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8x8 Meet
by 8x8 Meet
What 8x8 Meet is
8x8 Meet is a video-conferencing service with screen sharing, meeting recording, and breakout rooms. It supports meetings with up to 10,000 participants, while the listed Free plan specifies 500 participants. The plan costs nothing. It is available through the web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and a Chrome extension, offering browser, desktop, mobile, and extension access. Listed integrations include Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, and YouTube. 8x8 Meet is presented on 8x8’s video-conferencing product page. The maker is listed as founded in 1987 and based in Campbell, California, United States. The participant figures distinguish the stated maximum from the Free plan’s specified capacity. Users considering it can weigh its meeting features and platform options against the free plan’s participant count, depending on their meeting needs.
Who it suits
It may suit individuals or organizations looking for online meetings with recording, screen sharing, or breakout rooms. Its range of platforms and listed calendar, office, and YouTube integrations may fit users joining from different devices or coordinating with those services.
What it does well
- Free plan costs nothing
- Supports up to 10,000 participants
- Includes recording, breakout rooms, and screen sharing
- Available on web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension
- Lists Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, and YouTube integrations
What to know first
- Free plan specifies 500 participants
- Maximum participant figure is separate from the Free plan count
Limits
The Free plan specifies 500 participants. A separate maximum participant figure of 10,000 is listed for the service.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 500 participants | Free |
| X7 | per user, per month · chat · co-browse · email · SMS · social media | $110 a month |
| X8 | per user, per month · quality management · real-time multi-screen monitoring · screen recording · speech analytics | $140 a month |
| X2 | per user, per month · 99.999% uptime · business SMS/MMS · Microsoft Teams and Slack integrations · team messaging · unlimited calling to 14 countries | $24 a month |
| X4 | per user, per month · 8x8 Frontdesk · monitor, whisper and barge · supervisor analytics · unlimited calling to 48 countries | $44 a month |
| X6 | per user, per month · call recording · chat · CRM · journey mapping · IVR · reporting and analytics | $85 a month |
| Current 8x8 Work packages | custom quote · mix-and-match unified communications, contact center, communications APIs and Microsoft Teams offerings | On request |
As 8x8.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the 8x8 video-conferencing product page.
- Choose web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or the Chrome extension.
- Start with the Free plan at no cost.
- Use the listed Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, or YouTube integrations if relevant.
Verdict
8x8 Meet offers meeting tools and access across browser, desktop, mobile, and extension platforms. The Free plan’s stated capacity is 500 participants, distinct from the listed maximum of 10,000.
Questions
Is 8x8 Meet free?
Yes. The Free plan is listed as free.
How many participants can join?
The Free plan specifies 500 participants. The service also lists a maximum of 10,000 participants.
Which platforms support 8x8 Meet?
It is listed for web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and the Chrome extension.
Does 8x8 Meet support recording and breakout rooms?
Yes. Meeting recording and breakout rooms are listed features, as is screen sharing.
Which integrations are listed?
Google Calendar, Microsoft Office 365, and YouTube are listed integrations.
Where is the maker based?
The maker is listed as 8x8 Meet, headquartered in Campbell, California, United States, and founded in 1987.
Facts from 8x8 Meet's own pages
- Availability commitment
- 8x8 advertises a financially backed 99.999% end-to-end uptime SLA for its UCaaS and CCaaS platform. · 8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Breakout rooms
- Yes · 8x8.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Calendar add-ons
- Standalone-user instructions provide a free Chrome extension for Google Calendar and a Microsoft AppSource add-in for Office 365. · docs-alt.8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Calendar integration
- 8x8 documents Google Calendar and Microsoft 365/Outlook calendar synchronization for scheduling and joining meetings. · help.8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- Gartner lists 8x8 as founded in 1987. · gartner.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters and size
- LinkedIn lists headquarters in Campbell, California and 1,001–5,000 employees. · linkedin.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Company legal name
- The maker is 8x8, Inc., a public company. · linkedin.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Compliance claims
- The feature catalog states SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27017:2015, PCI-DSS 4.0, HITRUST, HIPAA mapping and NIST alignment. · 8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Content sharing
- The product supports screen and application sharing, file sharing, recordings, whiteboarding, polls, reactions and breakout rooms. · 8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- CRM integrations
- Official feature documentation lists Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Zendesk, NetSuite, Zoho, HubSpot, ServiceNow, Freshdesk and Bullhorn integrations. · 8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Developer APIs
- The public 8x8 Connect developer portal provides API references and guides for SMS, business messaging, verification, voice callflows and voice messaging, with an API key obtained after signup. · developer.8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Device handoff
- The mobile, desktop and web apps can detect an active meeting and let users flip it between devices. · help.8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Documentation and support
- 8x8 publishes a searchable help center with meeting, installation, calendar and release documentation and links to support, community and training resources. · help.8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1987 · 8x8.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · 8x8.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Campbell, California, United States · 8x8.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Key integrations
- Google Calendar,Microsoft Office 365,YouTube · 8x8.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Licence and hosting
- The reviewed documentation describes a hosted 8x8 service and does not publish an open-source licence or self-hosting package. · developer.8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: pricing transparency and value
- Independent pricing pages say current pricing is contact-sales and reviewers note that plans can be expensive versus competitors or add costs for some features. · capterra.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: support responsiveness
- G2 review analysis repeatedly reports slow or poor customer-support responses during troubleshooting and configuration. · g2.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Limit: technical performance
- G2 reviewers report lagging apps and login problems, while GetApp reviews include complaints about delayed or inaudible calls. · g2.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Max participants
- 10000 · 8x8.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Meeting asset links
- Authenticated attendees can create one shared public link to recordings, chat, transcripts, summaries and other assets; the link expires after 30 days. · help.8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
- Meeting controls
- Hosts can use lobbies, passcodes, universal mute, participant removal, role delegation and bulk audio/video moderation. · 8x8.com, 21 Oct 2026
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