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What is Google Chat?
From direct messages to group conversations, Google Chat helps teams and businesses collaborate fluidly and efficiently from anywhere. Securely connect with anyone you work with, and take group work to the next level with shared chat, files and tasks.
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86 Likeliness to Recommend
95 Plan to Renew
84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+92 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Google Chat?
Pros
- Acts with Integrity
- Efficient Service
- Fair
- Reliable
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Instant Messaging
Voice and Video Collaboration
Notifications
Screen Sharing
Task Management
File Sharing Collaboration
Search
Document Collaboration
Integration With Productivity Tools
Granular Access Management
Cross Platform Support
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Usability and Intuitiveness
Business Value Created
Ease of IT Administration
Quality of Features
Ease of Data Integration
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Customization
Breadth of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Vendor Support
Google Chat Reviews
Arthur V.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Other
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Nov 2024
Fantastic product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?
Google integration: Seamlessly connects with other Google products like Drive, Calendar, and Meet, making it convenient for workflow.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
its ease of use, seamless integration with other Google Workspace products, and accessibility across devices as major strengths, but some criticize its lack of advanced features compared to competitors
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Accessibility: Available on multiple platforms, including mobile and desktop, with consistent experience. Free to use: Included with a Google account, making it a cost-effective option.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy

Jitendra S.
- Role: Human Resources
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Nov 2024
Effective Collaboration with Google Chat
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?
Google Chat is different because it works well with other Google apps like Gmail and Google Drive, making it easy to share files and set up meetings. It’s easy to use, with features like direct messages, group chats, and smart notifications. Plus, it works smoothly on phones, tablets, and computers, so you can stay connected no matter where you are.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite thing about Google Chat is how easy it is to use. I can quickly start conversations, share files, and keep everything organized in one place. It’s really helpful for working with teams because it connects easily with Google Drive and Calendar.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The thing I don’t like about Google Chat is that it doesn’t work as smoothly with apps that aren’t from Google. It’s great with Google tools, but not as easy to use with other apps. Also, some people might find it too simple compared to other chat apps that have more features.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would recommend Google Chat if you want a simple, easy-to-use messaging app, especially if your team already uses Google apps like Gmail and Drive. It’s great for quick chats and sharing files. But if you need more features or customization, you might want to look at other options.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing

Surbhi C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Nov 2024
Enterprise Business Messaging App Review
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?
Available on all platform like web and mobile app. Easy to integrate with Google workspace. we can use with gmail account. It encrypts our chats and shared data over the chats.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Anytime I can arrange or schedule meeting or conference with the clients using the gmail account or mobile. Smart reply saves time in writing messages. Lots of stickers and customisation offers with in the single app.
What do you dislike most about this product?
No dislike from my side. It is fulfilling our needs.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
It is good for small or large organisation because it is cheaper than others.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing