Google Meet vs. Zoom

Zoom offers better video quality, while Google Meet is better at dealing with on-the-fly conversations & integration with Google Workspace. Let’s dive deep into Zoom vs. Google Meet to help you decide which platform best suits your team's needs.

zoom logogoogle meet logo
Zoom and Google Meet Compared
Google meet is useful for quick catch-ups, but longer discussions become unproductive due to a lack of AI, advanced features & poor quality.
Zoom is great for 1-1 calls but isn't as strong for team collaboration, lacking tools for project management and seamless app integration.
Google Meet vs. Zoom vs. Video Calling App
5 reasons (of many) why Video Calling App is better

Video Calling App isn't just a meeting + transcription tool; it takes care of your end-to-end meeting workflow. Organize discussions, automate pre and post meeting tasks and find context. Even if you miss a meeting.

We work with the tools your love ❤️
Connected meetings

Going beyond the generic sync, integrations are collaborative via remind-me on Slack, update task on Linear, or task planning on GCal, etc.

Forgot copying a link, we got you ✌️
Searchable knowledge library

With tight integrations and AI features, search across meetings, summaries, recordings using advanced filters and contextual search.

Avoid getting called out for not updating your tickets 🫣
AI-Assisted Task Management

Create new tasks or auto-comment meeting updates on your existing tasks without creating duplicates. Supports Linear and Jira, currently.

We do not like dull boring meetings either :)
In-built collaborative features

With features like a whiteboard, reaction wheel, polls, timer, music player, shared notes & more, make your meetings more interactive.

Intuitively Intelligent

Meeting experience as smooth as butter with keyboard navigation (CMD K), global search, auto-document notes, shortcuts, layered with AI that works for you.

No more meeting hangovers for you 😇
Switch to VCA effortlessly
Migration Offer

We understand contracts can be tricky. 
So, if you have 3 months subscription left with your existing tool, you get first 3 months with VCA free.


Migration Support

Don’t wait for email. Get personalised onboarding, completely migration of your existing meeting workflow and direct connect with our team over Slack.

Google Meet vs. Zoom vs. Video Calling App

See how VCA leads the way when comparing to old players like Google Meet and Zoom

Features
Video Quality
High Definition
High Definition
High Definition
Screen Share Quality
Standard Quality
Standard Definition
High Definition
Auto-save transcripts
Not available
Not available
Yes
Search Functionality
Not available
Not available
Comprehensive search across all meetings
Rich Chat Features
Not specified
Limited chat functionality
Advanced chat features
Smart Summaries
Not available
Not available
AI-generated post-meeting summaries
Data Privacy for AI
Limited privacy controls
Limited privacy controls
Data not used for AI training
Integrations
Limited to hosting calls, manual updates required
Limited to hosting calls, manual updates required
Tight integrations with various tools
Real-time recap
Not available
Not available
Coming Soon
Auto-save files and links from chat
Manual copy-paste required
Manual copy-paste required
Automatically saved to meeting library
Auto-update pre-meeting stand-up feed
Not available
Not available
Coming Soon
Create and Share MoMs
Not available
Not available
Yes (via Slack & email)
Recording Capability
Yes, with auto-save transcripts
Lacks functionality across initial tiered plans
Yes, with auto-save transcripts
Native Calendar integration
No
No
Yes
Keyboard Navigation
Not available
Not available
Yes, variety of intuitive shortcuts
Background noise cancellation
Basic
Advanced
Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Google Meet or Zoom?

There's no single "better" option - it depends on your needs.

  • Zoom: excels in video quality and ease of use.
  • Google Meet: shines with Google Workspace integration and collaboration tools like shared docs.

However, both lack features like:

  • Advanced collaboration tools: whiteboarding, real-time document editing, project management.
  • Custom integrations: connecting with the specific tools your team already uses.

Consider exploring other options, like VCA, that offer a more comprehensive solution for your team's needs.

Does Google Meet and Zoom use my data to train their AI?

Both have tools used user data for AI training. However, their policies have changed.  It's crucial to check their current privacy policies for their current stance on data usage.

How is Video Calling App different from Google Meet and Zoom?

Unlike Google Meet or Zoom; Video Calling App we're not solving for just transcriptions but end-to-end meeting workflows, i.e. an integrated experience across the suite of workspace apps such as the calendar, task management tools (linear/jira), messaging (slack), whiteboards, etc.

How can I get access to Video Calling App?

To try Video Calling App, sign up for the waiting list and we’ll get in touch with you soon. We roll out early access every day. To fast-track your access fill out this form.

How can I migrate from Google Meet or Zoom to Video Calling App?

Fill this form, our team will help you migrate and set up your account. In case you already have an existing contract/subscription with Zoom, Google Meet, you VCA free for the remaining contract period.

Video Calling App
the new way to collaborate
Context that
is Integrated

Video Calling App integrates with Slack, Linear and your other tools to take care of pre and post meeting cadence.

With all the latest and relevant context at one place, you are always well-prepared and confident for each meeting.

AI that’s truly
Intelligent

Engineered on the CODE framework - AI powered features capture, organize and distill the essence of each meeting.

With Smart Summaries, Background Noise Cancellation, Real-Time Translation, and Transcription and more, reduces your manual workloads and help you sharpen your own perspective.

Meetings that
are Intuitive

Quality discussions are driven by energy and context. The Video Calling App is designed to foster both.

Collaborative and interactive meeting interface, along with powerful integrations, ensures your rich discussions don’t end up as another silo.

Why choose
Video Calling App over Zoom?
AI powered summaries

Capture key points and action items, allowing for quick review and alignment.

Advanced noise cancellation

Ensures crystal-clear communication, minimizing distractions.

Realtime transcription and Translation

Capture key points and action items, allowing for quick review and alignment.

Integrated Calendar

And agenda planners streamline scheduling and keep meetings on track.

Interactive collaboration tools

Like a digital whiteboard and document viewers make brainstorming and idea sharing more dynamic.

Breakout rooms

Facilitate focused discussions in larger meetings.