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Google Hangouts (Classic)

Overview

What is Google Hangouts (Classic)?

The classic version of Google Hangouts included messaging, voice, VoIP, and video call capabilities. It was replaced by the Hangouts Chat collaboration tool, and Google continues to support conferencing via the new Hangouts Meet.

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Review of Google Hangouts

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 27, 2023
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We primarily use Google Hangouts for internal meetings. We use gmail as our email service, so google hangouts integrates easily into our calendar and other workflows. It is qu...
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Verified user
Account Manager
Google Hangouts (Classic)6 years of experience

A Decent instant messaging, calling & video conferencing tool.

Rating: 8 out of 10
July 14, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We have been using Google Hangouts within our company for interaction with clients & colleagues. It's being widely used within our KPO segment for the purpose of internal ...
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Ejaz Hussain
Professional - Information Technology
Senior Analyst
Virtusa
Google Hangouts (Classic)2 years of experience
Verified on LinkedIn

Ubiquitous free tools need love too - don’t forget about Google Hangouts (Classic)

Rating: 8 out of 10
May 14, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Google Hangouts (classic) is part of a series of tools that sit in an in between space. They are not primary company tools, but they serve a niche function when other tools ar...
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Chris Carpenter
Professional - Research & Development
Danaher Business System Leader (DBSL), Awesomizer, Fixer, Maker, Collaboration Enabler
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences
Google Hangouts (Classic)10 years of experience

Google Hangouts- the easiest, simplest instant messaging platform there is

Rating: 10 out of 10
April 6, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Hangouts is used by nearly all employees in the company as a quick, easy communication tool. It comes in extremely handy as a way to keep from having to track people down to a...
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Mark DiNallo
Director - Other
Service Director
Morong Falmouth Audi Porsche VW Mazda
Google Hangouts (Classic)10 years of experience

Google Hangouts delivers easy of use

Rating: 10 out of 10
April 2, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
I love Google Hangouts [(Classic)] for the ease of use for meetings and to talk to individuals in various ways. Google is so dominant and so many have access to it. It's the e...
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Brett Schenker
Consultant - Other
Email Deliverability Specialist
Numerous companies
Google Hangouts (Classic)5 years of experience
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What is Google Hangouts (Classic)?

The classic version of Google Hangouts included messaging, voice, VoIP, and video call capabilities. It was replaced by the Hangouts Chat collaboration tool, and Google continues to support conferencing via the new Hangouts Meet.

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Product Details

What is Google Hangouts (Classic)?

The classic version of Google Hangouts included messaging, voice, VoIP, and video call capabilities. It was replaced by the Google Chat collaboration tool, and Google continues to support conferencing via the new Google Meet.

Google Hangouts (Classic) Technical Details

Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

The classic version of Google Hangouts included messaging, voice, VoIP, and video call capabilities. It was replaced by the Hangouts Chat collaboration tool, and Google continues to support conferencing via the new Hangouts Meet.

Reviewers rate Call reports and Call screening and Video conferencing highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of Google Hangouts (Classic) are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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Review of Google Hangouts

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
June 27, 2023
Verified User
Account Manager in Other
Computer Networking Company, 501-1000 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
Google Hangouts (Classic)
6 years of experience
Pros
  • Product integration into workflows
  • easy of use
  • Tools (screen-share, breakout groups, whiteboard)
Cons
  • Can be a little glitchy
  • Ability to share asset (presentations) without sharing your whole screen
  • better/more filter options

Ubiquitous free tools need love too - don’t forget about Google Hangouts (Classic)

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
May 14, 2021
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Chris Carpenter
Danaher Business System Leader (DBSL), Awesomizer, Fixer, Maker, Collaboration Enabler
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences (Biotechnology, 10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Google Hangouts (Classic)
10 years of experience
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Pros
  • Ad-hoc video conferencing / meetings with external collaborators
  • Mobile video conferencing
  • Integration with other Google-based tools.
Cons
  • Security
  • Integration into the formal corporate toolset
  • Integration into Office365

Google Hangouts- the easiest, simplest instant messaging platform there is

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
April 06, 2021
MD
Mark DiNallo
Service Director
Morong Falmouth Audi Porsche VW Mazda (Automotive, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Google Hangouts (Classic)
10 years of experience
Pros
  • Can set up different user groups with various personnel. In our case, we have different groups for different vehicle brands, one group for service advisors, one group for management, etc. Information can then be tailored to the correct people.
  • It is a contact less form of communication in an environment where various different people NEED to interact with one another throughout the day. Very helpful given the covid.
  • Setup and implementation are incredibly easy. Especially if work domain for email is attached to gmail like ours is
  • Ability to use Gmail search bar to search through chat history is very handy
Cons
  • I would like to see improved video support, so that saved videos can be sent back and forth via Hangouts more easily, without having to start a separate meet chat
  • More pronounced notifications of messages would be helpful; pop up notifications are good, but once there is one, additional messages do not pop up
  • Custom muting times would be great, so that if I am in a 90 minute Zoom meeting, I can set it for that time; right now, it is 1 hour or 2 hours. Easy to forget.

Google Hangouts delivers easy of use

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
April 02, 2021
BS
Brett Schenker
Email Deliverability Specialist
Numerous companies (Non-profit Organization Management, 201-500 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
Google Hangouts (Classic)
5 years of experience
Pros
  • Video chat
  • Easy to connect
  • Easy to set up and use
Cons
  • There's audio/video problems once in a while

A Decent instant messaging, calling & video conferencing tool.

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
July 14, 2021
Pros
  • Easy to setup platform especially if the organization is already in Google ecosystem.
  • User interface is very easy on the eye & minimalistic.
  • All the Gmail events are properly synced up with google hangout.
  • Very good & versatile mobile application.
Cons
  • Call & video quality connection becomes very unstable when on low latency network.
  • Could improve on its sending invite option & make it more easy.
  • Automatic away status can be implemented if not active on platform.
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