Google Meet recording
Google Meet recording: built-in vs extension
Google Meet has two main recording paths in 2026: built-in recording for paid Workspace, and Chrome extensions like RecordMeeting. This page compares them on access, features and storage.
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Both recording paths covered
Side-by-side comparison on access, features and storage.
Storage trade-off explained
Drive vs RecordMeeting workspace, who sees what.
Feature gap explained
Transcript and summary differences between the two.
Built-in Google Meet recording
Workspace, host-only, Drive
Available on Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise and Education Plus. Only the host or promoted co-host can start. File saves to organizer's Drive. Transcription is a separate licensed feature.
- Workspace plan required
- Host-only recording
- Stored in Google Drive
Chrome extension recording
Any account, any participant, transcript included
RecordMeeting adds a record button any participant can use, on any account. Recording uploads to your workspace at recordmeeting.com with transcript and summary included.
- Free Gmail and any Workspace tier
- Any participant, no host needed
- Transcript and summary included
Built for the way teams work
See how different teams use RecordMeeting to capture every conversation.
"I use it for Google Meet calls - super convenient: one click and the meeting is recorded, and afterwards you automatically get a transcript in a Google Doc with speaker labels and timestamps. A big plus for privacy: it doesn’t add any “bots” to the participant list, everything stays clean and professional. Search across meetings and 2×/3× playback are must-haves to quickly pull out decisions and action items. A real lifesaver for work, highly recommend!"
"Great app with a clean design and very intuitive controls. It was easy to set up and start recording meetings right away. The interface is simple, works smoothly in Google Meet, and the features are well thought out. Everything runs stable without lag, which is important during live meetings. Overall, a very convenient and reliable tool that does exactly what it promises."
"An excellent, easy-to-learn, and intuitive solution for recording video meetings and hosting live broadcasts in Meet.\ \ This convenient tool for recording and broadcasting in Google Meet is distinguished by its simplicity and intuitive interface."
"Started using Record Meeting AI as I've moved off Zoom licence and fully into Google Workspace environment. Does everything I want, plus more. Simple and intuitive UI. Look no further."
"Simple and effective app. It captures everything perfectly, so I don't have to worry about missing important details. Great job developers"
"A useful extension that works smoothly. With just one click, you can start recording without any issues."
"Wait, why don't all apps work like this? i just hit record and that is it. no complex setup or anything"
"Finally a recorder that doesnt look like it was made in 1995. super sleek and the google docs integration is 10/10."
"This app nails the basics perfectly. Simple, effective, and beautifully designed. No unnecessary clutter."
"A fantastic and reliable addition with no technical errors; I highly recommend it to everyone."
"Works well, the quality of the sound and video is good unlike Loom that is quite disappointing"
"Great quality recordings and the AI summaries are surprisingly accurate."
"I really appreciate this app. It’s well designed and very user-friendly."
"Love that it works with personal Gmail, not just Workspace 🙌"
"Works great, no complaints."
"Super fast and easy to use"
"great app and easy to use"
"great extensions \<3"
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about RecordMeeting.
Can I use both built-in and the extension at once?
Which path supports transcription?
Where do the recordings live?
Does the extension work on free Gmail?
Can guests record in either path?
Related resources
Explore more guides and features across RecordMeeting.
Record your next Google Meet, no restrictions
Works for all participants on any Workspace plan. Free to get started.