Not all Google Workspace editions are the same to record in meet
This distinction is important for organizations that need to record meetings for compliance, training, or documentation purposes.
Google Workspace is a suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools developed by Google. It includes popular services like Gmail for email, Google Drive for cloud storage, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for document creation, Google Calendar, Google Meet for video meetings, and more. It is designed primarily for businesses, organizations, and educational institutions to provide custom domain email addresses and integrated tools for collaboration and communication.
Google Meet is an online video conferencing and meeting tool that is part of the Google Workspace suite. It allows users to connect via video calls, screen sharing, and presentations from anywhere on any device.
Not all editions of Google Workspace support recording Google Meet sessions. Here’s a summary of the eligibility for Google Meet recording based on Google Workspace editions:
The recording feature is only available to certain paid Google Workspace users. Google Meet recording is available for these editions:
- Meeting recording is only supported on Google Workspace editions starting from Business Standard and above.
- Enterprise editions include advanced meeting and security controls that might enhance recording features and compliance.
- Recordings are saved to the meeting organizer’s Google Drive and can be shared with participants.
- Recording features include video, audio, and presentations.
Lower-tier plans like Business Starter or individual accounts do not support recording. The free version of Google Meet and the Business Starter plan do not support recording.
| Google Workspace Edition | Google Meet Recording Feature | Recording Limitations and Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Business Starter | Recording not available | Basic plan does not include meeting recording functionality. |
| Business Standard | Recording available | Meeting recording is supported; max 150 participants. |
| Business Plus | Recording available | Enhanced security and recording; supports up to 500 participants. |
| Enterprise Standard & Enterprise Plus | Recording available (plus advanced features) | Supports up to 1000 participants, in-domain live streaming, and additional controls for recording and security. |
Recording permission must be enabled by the Google Workspace admin in the Admin console. Only meeting organizers or people with organizer approval can start recording. The recording is saved automatically to the organizer’s Google Drive.
If you are using a plan that does not include this feature (like Business Starter or free edition), you will need to upgrade to one of the supported editions to record Google Meet sessions. If recording capability is a critical requirement, ensure you select a Workspace plan that supports Google Meet recording and verify your admin settings allow meeting recording.
This distinction is important for organizations that need to record meetings for compliance, training, or documentation purposes. To get recording, upgrading from Business Starter to at least Business Standard is essential.
More Information ℹ
Some content may be available to logged in Readers only.
Gabby
