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Team Communication

Slack vs Google Chat

Which team communication tool is right for you? Compare features, pricing, and user reviews to make the best choice.

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Slack

4.533,000 reviews

Teams that need fast, searchable, channel-based communication with strong integrations and automation—especially cross-functional groups working across many projects and tools.

Starting at $8.75/user/month
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Google Chat

4.42,500 reviews

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

Starting at Included with Google Workspace (from ~$6/user/month)

Side-by-Side Comparison

FeatureSlackGoogle Chat
Pricing$8.75/user/monthIncluded with Google Workspace (from ~$6/user/month)
G2 Rating4.5 (33,000 reviews)4.4 (2,500 reviews)
Capterra Rating4.74.0
Best ForTeams that need fast, searchable, channel-based communication with strong integrations and automation—especially cross-functional groups working across many projects and tools.Teams already using Google Workspace that want lightweight, secure team chat tightly integrated with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Google Meet.

Pros & Cons

Slack

Pros

  • + Excellent channel-based organization and message search
  • + Large integration ecosystem and strong API platform
  • + Easy to adopt with a polished UX across desktop and mobile
  • + Automation options (Workflow Builder) reduce repetitive coordination work

Cons

  • Costs can add up at scale, especially for larger organizations
  • Notification overload and channel sprawl without good governance
  • Some advanced security/compliance features require higher-tier plans

Google Chat

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