Neat Licensing Guide for Dedicated Platforms
Neat, Jun 16, 2026
A reference for licensing requirements to operate Neat devices in dedicated appliance mode for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
Google Meet Hardware Licensing
Google Meet hardware devices require an active Google Meet Hardware license to operate. Licenses are managed through the Google Admin console and assigned to enrolled devices.
| Scenario | Devices | License required |
| Meeting Spaces | – Neat Bar 2 or Neat Bar Pro with Neat Pad as room controller – Neat Board 50 or Neat Board Pro Neat Board 32 coming soon – Neat Pad or Neat Pad Pro as a room scheduling device requires connecting to a room booking application through Neat Open apps. | Google Meet hardware license |
For organizations with 10 or fewer licenses, licenses can be purchased directly through the Google Admin console. For more than 10 licenses, purchase must go through a Google reseller. Auto-renewal is only available via reseller.
For the most current information regarding Google Meet hardware licensing, visit https://knowledge.workspace.google.com/admin/meet-hardware/buy-meet-hardware-licenses
Microsoft Teams Licensing
Microsoft Teams Rooms Basic
Microsoft Teams Rooms Basic provides core meeting and conferencing functionality for up to 25 devices in a single Microsoft tenant, as well as core security and management capabilities.
This is designed for:
- Small and medium businesses.
- Companies starting their hybrid journey.
- Companies with 25 meeting rooms or less.
- Companies looking to evaluate MTR devices.
Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro
Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro provides advanced meeting experiences that are better optimized for hybrid work. It also includes advanced security, granular management controls, and rich reporting and analytics.
This is designed for:
- Organizations of all sizes.
- Companies scaling their hybrid journey.
- Companies who want to easily and proactively manage multiple meeting rooms.
To enable Neat devices with Microsoft Teams, you’ll need the following license(s):
| Scenario | Devices | License required |
| Meeting Spaces | – Neat Bar 2 or Neat Bar Pro with Neat Pad or Neat Pad Pro as room controller – Neat Board 50 or Neat Board ProNeat Board 32 certification pending | Microsoft Teams Rooms – Basic or Pro Optional: Teams Phone Calling Plan |
| Microsoft Teams Shared Space | Neat Pad or Neat Pad Pro (pending certification) as Teams Panel (for meeting spaces without MTR Pro license) | Microsoft Teams Shared Devices License |
For the latest information regarding Microsoft Teams Rooms licensing, please visit https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/rooms/rooms-licensing
Zoom Spaces Licensing
Zoom Spaces provides a full-featured meeting room experience for dedicated conference spaces, huddle rooms, personal spaces, and more. Each Zoom Room requires one Zoom Rooms license per space, regardless of room type.
To enable Neat devices with Zoom Rooms, you’ll need the following license(s):
| Scenario | Devices | License required |
| Meeting Spaces | – Neat Bar 2 or Neat Bar Pro with Neat Pad or Neat Pad Pro as room controller – Neat Board 32, Neat Board 50, Neat Board Pro or Neat Frame | Zoom Rooms license |
| Companion Whiteboard | Neat Board 32, Neat Board 50, Neat Board Pro, or Neat Frame | Included with existing Zoom Rooms license, does not require additional license |
| Kiosk Mode supporting virtual receptionist, visitor management, and workspace reservation | Neat Frame, Neat Board 32, Neat Board 50, or Neat Board Pro | Zoom Rooms license |
| Scheduling Display | Neat Pad or Neat Pad Pro as Scheduling Display | Zoom Rooms license. One license enables unlimited scheduling displays per account. |
| Digital Signage | Neat Board 32, Neat Board 50 or Neat Board Pro | Zoom Rooms license. One license enables unlimited digital signage per account. |
| Personal Spaces | Neat Frame or Neat Board 32 for personal Zoom Room | No paid license required. Personal Zoom Rooms Pro license |
| PSTN Calling | Any Neat device in a Zoom Room | Zoom Phone license (add-on) |
For the latest information regarding Zoom Spaces licensing, visit https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0057894