Google Chat

Google Chat provides a comprehensive solution for communicating with co-workers within the organization. The comprehensive solution includes being able to direct message, group message, direct message within a group, and programmatic messaging via an API. The platform also allows for private groups where not everyone in the organization needs visibility to the chat. The business needs to have a complete and stable communication platform that is consistent throughout the organization.

• The ROI is based on time saved which has been significant.
• Fast communication between team members.
• Integrates with other Google tools.

Slack

Google Meet, Google Drive, Google Sheets

We have a team of developers and we discuss topics about the projects we have. We attend meetings using the integration add call, and also have channels for every team, it's easy to load in comparison with other chats. Also we can use it directly with Gmail without any application if we want it. I have the app in my phone as well and works perfectly. Has different notification icon when the conversation is with you and other one when is a grupal conversation

• Good communication
• Easy to understand and use
• Create easy meetings

Microsoft Teams, Slack

I used to use Google Chat for friends/colleagues communication, not within the organization but for using it with outside people. It is really easy to use, you only need a google account, can use gifs, send a good amount of text and we can use it from the phone also.

• Great communication tool
• Clean and Intuitive Interface
• Accessibility
• External Collaboration Limitations
• Integration with Third-Party Apps (Limited but Growing)

Slack and Cloud Whatsapp

Atlassian Jira, SoapUI Open Source, supported by SmartBear, Postman, Chatbox

I am using Google Chat since last 13 years. It works smoothly. I haven't seen any glitch in that. Even my most of friends are using Google Chat for official as well personal uses. It is totally safe tool to use.

• Reduce cost of paid version

Skype and Microsoft Teams

Google Meet, Google Drive, Google Sheets

Google Chat is an innovative messaging tool that allows users to connect both directly and in groups.

At [...], Google Chat fosters seamless communication and collaboration across teams. As a Business Analyst working in a fast-paced enivornment, I have to rely on Google Chat for instant messaging and group conversations to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. We use it everyday to maintain a steady flow of updates, so that all departments stay aligned without the need for meetings.

Since our team member includes remote employees, Google Chat helps ensure that everyone remains connected, regardless of location.

• Through seamless communication across remote workers, Google Chat has significantly reduced the time spent on back and forth emails.
• Undoubtedly Google Chat is great for communication but because of a lack of task management tools, we have to rely on other platforms for organizing and tracking tasks.
• 200MB file size limit in Google Chat often forces us to use other services like Google Drive for sending large files.

Slack and Discord

Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams