A free account does not necessarily include unlimited meeting time. “Unlimited meetings” can mean you may start as many sessions as you like, with a duration cap on each one. Check session length separately from the number of meetings allowed.
Read the duration rules
Zoom Basic currently lists a 40-minute meeting limit. Google Meet’s no-cost meetings with three or more participants generally last up to an hour. Zoho Meeting’s free plan also lists a 60-minute limit. Exceptions and paid plans should be checked directly with each provider.
Ask what unlimited means
Check whether a claim applies to one-to-one calls, group calls, a trial or a particular account type. Also check participant caps and any fair-use conditions. Do not rely on an old comparison chart when planning a lengthy workshop.
Consider the practical alternatives
A shorter agenda may fit a free plan. If the work genuinely needs a long uninterrupted session, compare a paid plan with the cost of interrupting everyone. Self-hosted software may offer different controls, but running servers and providing support still has a cost.
Choose a comfortable session length
Removing a software limit is not a reason to meet without breaks. Agree an end time, give people a pause and share background material in advance. For VR, headset comfort and inclusive access also need planning, regardless of the subscription’s meeting allowance.
Official references, checked 16 October 2026: Zoom Meetings, Google Meet limits, Zoho plans.
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