Communication

Google Chat

AI-powered messaging and team collaboration tool integrated within Google Workspace.

Overview

Google Chat is an AI-enhanced messaging platform designed for team collaboration, offering persistent chat rooms, direct messaging, and integration with Google Workspace apps. It supports real-time communication, AI assistance with Gemini, and enterprise-grade security features.

Updated Oct 14, 2026

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Jake BostonJul 9, 2026
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Google Chat has become part of my daily workflow because it's integrated with Gmail and Google Meet, so I can quickly message my team without switching between different apps.
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Jake BostonJul 9, 2026
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Google Chat has become part of my daily workflow because it's integrated with Gmail and Google Meet, so I can quickly message my team without switching between different apps.
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3 things

What Google Chat has

Apps

iOS (store page, opens in a new tab)

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 21 Communication tools with an API.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 17 Communication tools with a free trial.

6 features

Key Features

Direct messages
Chat provides a solution for group messaging as well as direct messages.
Message formatting
Let your personality shine through with custom emojis, reactions, inline GIFs, and rich text formatting.
Third-party apps
From Asana to Zapier, the apps and integrations you need are available for Google Chat, including Asana, Comeen, Datadog, Github, HubSpot, Jira, Lucidchart, PagerDuty, Polly, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Trello, Workday, and many more.
Content moderation
Keep communities healthy and inclusive with active content moderation.
AI assistants
With Gemini in Chat, you have an always-ready AI partner to catch you up on the conversation, share action items, translate in real-time, brainstorm ideas, and more.
Tasks
Google Chat simplifies task management by allowing users to create tasks directly within the chat interface.

Pros and cons

Pros

Deep integration with Google Workspace apps enhances productivity.
AI-powered features with Gemini improve communication and task management.
Supports large teams with scalable chat rooms and collaboration spaces.
Enterprise-grade security and compliance features protect data.
Extensive third-party app integrations and custom app development capabilities.

Cons

Some advanced features are limited to Business and Enterprise plans.
May require Google Workspace subscription to access full capabilities.
Migration from other platforms may require additional setup and tools.
Limited offline functionality compared to some desktop apps.
User interface may be less customizable than some competitors.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Paid. Plans start at $7 per month.

Starter
$7
per month
Standard
$14
per month
Plus
$22
per month
Enterprise
Custom
on request

Developer features

Custom apps
Design and deploy powerful custom apps specifically designed for your organization, using Chat APIs and Apps Script to simplify, accelerate, and automate your workflows.

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3 things

What Google Chat has

Apps

iOS (store page, opens in a new tab)

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers. One of 21 Communication tools with an API.

Pricing

Try the paid product for a limited time before committing to a subscription. One of 17 Communication tools with a free trial.

6 features

Key Features

Direct messages
Chat provides a solution for group messaging as well as direct messages.
Message formatting
Let your personality shine through with custom emojis, reactions, inline GIFs, and rich text formatting.
Third-party apps
From Asana to Zapier, the apps and integrations you need are available for Google Chat, including Asana, Comeen, Datadog, Github, HubSpot, Jira, Lucidchart, PagerDuty, Polly, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Trello, Workday, and many more.
Content moderation
Keep communities healthy and inclusive with active content moderation.
AI assistants
With Gemini in Chat, you have an always-ready AI partner to catch you up on the conversation, share action items, translate in real-time, brainstorm ideas, and more.
Tasks
Google Chat simplifies task management by allowing users to create tasks directly within the chat interface.

Pros and cons

Pros

Deep integration with Google Workspace apps enhances productivity.
AI-powered features with Gemini improve communication and task management.
Supports large teams with scalable chat rooms and collaboration spaces.
Enterprise-grade security and compliance features protect data.
Extensive third-party app integrations and custom app development capabilities.

Cons

Some advanced features are limited to Business and Enterprise plans.
May require Google Workspace subscription to access full capabilities.
Migration from other platforms may require additional setup and tools.
Limited offline functionality compared to some desktop apps.
User interface may be less customizable than some competitors.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Paid. Plans start at $7 per month.

Starter
$7
per month
Standard
$14
per month
Plus
$22
per month
Enterprise
Custom
on request

Developer features

Custom apps
Design and deploy powerful custom apps specifically designed for your organization, using Chat APIs and Apps Script to simplify, accelerate, and automate your workflows.

You?

Used Google Chat?

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Google Chat at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

Google Chat

Overview

What Google Chat has

Apps

For developers

Pricing

Key Features

Direct messages

Message formatting

Third-party apps

Content moderation

AI assistants

Tasks

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Google Chat pricing plans

Starter

Standard

Plus

Enterprise

Developer features

Custom apps

Used Google Chat?

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What Google Chat has

Apps

For developers

Pricing

Key Features

Direct messages

Message formatting

Third-party apps

Content moderation

AI assistants

Tasks

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Google Chat pricing plans

Starter

Standard

Plus

Enterprise

Developer features

Custom apps

Used Google Chat?

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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