Best Google Chat alternatives
Quick comparison: Google Chat vs Slack
| Feature | Google Chat | Slack |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $6/user/mo | $7.25/user/mo |
Google Chat comparisons
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Slack vs Google Chat
Slack is built for teams that need organized, searchable communication. Google Chat is built for teams already using google workspace. Pick the one that fits.
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Microsoft Teams vs Google Chat
Microsoft Teams is built for organizations already using microsoft 365. Google Chat is built for teams already using google workspace. Pick the one that fits.
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Discord vs Google Chat
Discord is the free option; Google Chat charges $6/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Mattermost vs Google Chat
Mattermost is the free option; Google Chat charges $6/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Rocket.Chat vs Google Chat
Rocket.Chat is the free option; Google Chat charges $6/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
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Element vs Google Chat
Element is the free option; Google Chat charges $6/user/mo but may offer more polish. Here is how they compare.
More Team Communication tools
Slack
Team messaging platform with channels, threads, and integrations for workplace communication.
Microsoft Teams
All-in-one communication platform with chat, video meetings, and Office 365 integration.
Discord
Voice, video, and text communication platform originally built for gaming, now used by communities and teams.
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Mattermost
Open-source, self-hosted team messaging platform for organizations that need data sovereignty.
Rocket.Chat
Open-source communication platform with team chat, video, and omnichannel customer engagement.
Element
Decentralized, end-to-end encrypted messaging built on the Matrix protocol.
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