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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

82

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

Anjali R.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

I personally loved it and would recommend everyone

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

It's secure easy to use and robust

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The feature it gives to use and its reliability and security

What do you dislike most about this product?

I personally loved everything i didn't dislike e

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend everyone to use this platform

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Efficient Service

Michael B.

  • Role: Finance
  • Industry: Apparel
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2025

The best team collaboration and task management.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

Enables real-time messaging and collaboration with team members or departments. This ensures quick and responsive communication.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

G Chat facilitates group chats for projects or topics specific discussions. Deep integration with Google Workspace apps, making file sharing and collaboration smooth.

What do you dislike most about this product?

When having to much chats from different team members or departments the notifications can be overload and become overwhelming.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The best tool for team collaboration and messaging.

Pros

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

Muhammed H.

  • Role: Operations
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2025

Seamless Team Communication for Google Workspace

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Chat from other similar products?

Google Chat stands out with seamless Google Workspace integration, direct Gmail access, smart search, and strong security. Its clean UI and threaded conversations make team communication simple, while built-in bots and Meet/Drive links boost productivity.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Google Chat is its seamless integration with Google Workspace. Being able to share Drive files, schedule Meets, and access Gmail directly within Chat makes collaboration smooth, fast, and highly efficient.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Google Chat is that it lacks the rich third-party integrations and advanced features that tools like Slack or Teams offer, which can limit flexibility for teams needing broader app connectivity.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I’d recommend Google Chat if your team already uses Gmail, Drive, and Meet, since it fits naturally into that workflow. But if you need extensive third-party integrations or advanced project management features, you may find Slack or Teams more suitable.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features
  • Transparent

Cons

  • Charges for Enhancements

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