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Answer: three ways to record Google Meet
The short answer: there are three ways to record a Google Meet — Google Meet’s built-in recording (only on eligible paid Workspace plans, saved to the host’s Google Drive), the MeetingJuice Chrome extension (records on any plan, free, with a transcript and AI summary), or the MeetingJuice bot (joins and records for you, even if you skip the call). Below: each method step by step — and where your recordings end up.
Method 1 — Google Meet’s built-in recording
- 1Open your Google Meet as the host (built-in recording needs Business Standard, Business Plus, or another eligible Workspace/education plan).
- 2Click the Activities icon (bottom-right) → Recording → Start recording, then confirm.
- 3Stop recording before you leave; the file is processed and saved to the organizer’s Google Drive, in a “Meet Recordings” folder.
- 4You’ll also get an email with the recording link once it’s ready.
Method 2 — MeetingJuice Chrome extension (free, any plan)
- 1Install the MeetingJuice extension from the Chrome Web Store.
- 2Join your Google Meet — capture starts from the side panel, with no host permission and no eligible Workspace tier required.
- 3When the call ends, your recording, full transcript and AI summary are in your dashboard — searchable and exportable to Docs, Slides or Gmail.
Method 3 — Send the MeetingJuice bot
- 1Invite bot@meetingjuice.com to the calendar event, or send the bot from the Workspace add-on.
- 2The MeetingJuice bot joins as a participant and records the meeting for you.
- 3You don’t even have to attend — the recording and AI summary land in your dashboard automatically.
Built-in Google Meet recording vs MeetingJuice
| MeetingJuice | Built-in recording | |
|---|---|---|
| Plan required | Any plan (incl. free) | Paid Workspace (Business+) |
| Who can record | Anyone in the call | Host only |
| What you get | Recording + transcript + AI summary | Video file only |
| Languages | 80+ languages | — |
| Where it lives | Searchable dashboard | Organizer’s Drive |
| Cost | Free to start | Part of paid plan |
Why record with MeetingJuice instead of the built-in recorder
Free on any plan
No Workspace upgrade and no admin rights — record any Google Meet on the free plan.
More than a video
Get a searchable transcript and an AI summary with action items, not just an MP4 in Drive.
No host permission
Record meetings you don’t own — the built-in recorder is locked to the host.
Private by design
No audio stored: we read Meet’s captions, encrypt at rest, and never train AI on your data.
