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Google Chat

4.5 (2,366)
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Communication tool for businesses and non-profits
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About Google Chat

Google Chat is a communication software that helps businesses of all sizes and non-profit organizations collaborate on projects and tasks. It lets users set up virtual chat rooms and chat threads, track task progress, and create follow-up tasks on a centralized platform.

Google Chat enables professionals to automatically receive notifications when users share files and post comments on Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides. Teams can connect the system with Google Calendar to schedule meetings based on staff members’ availability. It also utilizes single sign-on and two-factor authentication methodologies to provide secure user experience whilst maintaining compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, ISO, and AICPA regulations and guidelines.

Google Chat comes with an API, which enables businesses to integrate the system with GSuite applications and several third-party solutions. It provides a search functionality, which allows staff members to filter through previous conversations and shared files.

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Reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5
(2,366)
Value for Money
4.6/5
Features
4.3/5
Ease of Use
4.6/5
Customer Support
4.4/5

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Muhammad Daud
Muhammad Daud
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Google Space team collaboration tool

Reviewed on 11/07/2024

Overall I found Google Chat easy to use, integrate, and train the staff. It is good for team...

Overall I found Google Chat easy to use, integrate, and train the staff. It is good for team collaboration, easy to share files, and create the workspace.

Pros

I have tried different messaging apps and platforms and Google Chat so far is a very light and easy-to-use app. It offers a variety of features like Real-time Messaging, Spaces, File Sharing, Task Management, and Security. Recently Google Chat has also updated AI features.

Cons

There is a limitation in integrating the codes and logs like Slack within Channels.

Alternatives Considered

Spike, ClickMeeting and Stackby

Reasons for Choosing Google Chat

Slack was expensive and cost more to run. The application takes a lot of RAM and slows down the process.

Switched From

Slack

Reasons for Switching to Google Chat

Cost, ease of use, and simplicity. Chat integrates seamlessly with Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, and other Google Workspace apps which makes it easy for us to use all in one workspace.
Stephanie
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  • Industry: Religious Institutions
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

Overall rating

  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Google Chat Review

Reviewed on 12/03/2025

Pros

Being able to quickly communicate with a number of co-workers, both in groups or spaces, or by private messages. Also being able to share files, drop links, etc.

Cons

Sometimes I lose replies to messages in threads.

Aaron
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Convenient integration but lacks uniqueness

Reviewed on 15/09/2024

Google Chat allowed us to communicate efficiently within Google Workspace, but it didn’t offer any...

Google Chat allowed us to communicate efficiently within Google Workspace, but it didn’t offer any unique features that set it apart.

Pros

Google Chat’s seamless integration with Google Workspace, make it convenient for people already invested in the ecosystem.

Cons

We found nothing particularly special about Google Chat, as it lacks standout features compared to other messaging apps.

Chad
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Instant messaging

Reviewed on 08/01/2025

Google chat is easy to use for creating communication space.

Google chat is easy to use for creating communication space.

Pros

Google chat is easy to sign in using Google account and it's integrated with Gemini AI

Cons

Google chat allows instant messaging and sharing ideas.

Harshal
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

All chat via G-chat

Reviewed on 17/01/2025

Pros

simplest tool of google and most effective for new enterprises..

Cons

threading of messages is not easy to manage

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Google Chat FAQs

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Google Chat offers the following pricing plans:

  • Free Trial: Not Available

Please contact Google directly for pricing information.

Google Chat has the following typical customers:

2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

Google Chat supports the following languages:

English

Google Chat supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

Google Chat integrates with the following applications:

Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Workspace

Google Chat offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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