Basic instant messaging and video calling for free
Updated September 21, 2019
Basic instant messaging and video calling for free
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Google Hangouts
I'm using Google Hangouts daily to communicate with employees I hire. I've been using previous old Google "Talk" version as well. Very easy and intuitive. Most of the times or maybe even always, the person I hire has gmail account and can message with me immediately. This is a big deal that I don't need to require installing anything new. Time saving.
Chat archives can be easily searched, images can be sent as well, but the problem is that other files cannot be sent through it. The latter can create issues and can be irritating but you can always use the same e-mail account to send those other files.
Additionally I like that I can immediately share the screen or make a video call. No problems here. Also mobile app is very useful.
Chat archives can be easily searched, images can be sent as well, but the problem is that other files cannot be sent through it. The latter can create issues and can be irritating but you can always use the same e-mail account to send those other files.
Additionally I like that I can immediately share the screen or make a video call. No problems here. Also mobile app is very useful.
- Uses gmail account which most people have. No need to install anything new (unless you want a mobile app).
- Video conferencing with multiple people works well and allows screen sharing.
- Instant messaging is fast and reliable. Sound notifications are not irritating.
- For me missing file sending is a missing functionality that should be implemented. Only images can be sent.
- Sending images using the desktop gmail website interface could also be improved, takes too long to add the image.
- More privacy settings would be useful.
- Google Hangouts is free. For starting businesses or those who want to reduce costs it's a good way to communicate instead of using paid project management software.
- Saves a lot of time because employees I hire usually already used it or have Google account. I don't need to instruct them how to get it and how to use it.
I changed to Google Hangouts from Skype because many times hired employees didn't have it, so they had to create an account and it gave trouble and waste time.
Also Hangouts allows for easy screen sharing, while back in the days Skype didn't have that feature. I remember Skype having features that required paying, Hangouts is all free to use.
Also Hangouts allows for easy screen sharing, while back in the days Skype didn't have that feature. I remember Skype having features that required paying, Hangouts is all free to use.
Do you think Google Hangouts (Classic) delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Google Hangouts (Classic)'s feature set?
Yes
Did Google Hangouts (Classic) live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Google Hangouts (Classic) go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Google Hangouts (Classic) again?
Yes