Item: Google Hangouts (Classic)
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use Google Hangouts for meetings! We are a hybrid company so a lot of our meetings are done virtually with multiple team members. One feature that's really great is being able to put the Google Hangout information in the calendar invite so it's super easy for people to find.

Pros and Cons

Easy to access
Clear signal
Ability for multiple people to join from different IP addresses

Cleaner dial in options
Ability to blur background
Offering of different backgrounds similar to zZom

Most Important Features

Ability to link it in calendar invite
Camera off option
Dial in option for people who don't want to be on camera.

Return on Investment

It allows us to connect quickly with one another
Doesn't allow to hide background
Increases ability to collaborate from different parts of the country

Key Insights

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?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Google Hangouts (Classic) go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Google Hangouts (Classic) again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Teams

Likelihood to Recommend

It is great for internal meetings or when you need to hop on a call last minute with multiple people. It might be less appropriate for external meetings because you aren't able to blur your background, so for example, if your house is messy and you need to take a funder call, it would be easier to use Zoom bc you can blur the background or use a different one.

Love this!

Overall Satisfaction with Google Hangouts (Classic)