Google Meet Transcription: What It Costs and How to Turn It On
Which plans transcribe, and what the free plan gives you.
Google Meet transcription needs a paid Google Workspace plan from Business Standard up, which costs $14 a user a month billed yearly. Free accounts can hold meetings but get no transcripts. On a paid plan, the host opens Meeting tools, selects Transcribe, and the file goes to the organizer's Google Drive.
Checked November 2026 on Google's help and Workspace pages.
Google Meet pricing
| Plan | Price per user a month | Transcripts | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Google account | $0 | No | 100 people, group meetings up to 60 minutes |
| Business Starter | $7 billed yearly, $8.40 monthly | No | No recording and no Gemini in Meet |
| Business Standard | $14 billed yearly, $16.80 monthly | Yes | Recording and Gemini in Meet |
| Business Plus | $22 billed yearly, $26.40 monthly | Yes | Recording and Gemini in Meet |
Is Google Meet free?
Yes. A personal Google account can host up to 100 people. Group meetings stop at 60 minutes and one-on-one calls can run up to 24 hours. Transcripts need a paid plan.
How do I turn on Google Meet transcription?
On a computer, join the meeting, open Meeting tools, select Transcribe, then Start transcription. It works in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.
How do I remove Read AI from Google Meet?
The host opens the People panel, selects the three dots next to the note taker, then Remove from the call. Anyone can type "Read stop" in the chat to end it and keep a report, or "Opt out" to delete what it recorded. To stop it for good, ask whoever invited it, because Read names that person in the chat.
Does Google Meet have AI?
Yes, on paid plans. Gemini in Meet comes with Business Standard and higher, and is not part of Business Starter or free accounts.
What are the best Google Meet alternatives for transcripts?
You can keep Meet and add a note taker. Fathom and tl;dv transcribe Meet calls free with no monthly limit, and Otter's free plan gives 300 minutes a month.