Google Meet already runs in the browser, so "no download" isn't the pitch here. The real difference is what it takes to get started: Meet ties every call to a Google account and a calendar-driven interface, while Videocall just needs a username.
Google Meet is browser-based too, so we won't pretend "no download" is a meaningful difference between the two — it isn't. What's different is the setup and the shape of the product. Meet is built around Google Calendar invites, meeting links, and a Google account; it's designed for scheduled meetings, often with more than two people, inside the Google Workspace ecosystem.
Videocall is built for something narrower on purpose: a fast 1:1 video call with someone whose username you already know, without opening Calendar, generating a meeting link, or signing in with a Google account. Add the extension, pick a username, and add the person you want to talk to — that's the whole setup.
Both run in the browser — here's what actually differs.
| Videocall | Google Meet | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, forever | Free with a Google account; more features via paid Google Workspace plans |
| Time limit | None | Meet's free tier is known for time limits on group calls |
| Download required | No — runs as a Chrome extension | No — runs in the browser too |
| Account required | No — just a username, no email verification | Yes — a Google account |
| Peer-to-peer | Yes, whenever possible (WebRTC) | No — calls route through Google's servers |
| Screen sharing | Coming soon | Yes |
| File sharing in chat | Yes — drag and drop during the call | Limited, chat-based sharing |
| Best for | Simple 1:1 calls, no calendar needed | Scheduled meetings inside Google Workspace |
If your work already lives in Google Calendar and Workspace, Meet's integration is genuinely convenient — meeting links appear on invites automatically, and everyone on a Google Workspace team already has access without adding anything. Meet is also the better choice for larger meetings with many participants, since that's what it's designed and scaled for.
Videocall isn't trying to compete on that ground. It's for the moments when you just want to call one person — a friend, a family member, a client — without a calendar invite, a meeting room, or a Google account in the way.
See how Videocall stacks up against Zoom and Skype, or browse the full list of best free video call apps. You can also head back to the Videocall homepage for the full feature list.
It depends what you need. For quick 1:1 calls where you'd rather not sign in with a Google account, Videocall is simpler. For team meetings tied to Google Calendar or Workspace, Google Meet is still the better fit.
No. You just pick a username inside the extension — no Google sign-in, no email verification, and no password to manage.
No tiers at all. There's one version of Videocall, and it's free with no time limit — not a limited free plan that nudges you toward upgrading.
Free, simple, and right in your browser. Make your next call a Videocall.
Add to Chrome — it's free