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Google Meet Transcription: Complete Guide for 2025

Google Meet powers millions of video meetings for Google Workspace users worldwide. Whether you're recording team meetings, client consultations, or training sessions, accurate transcripts help maintain records, improve accessibility, and create searchable meeting archives.

This guide explains every method for transcribing Google Meet meetings in 2025, including Google's built-in transcription features, Workspace plan requirements, third-party service integrations, and alternative AI transcription approaches. Understanding the trade-offs between cost, accuracy, and feature availability helps you choose the right transcription solution for your organization.

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Google Meet Built-In Transcription: What's Included

Google Meet offers automatic transcription as a built-in feature for specific Google Workspace plans, processing meeting audio and saving transcripts to Google Drive.

What Google Meet provides:

  • Automatic transcription during meetings
  • Transcript saved to meeting organizer's Google Drive
  • Integration with Google Docs format
  • Automatic language detection
  • Speaker labels (basic identification)

Key features:

  • Transcripts automatically uploaded to Drive after meeting
  • File name includes meeting title and date
  • Searchable within Google Drive
  • Can be shared using standard Drive sharing permissions
  • Editable in Google Docs after meeting ends

When Google Meet transcription works well:

  • Organization has Business Standard or higher Workspace plan
  • Meetings conducted in supported languages
  • Clear audio with minimal background noise
  • Standard meeting sizes (not large broadcasts)

Google Workspace Plan Requirements and Pricing

Pricing Disclaimer: All prices mentioned in this guide are as of the publication date (November 5, 2025) and are provided for informational purposes only. Pricing, features, and plan availability are subject to change without notice. Please check directly with Google Workspace for current pricing and feature details.

Google Meet transcription availability varies significantly by Workspace subscription tier.

Plan Comparison (2025 Pricing)

Workspace Plan Monthly Cost (Annual) Transcription Available Storage Meeting Capacity
Business Starter $7/user/month ❌ Not available 30 GB pooled 100 participants
Business Standard $14/user/month ✅ Available 2 TB pooled 150 participants
Business Plus $22/user/month ✅ Available 5 TB pooled 500 participants
Enterprise Custom pricing ✅ Available Custom 1,000 participants
Free Google Account $0 ❌ Not available 15 GB 100 participants

Note: Monthly billing costs approximately 20% more than annual commitment pricing shown above.

What You Need for Transcription

Minimum requirement:

  • Google Workspace Business Standard plan ($14/user/month annual)
  • Meeting organizer must have transcription-enabled Workspace account
  • Participants can use any account type (free Gmail accounts can join)

Cost comparison:

  • Google Workspace Business Standard: $168/user/year for all Workspace features + transcription
  • Alternative: Use free Google account + AI transcription service at $0.15/minute ($9/hour) pay-per-use

Gemini AI Integration (2025 Update)

As of January 2025, Google integrated Gemini AI features directly into Workspace plans:

Gemini features included:

  • "Take notes for me" - AI-generated meeting summaries
  • Automated meeting insights
  • Citation links to transcript locations

Availability:

  • Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise plans
  • No longer available as separate add-on
  • Included in base plan pricing (price increases reflected above)

How to Enable Google Meet Transcription

For Workspace administrators and meeting organizers with Business Standard or higher plans.

Admin-Level Setup (One-Time Configuration)

Requirements:

  • Workspace administrator access
  • Business Standard, Business Plus, or Enterprise plan

Steps:

  1. Sign in to Google Admin Console at admin.google.com
  2. Navigate to Apps → Google Workspace → Google Meet
  3. Click "Meet Video Settings"
  4. Locate "Recording and transcripts" section
  5. Enable "Transcripts" setting
  6. Choose organizational units to enable for (or entire organization)
  7. Save changes

Configuration options:

  • Enable/disable for entire organization
  • Enable for specific organizational units only
  • Set default on/off state for new meetings

Note: Transcription is enabled by default for eligible Workspace editions once admin setting is turned on.

Enable Transcription Per-Meeting

For meeting organizers:

Before meeting starts:

  1. Create new meeting in Google Calendar or Meet
  2. Click meeting link to join
  3. Click "Activities" icon (bottom right)
  4. Select "Recording" tab
  5. Check "Transcripts" option
  6. Start meeting - transcription begins automatically

During active meeting:

  1. Click "Activities" icon (bottom right)
  2. Navigate to "Recording" tab
  3. Toggle "Transcripts" ON
  4. Transcription starts immediately for remaining meeting time

Notification:

  • All participants see notification that transcription is active
  • Organizer can stop/start transcription during meeting
  • Transcript automatically saves when meeting ends

Accessing and Downloading Meet Transcripts

After meeting ends, transcripts are automatically saved to the meeting organizer's Google Drive.

Automatic Transcript Storage

Default location:

  • Organizer's Google Drive → "Meet Recordings" folder
  • File name format: "[Meeting Title] - Transcript [Date]"
  • Format: Google Doc (.gdoc)

Access permissions:

  • Meeting organizer: Full access automatically
  • Participants: No automatic access (organizer must share)
  • Calendar event attendees: No automatic access (must be shared explicitly)

Download Transcript File

Access transcript:

  1. Open Google Drive (drive.google.com)
  2. Navigate to "Meet Recordings" folder
  3. Locate transcript file by meeting date/title
  4. Open Google Doc

Export options:

  1. Click "File" menu in Google Doc
  2. Select "Download"
  3. Choose format:
    • Microsoft Word (.docx)
    • Plain text (.txt)
    • PDF (.pdf)
    • Rich text format (.rtf)

Share transcript:

  • Use standard Google Drive sharing (anyone with link, specific people, etc.)
  • Set view/edit permissions as needed
  • Share via email directly from Drive

Google Meet Transcription Limitations

Understanding Google Meet's transcription constraints helps set appropriate expectations.

Language Support

Supported languages (confirmed by Google):

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • French
  • German

Not supported:

  • Many languages available in other Google products
  • Real-time translation not available
  • Automatic language switching within meetings

Compared to alternatives:

  • Dedicated AI transcription services (WhisperX): 99+ languages
  • Zoom built-in: English only
  • Microsoft Teams: Multiple languages with translation

Access Control Restrictions

Who can access transcripts:

  • Meeting organizer: Automatic access
  • Other participants: Must be manually shared by organizer

This creates issues when:

  • Organizer leaves organization (transcript access may be lost)
  • Multiple stakeholders need immediate access
  • External clients require meeting records
  • Team members need transcripts without requesting access

Workaround:

  • Organizer shares transcript immediately after meeting
  • Set up automated sharing via Drive permissions
  • Use alternative transcription method for teams requiring broader access

For detailed comparison of access control issues across platforms, see Microsoft Teams Transcription Ownership Problem.

File Format Limitations

Transcript output:

  • Google Docs format only
  • No native SRT/VTT subtitle format export
  • No JSON format for automated processing
  • Manual conversion required for video captions

Compared to AI transcription services:

  • BrassTranscripts: TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON formats included
  • Rev: Multiple format exports
  • Otter: SRT export available with paid plans

Recording Requirements

Transcription requires recording:

  • Cannot generate transcript without recording meeting
  • Recording consumes Google Drive storage quota
  • All participants notified of recording (privacy consideration)

Storage implications:

  • 1-hour meeting: 300-500 MB video file
  • Business Standard: 2 TB pooled storage per user
  • Large organizations may hit storage limits

Method 1: Use Google Meet Built-In Transcription

Step-by-step process for Workspace users with Business Standard or higher plans.

Pre-Meeting Setup

Verify requirements:

  • Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, or Enterprise plan
  • Admin has enabled transcription for your organization
  • You are meeting organizer (not just participant)
  • Sufficient Google Drive storage available

Schedule meeting:

  1. Create meeting in Google Calendar
  2. Add meeting details (title, attendees, time)
  3. Save calendar event

Start Meeting with Transcription

Join meeting:

  1. Click meeting link from Calendar
  2. Join video call
  3. Wait for participants to join

Enable transcription:

  1. Click "Activities" icon (bottom right of screen)
  2. Select "Recording" tab
  3. Toggle "Transcripts" ON
  4. Confirm start - all participants notified

During meeting:

  • Transcription processes audio in real-time
  • No visible transcript during meeting (saves afterward)
  • Can stop/restart transcription as needed
  • Speak clearly for best results

After Meeting Ends

Automatic save:

  • Meeting ends → Transcription processing begins
  • Transcript uploads to Drive (usually within 5-10 minutes)
  • Organizer receives email notification

Review transcript:

  1. Open notification email or navigate to Drive
  2. Access "Meet Recordings" folder
  3. Open transcript Google Doc
  4. Review for accuracy
  5. Edit as needed (full Google Docs editing available)
  6. Share with participants via Drive permissions

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"Transcripts not available":

  • Verify Workspace plan includes transcription
  • Check admin console settings enabled
  • Confirm you're meeting organizer (not participant)
  • Ensure recording was enabled (transcription requires recording)

Transcript not appearing in Drive:

  • Wait 10-15 minutes after meeting ends
  • Check spam folder for notification email
  • Verify Drive storage not full
  • Check "Meet Recordings" folder directly

Poor transcript accuracy:

  • Review audio quality during meeting
  • Check for background noise issues
  • Consider using dedicated AI transcription service
  • See Best Practices section below

Method 2: Third-Party Transcription Integrations

Several services integrate directly with Google Meet for enhanced transcription features.

Otter.ai Google Meet Integration

How it works:

  • Install Otter for Chrome extension or web app
  • Connect to Google account
  • Otter joins meetings automatically
  • Real-time transcription and collaboration

Features:

  • Live transcription during meeting
  • Collaborative editing and highlighting
  • Automated summary generation
  • Speaker identification
  • Searchable transcript archive

Pricing:

  • Basic: $0 (600 minutes/month)
  • Pro: $10/month per user (6,000 minutes/month)
  • Business: $20/month per user (unlimited minutes)

Setup process:

  1. Create Otter account at otter.ai
  2. Connect Google Calendar
  3. Otter automatically joins scheduled meetings
  4. Access transcripts in Otter dashboard

Pros:

  • No Google Workspace upgrade required (works with free Gmail)
  • Real-time transcription visible during meeting
  • Better collaboration features than Google Meet built-in
  • Advanced search and organization

Cons:

  • Otter bot visibly joins meeting (all participants see)
  • Requires separate account management
  • Monthly subscription cost
  • Otter attendance may concern privacy-sensitive meetings

Fireflies.ai Google Meet Integration

How it works:

  • Connect Fireflies to Google Calendar
  • Fireflies bot joins scheduled meetings
  • Records, transcribes, and analyzes meetings
  • Provides AI-powered insights and summaries

Features:

  • Automatic meeting capture
  • Speaker identification
  • Action item extraction
  • CRM integration (Salesforce, HubSpot)
  • Team collaboration tools

Pricing:

  • Free: 800 minutes storage
  • Pro: $10/month per user
  • Business: $19/month per user
  • Enterprise: Custom pricing

Best for:

  • Sales teams (CRM integration)
  • Customer success teams
  • Organizations wanting automated workflows
  • Teams requiring action item tracking

Fathom Google Meet Integration

How it works:

  • Free AI meeting assistant
  • Joins Google Meet meetings
  • Records and transcribes automatically
  • Generates summaries and highlights

Features:

  • Free unlimited transcription
  • AI-generated meeting summaries
  • Highlight reel creation
  • Team collaboration
  • CRM integration

Pricing:

  • Free for individuals
  • Team plans available

Best for:

  • Budget-conscious teams
  • Users wanting free alternative to Otter/Fireflies
  • Small teams needing basic transcription

Method 3: AI Transcription from Meet Recordings

Alternative approach: record Google Meet meetings and transcribe with dedicated AI services.

Process Overview

Step 1: Record Google Meet Meeting

Enable recording:

  1. Join meeting as organizer
  2. Click "Activities" icon → "Recording"
  3. Start recording (all participants notified)
  4. Continue meeting as normal
  5. Stop recording before ending meeting

Recording automatically saves to:

  • Organizer's Google Drive → "Meet Recordings" folder
  • Format: MP4 video file
  • Includes audio track suitable for transcription

Step 2: Download Recording File

Access recording:

  1. Open Google Drive (drive.google.com)
  2. Navigate to "Meet Recordings" folder
  3. Locate meeting by date/title
  4. Right-click video file
  5. Select "Download"

File format:

  • MP4 video (audio automatically extracted by transcription services)
  • Typical size: 300-500 MB per hour
  • Compatible with all major AI transcription services

Step 3: Upload to AI Transcription Service

Using BrassTranscripts:

  1. Visit brasstranscripts.com
  2. Upload MP4 file (or drag and drop)
  3. Processing begins automatically
  4. Download transcript (2-3 minutes per hour of audio)

Format options:

  • TXT (plain text for editing)
  • SRT (subtitles for video)
  • VTT (web video captions)
  • JSON (structured data)

Advantages of This Approach

Cost efficiency:

  • Free Google account sufficient (no Workspace upgrade needed)
  • Pay only for transcription needed ($0.15/minute = $9/hour)
  • No monthly subscriptions
  • Typical cost: $9 per hour vs $168/year per user for Workspace Business Standard

Better accuracy:

  • Professional AI models (WhisperX large-v3: 1.55 billion parameters)
  • Batch processing with full context analysis
  • According to Interspeech 2023 research: 88-93% on clean audio
  • Superior speaker identification (automatic diarization)

Flexible access:

  • Anyone with file can access transcript
  • No Google Workspace permission dependencies
  • Multiple format exports for different use cases
  • Permanent offline storage

No plan restrictions:

  • Works with free Google accounts
  • No Workspace upgrade required
  • No admin configuration needed
  • Full control over recordings and transcripts

When to Use This Method

Best for:

  • Free Google account users (no Workspace subscription)
  • Organizations wanting better transcription accuracy
  • Teams requiring flexible file access
  • Users needing multiple export formats (SRT, VTT, JSON)
  • Budget-conscious users (pay-per-use vs subscription)

Not ideal for:

  • Real-time transcription needs (requires post-meeting processing)
  • Organizations already on Business Standard+ (built-in transcription included)
  • Very frequent meetings (subscription may be more economical at high volume)

Google Meet vs Zoom vs Teams Transcription Comparison

Direct comparison of built-in transcription features across major video conferencing platforms.

Feature Google Meet Zoom Microsoft Teams
Minimum Plan Business Standard Business Business Basic
Annual Cost $168/user $199.90/user $72/user
Language Support English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German English only Multiple with translation
Transcript Format Google Doc VTT VTT, DOCX
Access Control Organizer only Host only Organizer only
Real-Time View No (saves after) Yes (live captions) Yes (live captions)
Speaker ID Basic Basic Advanced
Export Formats Google Doc, TXT, PDF, DOCX VTT VTT, DOCX
Storage Location Google Drive Zoom cloud OneDrive/SharePoint
Translation No No Yes (40+ languages)

Platform Strengths

Google Meet advantages:

  • Multiple language support (5 languages)
  • Google Docs integration for collaborative editing
  • Lower cost than Zoom ($168 vs $199.90/year)
  • Seamless Drive storage integration

Zoom advantages:

  • Live captions visible during meeting
  • Clear VTT format for video editing
  • More mature transcription feature
  • Better for professional content creation

Microsoft Teams advantages:

  • Lowest cost plan with transcription ($72/year)
  • Advanced speaker identification
  • Real-time translation (40+ languages)
  • Best for multilingual organizations

For detailed Zoom transcription coverage, see Zoom Meeting Transcription: Complete Guide.

For Microsoft Teams specifics, see Microsoft Teams Transcription Complete Guide.

AI Transcription Alternative Comparison

Service Cost Accuracy Speaker ID Languages Access
BrassTranscripts (WhisperX) $9/hour 88-93% (Interspeech) Automatic 99+ Direct file access
Google Meet Built-In $168/year + all users Varies Basic 5 Organizer only
Zoom Built-In $199.90/year + all users Varies Basic 1 Host only
Teams Built-In $72/year + all users Varies Advanced 40+ Organizer only

When AI transcription makes sense:

  • Better accuracy-to-cost ratio for moderate use
  • No platform subscription required
  • Flexible access control
  • Multiple export formats needed

Best Practices for Google Meet Transcription

Maximize transcription accuracy regardless of method used.

Audio Quality Optimization

Microphone selection:

  • Use dedicated USB microphone over laptop built-in
  • Position microphone 6-8 inches from mouth
  • Use headset with microphone for individual speakers
  • Consider conference microphone for group meetings

Environment control:

  • Choose quiet room with minimal background noise
  • Close windows to reduce exterior sounds
  • Disable notifications on computer (avoid notification sounds)
  • Use soft furnishings to reduce echo

Google Meet audio settings:

  1. Click "Settings" (gear icon) before joining
  2. Select "Audio" tab
  3. Choose correct microphone from dropdown
  4. Enable "Noise cancellation" (Google Meet setting)
  5. Test audio levels before meeting starts

Speaking Techniques

Individual speakers:

  • Speak clearly at moderate pace
  • Avoid excessive filler words
  • Articulate technical terms carefully
  • Pause briefly between major points

Multi-speaker meetings:

  • Introduce yourself when speaking ("This is Sarah")
  • Avoid interrupting other speakers
  • Use "raise hand" feature to organize turn-taking
  • Wait 1-2 seconds after speaker finishes before responding

Meeting facilitation:

  • Have participants introduce themselves at start
  • Address speakers by name ("Thanks, John, for that insight")
  • Encourage one speaker at a time
  • Recap key decisions and action items clearly at end

Recording Configuration

Google Meet recording settings:

  1. Join meeting as organizer
  2. Start recording early (before all participants join)
  3. Ensure audio is included (video+audio or audio-only)
  4. Monitor storage in Google Drive (ensure sufficient space)

Storage management:

  • Business Standard: 2 TB pooled per user
  • Typical 1-hour meeting: 300-500 MB
  • Can record ~4,000-7,000 hours before filling 2 TB
  • Delete old recordings if approaching limit

Post-Meeting Transcript Review

Verification checklist:

  • Check speaker identification accuracy
  • Review technical terminology and proper nouns
  • Verify numbers, dates, and key decisions
  • Note sections with unclear audio
  • Correct critical errors for business records

Efficient editing in Google Docs:

  1. Use Find & Replace (Ctrl+H) for repeated errors
  2. Add comments for unclear sections
  3. Use suggesting mode if collaborating on corrections
  4. Format key sections (headings, action items)
  5. Export final version in required format

Common correction patterns:

  • Company names and product names
  • Participant names (especially uncommon spellings)
  • Industry-specific terminology
  • URLs and email addresses mentioned
  • Numbers and statistics

Meeting Documentation Workflow

Standard process:

  1. Before meeting: Schedule and configure recording
  2. During meeting: Start recording, speak clearly
  3. After meeting: Review transcript within 24 hours
  4. Edit and format: Correct critical errors
  5. Share: Distribute to stakeholders
  6. Archive: Store in appropriate location with clear naming

For comprehensive meeting documentation workflows, see Corporate Meeting Documentation: Transcription Workflow.

Choosing the Right Google Meet Transcription Method

Decision framework based on organizational needs and resources.

For Small Teams (2-10 people)

Recommended: AI transcription from recordings

Why this works:

  • No Google Workspace upgrade required (use free accounts)
  • Pay only for meetings that need transcription
  • Better accuracy for important meetings
  • Flexible access control for all team members

Process:

  1. Record Google Meet with free account
  2. Download recording after meeting
  3. Upload to BrassTranscripts ($9/hour)
  4. Share transcript file directly with team

Cost example:

  • 5 hours transcription/month × $9/hour = $45/month
  • vs Google Workspace Business Standard: $14/month × 5 users = $70/month + transcription included
  • If transcribing less than 8 hours/month: AI transcription more cost-effective

For Medium Organizations (10-50 people)

Recommended: Google Workspace Business Standard + selective AI transcription

Strategy:

  • Upgrade to Business Standard for Workspace benefits + transcription
  • Use built-in transcription for routine internal meetings
  • Use AI transcription for critical/external meetings requiring higher accuracy

When to use built-in:

  • Daily team meetings
  • Internal project syncs
  • Routine status updates

When to use AI transcription:

  • Client meetings and consultations
  • Board meetings
  • Training sessions for documentation
  • External presentations

Cost optimization:

  • Leverage included transcription for majority of meetings
  • Pay-per-use AI transcription for 10-20% of meetings requiring higher accuracy
  • Best of both worlds: convenience + quality where needed

For Large Enterprises (50+ people)

Recommended: Google Workspace Enterprise + integrated solution

Options:

  • Workspace Enterprise plan with built-in transcription
  • Third-party integration (Otter Business, Fireflies Enterprise)
  • Custom AI transcription API for automated workflows

Evaluation criteria:

  • Integration with existing tools (Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack)
  • Compliance requirements (data residency, GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Volume discounts for high meeting frequency
  • Admin controls and user management
  • Custom vocabulary for company terminology

Enterprise approach:

  1. Standardize on Workspace Enterprise
  2. Enable built-in transcription organization-wide
  3. Integrate third-party service for advanced features (CRM sync, analytics)
  4. Establish policies for transcript retention and access
  5. Train staff on best practices

For Individual Users / Freelancers

Recommended: Free Google account + AI transcription

Why this works:

  • No monthly subscription costs
  • Pay only for meetings you transcribe
  • Professional quality without enterprise tools
  • Simple workflow

Process:

  1. Use free Google account for meetings
  2. Record important meetings locally
  3. Upload recordings to AI transcription service
  4. Download transcripts in needed format

Cost:

  • Free Google Meet for meetings
  • $9/hour for transcription (only when needed)
  • Typical freelancer: 2-4 hours/month = $18-36/month
  • Much less than Workspace Business Standard ($168/year = $14/month)

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions to frequent Google Meet transcription problems.

Transcription Option Not Available

Possible causes:

  • Free Google account (transcription requires paid Workspace)
  • Business Starter plan (transcription starts at Business Standard)
  • Admin has not enabled transcription feature
  • Not meeting organizer (only organizer can enable transcription)

Solutions:

  1. Verify Workspace plan - Check admin console or billing
  2. Contact administrator - Request transcription feature enablement
  3. Upgrade to Business Standard - If on Business Starter
  4. Alternative: Use AI transcription from recording (works with free accounts)

Transcript Not Saving to Drive

Possible causes:

  • Drive storage quota exceeded
  • Recording ended before saving completed
  • Permissions issue with Drive folder
  • Meeting recording not enabled alongside transcription

Solutions:

  1. Check Drive storage - Free up space if needed
  2. Wait 15 minutes - Processing can take time for long meetings
  3. Verify recording started - Transcription requires recording
  4. Check "Meet Recordings" folder directly - May not show in recent files
  5. Contact Google Workspace support - For persistent technical issues

Poor Transcription Accuracy

Possible causes:

  • Low audio quality (background noise, poor microphone)
  • Multiple overlapping speakers
  • Accented English or non-supported language
  • Fast speech or unclear articulation
  • Technical terminology not recognized

Solutions:

  1. Improve audio setup - Better microphone, quieter environment
  2. Review speaking techniques - Clear articulation, moderate pace
  3. Consider AI transcription - Professional models handle challenging audio better
  4. Edit transcript - Manual corrections for critical content
  5. Train participants - Share best practices for transcription-friendly meetings

For comprehensive troubleshooting, see AI Transcription Keeps Getting Words Wrong: 2026 Solutions.

Transcript Access Issues

Problem: Participants cannot access transcript - only organizer has access.

Solutions:

  1. Share via Drive - Organizer shares transcript using Google Drive permissions
  2. Add to Calendar - Attach transcript to Calendar event as file
  3. Email transcript - Send as attachment or Drive link
  4. Change ownership - Transfer transcript ownership if organizer leaves
  5. Use alternative method - AI transcription provides direct file access to all

For analysis of access control challenges across platforms, see Microsoft Teams Transcription Ownership Problem.

Conclusion

Google Meet transcription in 2025 offers multiple approaches with different trade-offs between cost, features, and accuracy.

Key takeaways:

Google Meet built-in transcription:

  • Requires Business Standard plan minimum ($168/year per user)
  • Five language support (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German)
  • Google Docs format with Drive integration
  • Organizer-only access (manual sharing required)
  • Best for: Organizations already on Business Standard+ for other Workspace features

Third-party integrations (Otter, Fireflies, Fathom):

  • Subscription-based ($10-20/month per user)
  • Enhanced collaboration and analysis features
  • Bot visibly joins meetings
  • Works with free Google accounts
  • Best for: Teams wanting advanced meeting intelligence

AI transcription from recordings (BrassTranscripts):

  • Pay-per-use ($0.15/minute = $9/hour)
  • Professional accuracy (88-93% on clean audio per Interspeech research)
  • Works with free Google accounts
  • Multiple format exports (TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON)
  • Direct file access (no permission dependencies)
  • Best for: Cost-conscious users, moderate transcription needs, flexible access requirements

Recommended approach:

For most organizations with moderate transcription needs, using free Google accounts for meetings and uploading recordings to dedicated AI transcription services provides the best combination of cost efficiency, transcription accuracy, and flexible access control.

For organizations already using Google Workspace Business Standard or higher for email, storage, and collaboration features, the included transcription provides convenient integration at no additional cost for routine meetings.


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