video conferencing services over SIP and H.323 protocols. In its turn, Google Meet requires purchasing an external third-party gateway to enable this option.

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Low bandwidth? Not a problem!

TrueConf is a popular choice for the users struggling with limited Internet access, slow connection or low bandwidth. Thanks to SVC-based architecture, each meeting participant receives the best video quality for their device and network channel. In contrast, Google Meet requires a stable Internet connection to work and operate properly.

Virtual town halls and roundtable discussions

With TrueConf, you can enjoy 5 video conferencing modes for different use cases and gather up to 2,000 participants in a video meeting. Google Meet allows a maximum of 1,000 participants per conference.

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Virtual town halls and roundtable discussions

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TrueConf: The Best Google Meet Alternative

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How does Google Meet (Hangouts) compare to TrueConf?

TrueConf

Google Meet (Hangouts)

Deployment

On-premises, hybrid or cloud.

Cloud.

Offline operation

4K (UltraHD video support)

Maximum number of participants in a meeting

2,000

1,000

Address book with presence

Team messaging and file sharing

Recording

Available in G Suite Enterprise Essentials only.

Remote desktop control

Windows

macOS

Linux

iOS

Android

Android TV

Compatibility with H.323/SIP endpoints

Third-party gateway required.

Dial out and telephony

Available in G Suite Enterprise Essentials only.

Integration with CCTV systems

Licensing

Licensed based on the maximum number of online users.

Licensed based on the number of active users who host or join a video meeting or open a file in Google Drive.

Number of users in a free version

1,000 users or invited guests in one conference.

Only on a cloud with 1 moderator and up to 100 participants lasting up to 60 minutes. The creation of a new conference is only possible after 10 minutes have elapsed.

Comparison with other manufacturers

Zoom

Webex

Skype for Business

Jitsi

Microsoft Teams

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Ministry of Public Security

Government agency responsible for maintaining law, national security, social order, and various administrative functions. Implementing TrueConf solution allowed the Ministry to conduct its functions more effectively and securely, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of their operations.

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

One of the largest aerospace and defense manufacturers in Asia primarily engaged in design, development, and manufacture of aircraft, helicopters, and their spare parts. TrueConf provided HAL with a private network for corporate communications and collaboration that enables more than 30 thousand employees to communicate seamlessly from any convenient device.

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Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS)

Nuclear power plant that plays a crucial role in India's power generation infrastructure. With TrueConf, NAPS has taken a step forward in embracing digital transformation to streamline the communication process, productivity, collaboration, and efficiency of operations.

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Peel Regional Police

Third largest municipal force in Canada with 2,200 sworn members, serving approximately 1.48 million citizens. The Police opened the virtual community station based on TrueConf video conferencing solution to modernize their operations and interact with the public remotely and be more responsive for their needs.

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