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Does Google Meet work on Linux?

by Google

Quick answerWorks in the browser

Partly. Google has no Meet desktop app for Linux, but the web version works in a Linux browser.

By GoogleData checked Nov 2, 2026Check it with your other apps

Which install method should you use for Google Meet?

Use in a web browser.

  • In a web browser. Google offers Google Meet on the web, so no install is needed.

Use Google Meet in a web browser

Google offers Google Meet on the web. Open it in Firefox, Chrome or Edge on Linux and sign in. Chrome and Edge can usually install web apps like this one in their own window.

Open Google Meet on the web

Best Google Meet alternatives for Linux

ZoomRuns natively

Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing

Jitsi MeetRuns natively

Jitsi Meet - Secure, Simple and Scalable Video Conferences

Sources

Google Meet on Linux: common questions

Does Google Meet work on Linux?

Partly. Google has no Meet desktop app for Linux, but the web version works in a Linux browser.

What is the best Linux alternative to Google Meet?

Zoom and Jitsi Meet are the closest alternatives that run on Linux. Zoom: Zoom Communications publishes an official Linux version of Zoom. It’s on Flathub (2.7M installs).