Made in IndiaFree plan
Starts at
Free plan
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.5
- transparency & India fit
What is Google Chat?
Google Chat is team chat & collaboration from Google, based in Mountain View, United States and has been building software since 2017. Team messaging in Google Workspace.
Team collaboration tools provide channels, direct messages, file sharing and integrations so work conversations leave WhatsApp. Suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 bundle chat; dedicated products compete on search, threads and integrations.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +One of the top-ranked team chat & collaboration options in our catalogue
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Google Chat features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Google Chat adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Channels, threads and DMs
- Video and voice huddles
- File sharing and search
- App integrations and bots
- Guest access for clients
- Wikis and knowledge bases
- Mobile apps with notifications control
- Admin controls and compliance
- Free plan to start without a card
Google Chat pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How Google Chat charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on chat.google.com.
Google Chat screenshots
Google Chat video
Google Workspace for Government Demo Series: Google Chat
Specifications
- Category
- Team chat & collaboration
- Vendor
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, United States
- Founded
- 2017
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Google Chat — frequently asked questions
What is Google Chat?+
Google Chat is team chat & collaboration by Google. Team messaging in Google Workspace.
How much does Google Chat cost?+
Google Chat has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does Google Chat offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Google Chat offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Google Chat made in India?+
No. Google Chat is developed by Google in Mountain View, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Google Chat best suited for?+
Google Chat suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for team chat & collaboration.
What are the best alternatives to Google Chat?+
Popular alternatives in team chat & collaboration include Zoho Cliq, Zoho Connect, Flock. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Google Chat deployed?+
Google Chat is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
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