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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

Samuel N.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Communications
  • Involvement: Initial Implementation
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

This is a great product!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

I always liked how it was easy to find past messages in the history.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like how user-friendly it is.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I think it would be good to have different sections for both 1x1 messages and group messages.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would definitely recommend because it is easy to use, and you will be able to efficiently communicate with your team.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

Mohamad R.

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

Submitted Jan 2024

Promising Communication Tool

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

Its effortless integration with the Google Workspace suite ensures a seamless collaborative experience. This allows for direct collaboration on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides within the chat interface, eliminating the need to constantly switch between tabs or applications and enhancing team productivity.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I highly appreciate the unwavering consistency and reliability that Google brings to the table. As an integral part of the Google ecosystem, the integration seamlessly extends to my calendar, email, and files stored in Google Drive. This cohesive integration plays a crucial role in effortlessly managing my workflow, providing a seamless and dependable user experience.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I look forward to seeing additional features, particularly more robust organization options for messages and tasks. Improved management of notifications would also be beneficial, allowing for greater customization that aligns with my workflow preferences and helps minimize distractions.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

When evaluating a chat platform, it's crucial to consider your specific usage needs. If your primary requirements involve direct communication and collaborative work on documents, Google Chat stands out as an excellent choice. Its seamless integration with document collaboration within the chat interface makes it particularly effective for streamlined communication and collaborative projects.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Elena M.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Not for Profit
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Essential in our day to day operations & intuitive

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

How convenient it is and how easy it is to use it along other Google applications

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Using it with Tasks and using it both on my laptop & smartphone

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Explore everything it can do because you'll be amazed

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Inspires Innovation
  • Helps Innovate

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