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Why Do You Need Google Meet Alternatives?
In China, Google Meet is inaccessible due to network restrictions. Many people accustomed to using Meet find it won't open or connect. If you're a Taiwanese businessperson working in China, a remote worker, or an employee who needs to collaborate with Chinese teams, you'll need stable alternatives.
This article curates several video conferencing tools that work smoothly in China, plus a powerful meeting note-taking tool—Tinrec (Miaoting Recording)—that turns your meeting recordings into usable assets.
Tinrec (Miaoting Recording) — The Best Helper for Meeting Content Organization
Tinrec is an AI-powered recording and audio/video organization tool. It's not a video conferencing software, but it's your best post-meeting assistant. It converts meeting recordings to text, automatically generates summaries, action items, chapters, and lets you ask questions about the meeting content.
Key Highlights
- Multi-source transcription: Record meetings in real-time with Tinrec for instant transcription, or upload audio files afterward, or even paste a public video link (e.g., a YouTube tutorial) — everything gets turned into a transcript.
- More than text, it helps you understand content: Automatically generates AI summaries, chapters, and key points, so you can quickly grasp crucial decisions from long meetings without missing anything.
- AI chat query: Ask an assistant that has seen all your meetings: "What was the budget conclusion from last discussion?" Tinrec instantly finds the answer from the recording.
- Export and reuse: Export organized content to Word, PDF, Notion, etc., and automatically generate meeting minutes and reports that are ready to deliver.
Pricing
Tinrec offers a free tier with basic monthly transcription quota, allowing you to try real-time recording, file transcription, and online video parsing. For more transcription needs, you can choose a weekly pass (ideal for short-term intensive use), Pro monthly, or annual subscription — long-term use offers better value.
Who Is It For
If you have weekly meetings, courses, or interviews and need to quickly produce meeting notes and action items, or turn scattered audio/video data into a searchable knowledge base, Tinrec is a worthwhile investment.
Tencent Meeting — The Most Stable Video Conferencing in China
Tencent Meeting is the highest-market-share video conferencing tool in China, with stable connection quality and comprehensive features. Compared to Google Meet, it's optimized for Chinese network environments, supporting screen sharing, virtual backgrounds, and meeting recording (cloud recording requires payment).
Key Highlights
- Free tier supports up to 300 participants with no time limit, sufficient for most teams.
- Supports quick joining via WeChat Mini Program, almost zero barrier for Chinese users.
Pricing
The free personal version is quite feature-rich; business version charges per user and offers longer cloud recording storage.
Who Is It For
People who primarily hold meetings within China or frequently meet with Chinese clients and vendors.
DingTalk — All-in-One Office Platform, Meetings as One Feature
DingTalk is Alibaba's enterprise collaboration platform, with video conferencing as one of its features. Its strength lies in deep integration with attendance, approvals, and document collaboration. If your company already uses DingTalk, leveraging its meeting feature is the most convenient option.
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Key Highlights
- Free tier supports up to 302 participants with no time limit, plus one-click meeting notes and action items.
- Meeting recordings are automatically saved to DingTalk's cloud drive for easy review.
Pricing
Basic features are free; advanced management and storage require payment.
Who Is It For
Teams that already use DingTalk for daily management and prefer not to install additional meeting software.
Zoom — The Go-To for International Meetings, but Use with Caution in China
Zoom is popular worldwide, but in mainland China, you may need to use a reseller or the Chinese version, and connection quality can occasionally be unstable. If you need to meet with international clients, Zoom is still a familiar interface for many.
Key Highlights
- Free tier allows up to 100 participants for 40-minute meetings, suitable for short meetings.
- Whiteboard, breakout rooms, and other features are comprehensive.
Pricing
Free tier has a time limit; Pro version is about $15.99/month/host, removing the 40-minute limit.
Who Is It For
People who need to meet with overseas teams or clients and can tolerate occasional network instability.
Microsoft Teams — Perfect Integration with the Office Ecosystem
Microsoft Teams is accessible in China and suitable for enterprises already using Outlook, Word, and Excel. Its video conferencing is stable, and it directly integrates with OneDrive for file sharing.
Key Highlights
- Free tier supports up to 100 participants for 60-minute meetings.
- Live captions and meeting recording (saved to OneDrive) are available.
Pricing
Personal free version has limited features; business versions typically come with Microsoft 365 subscriptions, costing around $4–12.5/user/month.
Who Is It For
Companies that have already adopted the Microsoft ecosystem and need frequent document sharing and collaboration.
WeChat / QQ Group Video — A Truly Zero-Cost Option
If it's just a quick discussion among a few people, WeChat or QQ group video is the simplest solution. No additional installation needed, and almost everyone in China uses them.
Key Highlights
- Completely free, ready to use anytime, suitable for informal small discussions.
- WeChat also allows screen sharing (with limitations on mobile).
Pricing
Completely free.
Who Is It For
Scenarios where no meeting minutes are needed, few participants, and quick coordination is the goal.
With So Many Options, How Do You Choose?
- For the most comprehensive meeting note-taking (transcription + AI summary + action items + Q&A) → Tinrec (record first, organize later — strongest at post-meeting tasks)
- For the most stable meetings in China, with up to 300 participants and no time limit → Tencent Meeting
- If your company already uses DingTalk and you don't want to switch tools → Use DingTalk's built-in meeting
- If you frequently meet with international clients and don't mind using a VPN occasionally → Zoom
- If your company uses Office 365 and you want deep integration between meetings and documents → Microsoft Teams
- For a quick chat among a few people with no need for records → WeChat / QQ Group Video
- If you need to turn audio content from meetings, courses, or interviews into a searchable knowledge base, Tinrec is currently the most comprehensive choice, and the free tier lets you try it first.
Before Using Meeting Tools and Recording, Keep These in Mind
- Obtain consent for recording: Regardless of which tool you use, informing participants beforehand is the most basic respect and helps avoid legal issues.
- Network environment determines quality: When using international tools (like Zoom) in China, pair them with a stable network or VPN to ensure smooth meetings.
- Post-meeting organization matters more than you think: Revisiting a two-hour meeting to find key points is painful. Make it a habit to organize with tools like Tinrec—it saves a lot of time.
Conclusion
Google Meet is unavailable in China, but there are plenty of alternatives. If you want a stable, free tool that handles most scenarios, Tencent Meeting is the simplest choice. If you want meeting content to be truly organized and utilized—not sitting in your hard drive—Tinrec is definitely worth a try. All options have free tiers, so test them out and find the best combo for you.
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