Abstract vs. Google Chat

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Abstract
Score 4.2 out of 10
N/A
Abstract, from the company of the same name headquartered in San Francisco, offers a collaboration tool for developers and others, featuring a version controlled master file set and approval workflow.N/A
Google Chat
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Google Chat, formerly Hangouts Chat, is a collaboration tool competing with Slack, designed to make it easy for teams to be able to get their work done in one place. From direct messages to group conversations, Chat helps teams collaborate, and with dedicated, virtual rooms to house projects over time — plus threaded conversations — Chat helps users track progress and follow up tasks. Chat currently supports 28 languages and each room can support up to 8,000 members.N/A
Pricing
AbstractGoogle Chat
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AbstractGoogle Chat
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
AbstractGoogle Chat
Features
AbstractGoogle Chat
Project Management
Comparison of Project Management features of Product A and Product B
Abstract
7.8
4 Ratings
2% above category average
Google Chat
8.3
27 Ratings
8% above category average
Workflow Automation7.62 Ratings7.313 Ratings
Mobile Access7.03 Ratings9.226 Ratings
Search8.93 Ratings9.124 Ratings
Task Management00 Ratings8.115 Ratings
Gantt Charts00 Ratings8.310 Ratings
Scheduling00 Ratings8.717 Ratings
Visual planning tools00 Ratings7.513 Ratings
Communication
Comparison of Communication features of Product A and Product B
Abstract
8.7
4 Ratings
9% above category average
Google Chat
8.9
27 Ratings
11% above category average
Chat10.02 Ratings9.827 Ratings
Notifications9.04 Ratings9.427 Ratings
Discussions8.04 Ratings8.625 Ratings
Internal knowledgebase7.62 Ratings9.016 Ratings
Surveys00 Ratings8.918 Ratings
Integrates with GoToMeeting00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Integrates with Gmail and Google Hangouts00 Ratings8.216 Ratings
Integrates with Outlook00 Ratings9.07 Ratings
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Abstract
8.1
4 Ratings
3% above category average
Google Chat
8.7
27 Ratings
10% above category average
Versioning10.04 Ratings8.818 Ratings
Document collaboration8.53 Ratings8.522 Ratings
Access control6.24 Ratings9.319 Ratings
Advanced security features6.92 Ratings9.420 Ratings
Device sync9.13 Ratings9.525 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings7.824 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings8.023 Ratings
Integrates with Google Drive00 Ratings8.116 Ratings
Best Alternatives
AbstractGoogle Chat
Small Businesses
Stackby
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Score 9.1 out of 10
Stackby
Stackby
Score 9.1 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Troop Messenger
Troop Messenger
Score 9.8 out of 10
Troop Messenger
Troop Messenger
Score 9.8 out of 10
Enterprises
HCL Connections
HCL Connections
Score 9.0 out of 10
HCL Connections
HCL Connections
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
AbstractGoogle Chat
Likelihood to Recommend
2.1
(4 ratings)
9.0
(27 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(9 ratings)
Support Rating
8.8
(4 ratings)
7.3
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
AbstractGoogle Chat
Likelihood to Recommend
Abstract
  • Large teams with dedicated design operations support
  • UX managers that want a facilitated workflow for their teams
  • Disciplined teams of individual contributors that want to adopt a process in their UI workflow
  • Cross-discipline teams that want a central collaboration space for reviewing and critiquing UI artifacts
  • If your files are named "FOR-REALS_FINAL_FINAL_FINAL_Super-Important-Project (copy).sketch"
  • If you're managing multiple pattern libraries
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Google
It is a easy and quick way to chat and send instant message using the Google account, even send files, emojis, create groups. I have used it to communicate even with external people with a personal gmail account and is great to stay in touch with all around. I recommend it for anyone who wants to stay communicated using a google account.
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Pros
Abstract
  • Versioning for desginers
  • Collaboration between team members
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Google
  • When discussing about a specific project, I can quickly share google docs or sheets within the chat which helps my team to view the document in real time and they do not have to leave the conversation.
  • Scheduling a meeting with someone is very easy on Google Chat.
  • We have remote team members in different time zones and instead of waiting for emails we use Google Chat to quickly discuss anything.
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Cons
Abstract
  • Asset exports are not as great as Zeplin and others.
  • Filtering within files.
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Google
  • Google Hangouts Chat has a room for improvement in customizing the themes background.The themes are outdated and hard to change if you don't know the right key to change it.
  • It could be more user friendly if there will be no hidden features. Formatting messages is very likely to use and fun.
  • With conversations going on about everything all the time, it's easy to get pulled into far too many discussions but sometimes its hard to mention names because it shows many result even the users are not included on the chat room.
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Likelihood to Renew
Abstract
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Google
The updates, support, general reviews on Google Chat are great everywhere. The development of the features is ongoing and this adds a great value to Google as a big company in the market. Other applications are limiting communication while Google Chat is allowing communication to grow. It is very easy to use it and teach others how to use Google Chat.
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Usability
Abstract
Abstract has a difficult learning curve. If a feature-branch workflow is new to you, then it will take some getting used to. They make a lot of updates to the interface and these feature releases get ahead of their documentation. They rely heavily on an excellent customer support team and are present on various Slack channels to help design professionals with issues.
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Google
As stated from the starting we found this application is well suited for a small audience and a group of people across the organization can be communicated easily with no additional hectic of doing any setup. When you have a Gmail account ready then you can easily access google chat and continue the communication. This tool is simple,secure and robust helping the global leading partner for their internal precise communication and handling the tasks in a great way
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Support Rating
Abstract
Abstract by nature is complex and has to respond to whatever changes in Sketch. So there are frequent issues. Support can be slow to respond and are not always helpful, but they are quick to find and patch the bugs. Overall, it's not the best support, but it hasn't been detrimental.
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Google
I have not needed to contact the support folks for Google Hangouts Chat, so I can't speak to this with any accuracy. The online instructions are fairly clearly written, so it is fairly intuitive to start with. I did not feel the need to use the support people anyway.
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Alternatives Considered
Abstract
I purchased and administer Abstract. It was requested by our design department who evaluated it.
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Google
Slack has a few more features than Google Chat. Slack, for a long time, had thread chats that grouped a thread of thoughts together, making the main chat group space a lot less cluttered. A while back, Google Chat implemented a similar thing in a different but similar way, making the group less crowded. They are catching up.
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Return on Investment
Abstract
  • Single source of truth for the team.
  • Could quickly get expensive with corporate accounts.
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Google
  • In my work it allows us to report troubles that may cost loss of investment thru Google Hangouts Chat we were able to communicate on how to fix it.
  • I hope we can make it on our own choice of colors to heightened workers vibe
  • It is connected to your email
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