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Google Chat

Team Communication
★4.4•2,500 G2 reviews

Teams already using Google Workspace that want lightweight, secure team chat tightly integrated with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Google Meet.

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Quick Overview

Pricing
Included with Google Workspace (from ~$6/user/month)
Details
No standalone paid plan; included with Google Workspace. Business Starter ~$6/user/month, Business Standard ~$12/user/month, Business Plus ~$18/user/month (annual billing; pricing varies by region/billing).
G2 Rating
4.4 / 5.0
Capterra
4.0 / 5.0
Comparisons
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Key Features

  • 1:1 and group messaging with threaded conversations
  • Spaces (persistent rooms) for teams/projects with shared files and tasks
  • Deep integration with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Docs/Sheets/Slides, Calendar, Meet)
  • File sharing and collaboration with Drive permissions and link controls
  • Search across messages and shared content with Google-quality search

Pros

  • +Seamless Google Workspace integration (Drive sharing, Calendar/Meet, Gmail notifications)
  • +Simple UI with strong search and reliable cross-device sync
  • +Good admin controls and security/compliance options via Workspace editions
  • +Included with Workspace plans—no separate per-app purchase for most organizations

Cons

  • −Less robust than Slack/Microsoft Teams for advanced chat workflows and third-party app ecosystem
  • −Some features depend on Workspace edition and admin configuration (can be confusing across tiers)
  • −External collaboration and cross-org spaces can be limited by org policies and tenant settings

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