Google Chat
Team messaging built into Google Workspace with Spaces, threads, and deep Google app integration.
Overview
Google Chat is the team messaging component of Google Workspace. It offers Spaces (group conversations), threads, and deep integration with Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Meet.
Strengths
- Seamless integration with Google Workspace
- Clean, simple interface
- Included with Google Workspace subscription
- Good mobile experience
Weaknesses
- Limited features compared to Slack
- Fewer third-party integrations
- Not available as a standalone product
- Threading can be confusing
Pricing estimate
$60
/month
$720/year
Quick info
- Category
- Team Communication
- Starting price
- $6/user/mo
- Free tier
- No
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Any size
- Founded
- 2017
Last updated 2026-04-12
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