Google Chat
Workspace Business Starter
$7.00 × 10 seats$70.00
× 12 months$840.00
Per year
$7.00 per person / mo
$840
Includes Gmail, Drive and Meet
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Google Chat
59%
match · $840/yr
Webex Suite
67%
match · $1,440/yr
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered, in US dollars (USD). Prices checked Nov 2026.
Smaller bill
Webex Suite
Webex Meet
$12.00 × 10 seats$120.00
× 12 months$1,440.00
Per year
$12.00 per person / mo
$1,440
Google Chat
From $7
Teams already using Google Workspace that want lightweight, secure team chat tightly integrated with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Google Meet.
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Webex Suite
From $12Free plan
G2 4.2 · 18,927 reviewsMid-market and enterprise teams that want an all-in-one suite for messaging, meetings, and calling with strong security, compliance, and centralized administration—especially organizations already using Cisco infrastructure.
Side by side
| Google Chat | Webex Suite | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Included with Google Workspace (from $7/user/month, annual) | Free; paid from $12/user/month (annual) |
| Price checked | Oct 2026 | Oct 2026 |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | 4.2 (18,927 reviews) |
| Best For | Teams already using Google Workspace that want lightweight, secure team chat tightly integrated with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Google Meet. | Mid-market and enterprise teams that want an all-in-one suite for messaging, meetings, and calling with strong security, compliance, and centralized administration—especially organizations already using Cisco infrastructure. |
Pros and cons
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
Webex Suite
Pros
- Robust meetings experience with strong audio/video quality and collaboration tools
- Integrated suite (messaging + meetings + calling) reduces tool sprawl
- Enterprise-grade security, compliance, and admin management
- Broad integrations and device/room system support (especially in Cisco environments)
Cons
- Pricing and packaging can be complex (calling/PSTN and advanced features often add cost)
- UI/feature set can feel heavy compared with simpler chat-first tools
- Some advanced capabilities vary by plan, region, or admin configuration
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