Team Communication
Google Chat
From $7G2 4.6 · 48,204 reviews
Teams already using Google Workspace that want lightweight, secure team chat tightly integrated with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Google Meet.
Quick overview
- Pricing
- Included with Google Workspace (from $7/user/month, annual)
- Plans
- No standalone paid plan; included with Google Workspace. Business Starter $7/user/month, Business Standard $14/user/month, Business Plus $22/user/month with a 1-year commitment; flexible month-to-month billing costs more. Enterprise: custom pricing.
- G2 rating
- 4.6 / 5.0
- Comparisons
- Featured in 1 comparison
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
Sarah Chen