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Google Chat

Composite Score
8.7 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10
Category
Google Chat
8.7 /10

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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Awards & Recognition

Google Chat won the following awards in the Business Instant Messaging - Enterprise category

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Google Chat Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

86 Likeliness to Recommend

95 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+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?

2% Negative
4% Neutral
94% Positive

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Fair
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Reliable

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Instant Messaging

86

Voice and Video Collaboration

85

Notifications

83

Screen Sharing

83

Task Management

82

File Sharing Collaboration

82

Search

81

Document Collaboration

80

Integration With Productivity Tools

80

Granular Access Management

80

Cross Platform Support

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Ease of Implementation

84

Usability and Intuitiveness

83

Business Value Created

82

Ease of IT Administration

81

Quality of Features

80

Ease of Data Integration

80

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Ease of Customization

80

Breadth of Features

79

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

79

Vendor Support

78

Google Chat Reviews

Kitenda R.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Utilities
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Team collaboration tool

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

It's a freemium tool to use requiring no subscription

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The ability to create team link for remote collaboration makes it easier for remote team to connect and collaborate on projects by sharing feedback

What do you dislike most about this product?

It's user interface needs a lot of improvement as doesn't even have the dark mode

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend this solution to team that doesn't want to spend more on software

Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features
  • Effective Service
  • Saves Time

Sarin J.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Streamlined messaging for teams and collaboration.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

Google chat integrates seamlessly with google workspace, offering direct connections to gmail, google docs, sheets, and drive, making collaboration quick and effortless.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Message pinning allows me to pin important messages, ensuring key information stays accessible at the top of a conversation.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Limited customization options for notifications and workspace setup.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommended for smaller teams or organizations looking for a simple, effective collaboration tool without advanced features.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

Cons

  • Less Respectful
  • Under Delivered
  • Leverages Incumbent Status

Aishwarya P.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

Chat provides the best connection with its video c

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

The greatest software for communicating is chat. This software seems like the most potent message tool, so I would really like to have it.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Overall, Google Chat is a fantastic feature. Its seamless integration with Gmail and superb mobile usability optimise efficiency at work.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Background designs are antiquated and unappealing. At times, the fidelity of voice and video drops.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Its structured approach promotes client connections with better services. Shares distribute files rapidly. The UI is simple to use. Another benefit is low bandwidth.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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