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Google Hangouts vs Vidyo comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 3, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Hangouts
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Vidyo
Ranking in Virtual Meetings
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of Google Hangouts is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Vidyo is 0.8%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Virtual Meetings
 

Featured Reviews

ANIS QURESHI - PeerSpot reviewer
Quick and seamless meeting setup offers a smooth experience
I sometimes use Google Hangouts for my personal meetings only I find that Google Hangouts is very quick and easy to create a meeting, which is its biggest benefit. It doesn't have a 40-minute limitation unlike Zoom. It is easy to set up as well, taking just a couple of minutes. So far, I think…
reviewer2592660 - PeerSpot reviewer
Is excellent for video conferencing, with a very high usage rate
There are a few technical aspects that might need assistance, such as enabling Vidyo inside a web browser as opposed to using it via an SDK in an app. Occasionally, issues can arise when using video conferencing in third-party applications. Feedback from developers could be beneficial for improving these areas.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Google Hangouts is user-friendly. It supports low internet bandwidth."
"I find it valuable that Google Hangouts is a lightweight tool that doesn't take up a lot of memory and doesn't require a lot of resources."
"The most valuable feature has been the ability to present presentations during meetings."
"We use Google Hangouts to chat and exchange some quick information."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten...Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten based on the number of users we have."
"The most valuable feature of Google Hangouts is the ability to record the classes that I'm not able to attend. I can use the class recording to view whatever I missed later."
"Very good voice and video calling options."
"It's very easy to use."
"Vidyo is excellent for video conferencing, with a very high usage rate alongside Epic Solutions."
 

Cons

"The solution can improve by having more integration with different platforms."
"Support could be a bit faster."
"Google Hangouts should add a feature to show how someone connects, such as via a laptop or phone. If you know if someone is using a laptop you can ask them to share their screen."
"I think the version that I'm using doesn't allow recording. I guess it's more of a licensing issue than anything else, and it needs to be improved."
"It is not as stable. They can improve its stability."
"One improvement could be integration with Google Calendar to help find available timeslots when scheduling meetings with many participants."
"The scalability has room for improvement."
"Google Hangouts is not good enough to be used in a professional environment or for some official work, especially when compared to a product like Microsoft Teams."
"There are a few technical aspects that might need assistance, such as enabling Vidyo inside a web browser as opposed to using it via an SDK in an app."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is an annual subscription to use this solution."
"We access the solution through Google Workspace. It is inexpensive to use."
"I use the free version of the solution."
"There is no license cost."
"I don't need to buy Google Hangouts separately because it comes free with Google Workspace, and it is also available for my personal Gmail ID."
"Google Hangouts has reasonable pricing, but I don't use the paid version because I only have a small budget, though you get more features from the paid version."
"I believe my company has a yearly license for Google Hangouts, but I'm not sure because this is a corporate account, so I don't have the details."
"I pay $6 per user per month for Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Hangouts."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
87%
Computer Software Company
3%
Manufacturing Company
2%
Performing Arts
1%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Hangouts?
It's integration with Google is the valuable feature.
What needs improvement with Google Hangouts?
One improvement could be integration with Google Calendar to help find available timeslots when scheduling meetings with many participants.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Vidyo?
The financial model of Vidyo is different. It can be expensive and is not cheap, but the pricing can be better negotiated depending on usage. It depends on how it aligns with your business model an...
What needs improvement with Vidyo?
There are a few technical aspects that might need assistance, such as enabling Vidyo inside a web browser as opposed to using it via an SDK in an app. Occasionally, issues can arise when using vide...
What is your primary use case for Vidyo?
We use Vidyo for telemedicine. It is integrated into our telehealth solutions, specifically with Epic Solutions in the United States. In health care, telemedicine is not an option anymore; it is a ...
 

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Also Known As

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VidyoConferencing
 

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Sample Customers

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Mercy, Ricoh, Rubbermaid, Philips, Hitachi Inspire, Vedder Price, Carnegie Mellon University, 2Internet, Arizona State University, Ontario Telemedicine Network, GAP
Find out what your peers are saying about Google Hangouts vs. Vidyo and other solutions. Updated: June 2025.
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