Rating
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2,381 reviews
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1.7B
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Google Chat is an instant messaging tool that enables teams to easily communicate and collaborate, regardless of physical location. It is designed to simplify 1:1 messaging as well as group collaboration. With this tool, users can securely connect and share files with their teams. Via seamless integration, Google Chat can be used directly in Gmail to centralize all communications. Using dedicated spaces, teams can participate in topic-based discussions, share relevant ideas, and streamline projects.
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Overall, Google Chat has been a convenient tool for communication and collaboration. It’s straightforward, reliable and especially useful for people already using Google Workspace. I like that everything stays connected in one place without needing multiple apps.
Pros: Google Chat is easy to use and works well with other Google services like Gmail and Google Meet. I like how simple it is to send quick messages, share files and keep conversations organised in spaces and group chats.
Cons: The app can sometimes feel basic compared to other messaging platforms, and notifications may occasionally be delayed or overwhelming in busy group chats.
Portia A. · Nurse · Hospital & Health Care · May 14, 2026
My overall experience with Google Chat has been positive. It’s a simple, reliable communication tool that works well within Google Workspace. While it lacks some advanced features, it’s effective for quick messaging and team collaboration.
Pros: What I liked most about Google Chat is how simple and efficient it is for team communication. It integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace, making messaging, file sharing, and collaboration fast and easy in one platform.
Cons: What I liked least about Google Chat is that it feels more basic compared to other messaging platforms, with fewer advanced features for large team organization and workflow management.
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Nikki C. · PERMIT TECH · Construction · May 5, 2026
Pros: I love the ability to instantly chat with my colleagues within my Gmail. You can create group chats as well.
Cons: Gmail users are sent an email and a Google Chat when there is tagged activity in Google Drive. The double notification can be a little annoying but that’s my only con!
Alexandra M. · Operational Services Manager · Chemicals · May 2, 2026
Overall, really great experience with Google Chat! The GIFs and memes make conversations more fun, and the integrations help keep my workflow nice and smooth.
Pros: Super easy to use! Everything feels straightforward and smooth. The Google Drive and GCal integration works really well, and I love how quick it is to start up huddles or Google Meets whenever I need.
Cons: I just wish you could set status messages to give more insight to "online" or busy." This alleviates the need for me to add an additional OOO message.
Anonymous User · Project Manager · Entertainment · April 7, 2026
Overall experience customer support is great helps you with problems the schedule and calendar I love it
Pros: like Google Chat because it makes communication quick and simple. I can send messages, share files, and work with others in group chats It also connects with other Google tools which makes collaborating on projects easier
Cons: One thing I dislike about Google Chat is that it can send too many notifications and sometimes important messages are hard to find in busy group chats
Levin W. · Cashier · Food & Beverages · March 8, 2026
Overall, it does the job and get it done correctly. Customizable options, no bugs or problems, and great customer support.
Pros: Google chat is a basic chatting system easier to use that other platforms and gives value for money.
Cons: I would say that Google chat could use some updates in features and curb appeal as it seems a little dated.
Anonymous User · Realtor · Real Estate · February 21, 2026
Pros: Easy to use and access through google. Google is one of the most used sites today so it easy to contact others that have Google accounts.
Cons: Other networks does not have access so you have to make sure other are Google users so you can communicate.
Anonymous User · Counselor · Education Management · February 13, 2026
I use it very often and I'm very happy with it. I also recommend it to my friends. This makes them happy too.
Pros: It's very simple for the end user. It's an easy-to-use program. The interface is especially user-friendly. I recommend it.
Cons: I don't think it has any negative aspects. It's very easy and simple to use. It's easier than its competitors, in my opinion.
Nazım S. · manager · Real Estate · January 19, 2026
A helpful tool for communicating with my team, great value for money and customer support with no bugs or issues.
Pros: Great value for money, customer support and features. No bigs or issues and doesn't have a big learning curve.
Cons: No major issues I can think of as of yet, been a very helpful tool and has good user interface and is straightforward.
Oli B. · Project Coordinator · Marketing and Advertising · January 17, 2026
It works as quick communication, but I find that it doesn't do its intended job because sometimes I do not even know if I have received a message, unless I get an email notification telling me that there is a message I need to respond to.
Pros: It is easy to chat with others as well as hop on a quick video call without there being too much human error (or for people without much computer experience). It's easy to copy and paste photos from snips to share quick info. I would say I like the video feature the best - you just send a video link by pressing a button and then you can video talk immedately on Google Meet.
Cons: The notifications of chat are not enough - most time I do not even know if I received a Google chat notification. I do get emails from it, but with chat, you typically want to know immediately. I prefer Microsoft Teams Chat. I would recommend that Google make the message pop up in a better location or maybe a different noise so I know I received a chat.
Brandy Z. · CEO and Principal Consultant · Professional Training & Coaching · January 1, 2026
Overall I'd say gchat is solid. With good integration with google meet and calendar, it is a solid choice for business customers.
Pros: Google chat is incredibly responsive and convenient. It is included in GSuite so relatively affordable compared to slack. The interface on the web is extremely polished and efficient. Learning curve is low, and feature is extensive. There are tons of integration that works with gmail and gcal.
Cons: I think the customer service of Google can be improved. It is hard to reach a human agent and often times tickets for bugs gets bounced to completely different departments. I also think the mobile app can be improved. The images are downsampled in such a fashion that it's barely readable.
Mike G. · Member of Technical Staff · Computer Hardware · December 30, 2025
MY OVERALL EXPEREINCE WITH GOOGLE CHAT IS AMAZING AMZING I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE IT IT BRINGS ME THROUGH MY DAY!!
Pros: I LOVE GOOGLE CHAT IT TAKES ME THROUGH THE DAY \, I DONT KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITH OUT IT!! IT IS VERY EASY TO USE AND STRAIGHT FOWRAD!!
Cons: EVERYTHING IS AMAZING THE ONLY THING I WOULD ENJOY IS THAT IF HAVE TO DELETE A MESSAGE IT SHOULD SAY'DELETED BY AUTHOR' OVERALL ITS AWESOME!!!
Esther Z. · RECRUITER · Hospital & Health Care · December 24, 2025
Pros: the interface of google chat is quite simple and with no complexity. new chatt pops us while connected and catches your attention. the messaging is instant
Cons: Google chat is used by very few people, making it easy to forget. it is not interesting to use it if you want to hold with many people at the same time. And, if you doant have a google account, you wont be able to use google chat, hence limiting it's sphere of operation
Mariane Stephanie T. · Manager · Business Supplies and Equipment · December 22, 2025
It has been a game changer for work. It is easy to send messages back and forth with coworkers and helps keep us all on the same page. I love that it offers group chats too!
Pros: I like how easy it is to use. It's easy to communicate quickly with others. You can send links, invites, images, gifs and more which is great.
Cons: There is not a thing that I do not like about Google Chat due to its amazing ease of use. I have no complaints.
Amee P. · Educational Assistant · Primary/Secondary Education · December 22, 2025
Pros: Easy to connect to people and chat and / or talk to them. Can add multiple people into one chat. Has option for one on one chat or group.
Cons: Havent see google chat app for apple, have heard issues with notifications. I dont think it has audio or video call feature. Not sure about it though.
Tj S. · Physical Therapist · Health, Wellness and Fitness · December 19, 2025
My overall experience has been very positive, especially since moving from Slack which we were use to, the transition went very well. Our team is able to stay connected and organized by centralizing conversations, file sharing, and collaboration in one place. Quick messaging and real-time updates help us stay on the same page, make decisions faster, and keep projects moving smoothly. We use it all day every day! Plus, the cute emojis and funny GIFs make our chats more lively and fun, which keeps team morale high even during busy days.
Pros: It keeps my conversations, files, and collaborations all in one place, helping our team communicate efficiently and get work done smoothly.
Cons: It can be tricky to add people outside of our organization to spaces and chats. Conversations can get a little cluttered, and the interface sometimes feels less intuitive compared to other messaging apps.
Sara P. · Director of Operations · Alternative Medicine · December 18, 2025
I primarily use Google Chat to quickly talk to coworkers about something I need without having to send an email.
Pros: Quick convenient way to quickly talk to someone without having to send emails or phone a call to them.
Cons: I do not have any cons about Google Chat whatsoever. I think it's a great platform to use to quickly talk to someone.
Emily E. · Teacher · Education Management · December 8, 2025
I enjoy using google chat. It integrates well with our work email and allows us to communicate quicker versus sending emails or phone calls all the time. It also allows people to throw their personality out there more with the gif/emoji features.
Pros: I like Google chat because it's an efficient and effective way to communicate with my coworkers. I enjoy the gif and emoji features that it comes with. I also like that I can customize my out-of-office emoji and statement for when I am away. It's very easy to learn how to use the chat system. Google support has been easy to work with when issues have arised.
Cons: The only con that I can come up with, is that you can only upload one document to a chat. So if I'm trying to trouble shoot an issue by sending multiple screenshots via chat, I have to do it one by one instead of attaching all documents.
Whitney J. · HR Assistant · Banking · November 24, 2025
J'utilise Google Chat au quotidien pour échanger en interne, de manière individuelle ou groupée. Cela permet une communication plus spontannée que des emails.
Pros: Les discussions individuelles privées et les groupes de discussion par thématique et par client. Possibilité de partager des documents.
Cons: L'outil correspond à mes attentes, je l'ai paramétré de manière à ce que son utilisation me convienne, je n'ai pas de points négatifs à relever.
Aurélie V. · Account Manager · Marketing and Advertising · October 23, 2025
I use Google chat daily and have no issues with it. I wouldn’t personally choose it over Teams, but where clients use it, it causes no trouble and I enjoy working within it.
Pros: I work with organisations that make use of the Google Suite of tools, and therefore make use of google chat to work with them for instant messaging. Google Chat works great. It’s simple to use for messaging and video calls, provided a web based interface that’s useful when you’re not using the desktop or Mobile app, and functions flawlessly. It’s free, so value is exceptional. Notifications work well, document sharing works well, and whilst it wouldn’t be my first choice over MS Teams, it doesn’t come with any major issues or reasons not to use it.
Cons: Two things: 1) I dislike the “quote in new thread feature”. I see why others may find it useful, but it’s not for me. 2) in the full interface it feels clumsy when you want to start a new chat with a new person. Just GUI refinement required.
Bradley W. · Director · Management Consulting · October 11, 2025
Pros: I love the chatting interface of the application and the messages are fast and the free to use thank you.
Cons: I didn't see any cons of using the Google Chat application its basically a good to use for both technical and non-technical background people for their work thank you.
VENKATA SAI PRASAD P. · Student · Education Management · September 20, 2025
Pros: Great internal company software to be able to communicate with colleagues, as well as great integrations
Cons: Limitations with customer support as expected with google products, and minimal bugs an issues in the software
James K. · Manager · Marketing and Advertising · September 19, 2025
Pros: Google Chat offers a wide array of customization options and allocates an extended range of features including; messaging, live chat and audio conferencing.
Cons: I have not had any bad experience when utilizing Google Chat to enhance both internal and external communication in my organization.
Michele M. · Team Coordinator · Telecommunications · September 9, 2025
I love it, it’s almost like another instant messaging app for me. I connect with my google contact effortlessly.
Pros: It was a nice feature when you’re actually using a computer. Now it’s a mobile app as well, so it makes the transition easy.
Cons: Sometimes the notifications are delayed, whereas on the laptop it’s almost instant. You have to have the actual app on your mobile devices for it now though.
Markell D. · Owner · Apparel & Fashion · September 1, 2025
I have used this for alot of engagement with employees, as we use mostly google suite products. It's useful especially for international travel.
Pros: I like the functionality of Google chat, its very easy to use and widely used among many. I like the access of it as well.
Cons: There is nothing I can say about Google chat that I truly don't like. I think overall it's a great feature to have.
Baylee N. · Talent Partner · Telecommunications · July 22, 2025