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What is Google Hangouts?

Use Hangouts to maintain connections with friends and colleagues by sending text messages, starting free voice or video calls, and participating in discussions with individuals or groups. You can form group chats that support up to 150 members, enabling you to reach all your contacts in one go. Elevate your conversations by incorporating status updates, multimedia elements like images and videos, maps, emojis, stickers, and animated GIFs for greater expression. Any chat can be easily converted into a free group video call with a limit of 10 participants. Additionally, you can call any phone number worldwide, with free calls available to other Hangouts users, and you can integrate your Google Voice account for a seamless experience involving phone calls, SMS messaging, and voicemail services. Stay engaged across various platforms, such as Android, iOS, and the web, ensuring that your messages are perfectly synchronized on all devices. You can also send messages to your contacts anytime, regardless of their online status, allowing for unprecedented flexibility in communication. This versatility makes Hangouts a valuable tool for both personal and professional interactions.

What is 8x8?

A single platform integrates cloud telephony, video collaboration, team messaging, contact center capabilities, and analytics, all in one place. By providing users with tailored features, organizations can significantly lower their overall ownership costs. This platform fosters collaboration among specialized team members and contact center staff, effectively breaking down silos within the organization. It features a comprehensive administration tool for easy system setup, along with user and data management functionalities. With just one license, users can seamlessly combine calling, directory services, video conferencing, messaging, and contact center operations. Enjoy enterprise-level reliability and high-quality cloud connectivity to link your business globally. Schedule, initiate, or participate in HD audio and video meetings without being restricted by device or location. Easily access your contacts from any device, whether they are internal colleagues or external partners. This intelligent and collaborative solution empowers organizations to enhance customer experiences, driving engagement and satisfaction. Ultimately, adopting such a versatile platform can lead to improved communication and efficiency across all levels of your business.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Stackreaction
Teamstack
AlterCam
Cal ID
Calabrio Quality Management
Chatdesk
Chatlease
CloudDevs
Envoy
Google Takeout
Krisp
Operata
Resemble AI
Responsive
Slapdash
UptimeRobot
Vonigo
Wufoo
Zapier
uShare.to

Integrations Supported

Stackreaction
Teamstack
AlterCam
Cal ID
Calabrio Quality Management
Chatdesk
Chatlease
CloudDevs
Envoy
Google Takeout
Krisp
Operata
Resemble AI
Responsive
Slapdash
UptimeRobot
Vonigo
Wufoo
Zapier
uShare.to

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$19.99 per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Google

Date Founded

1998

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.google.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

8x8

Date Founded

1987

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.8x8.com

Categories and Features

Messaging

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Screen Sharing

Annotations / Drawing Tools
Desktop / Browser Sharing
Mobile Screen Sharing
Presenter Control Management
Remote Control
Screen Capture
Screen Mirroring
Screen Recording

Team Chat

End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)
File Sharing
Groups / Channels
Payments
Search / Filter
Self-Destructing Messages
Stickers / GIFs
Threaded Discussion
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Team Communication

Activity / News Feed
Audio Calls
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
On-Demand Webcasting
Presentation Streaming
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Record & Playback Ability
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing
Whiteboard

Web Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
On-Demand Webcasting
Presentation Streaming
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Record & Playback Ability
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing
Whiteboard

Categories and Features

Business Phone Systems

Call Logging
Call Monitoring
Call Recording
Call Routing
Employee Directory
IVR / Voice Recognition
Mobile Access
Virtual Call Center
Web Conferencing

Business VoIP

Call Parking
Call Recording
Contact Management
Encryption
IVR / Voice Recognition
Ring Groups
SIP Trunking
Unified Communications
Voice Quality Enhancement

Cloud PBX

Call Recording
Call Routing
IVR / Voice Recognition
Ring Groups
SIP Trunking
Virtual Extensions
Web Conferencing

SIP Trunk

Automatic Fail-over Routing
Call Data Records
Caller ID
Disaster Recovery
International Numbers
Multiple DID Options
PSTN Forwarding
Toll-Free Numbers
e911

Telephony

Auto-Dialer
Call Center Management
Call Monitoring
Contact Management
IVR / Voice Recognition
Inbound Reporting
Outbound Reporting
Predictive Dialer
Telemarketing Management
VoIP
Voice & Data Integration

Video Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
On-Demand Webcasting
Presentation Streaming
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Record & Playback Ability
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing
Whiteboard

Web Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
On-Demand Webcasting
Presentation Streaming
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Record & Playback Ability
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing
Whiteboard

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