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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 Element?

Element serves as a robust communications platform emphasizing security, founded on the decentralized and end-to-end encrypted Matrix protocol. By facilitating seamless collaboration among your teams, it enhances productivity and overall job satisfaction while ensuring that you retain full control over your data. With features that allow video conferencing and instant messaging, Element transforms traditional communication methods, akin to modern email solutions. Additionally, it offers integration with platforms like Slack, MS Teams, and WhatsApp for greater connectivity. For environments requiring heightened security, Element can be configured to operate within secure borders, cross-domain gateways, or even in completely air-gapped setups. Thanks to its Matrix foundation, the decentralized architecture eliminates any single point of failure, making it an ideal choice for critical applications. To ensure complete data sovereignty, you can deploy Element within your own data center or on-premises. Alternatively, you can opt for our fully managed secure Element Cloud setup, tailored to your preferred region. According to Forrester, Element is particularly suitable for organizations that value flexibility, federation, and data ownership. We invite you to reach out and discover how Element can transform your business communications and enhance your operational security.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

All-in-One Messenger
Caller ID Reputation
Callnote
Coconut Software
Gluework
Google Chat
Google Takeout
Happeo
KODA Bots
Kernel G Suite Backup Tool
LegitFit
ManagedMethods
Station
Zapier

Integrations Supported

Elestio
Microsoft Teams
Polyhedra
Prosperoware CAM
RSS.com
WhatsApp

API Availability

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Version

Pricing Information

$5 Per Monthly Active User
Flexibility between self-hosted or fully-managed in the cloud, with additional collaboration add-ons and bridges available.
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Not specified

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Google

Date Founded

1998

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.google.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Element

Date Founded

2017

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

element.io

Categories and Features

Messaging

Search / Filter
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Screen Sharing

Not specified

Team Chat

Search / Filter
Video Conferencing
Voice Calling

Team Communication

Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
Search
Video Conferencing

UCaaS

Not specified

Video Conferencing

Mobile Access
Presentation Tools
Real-Time Chat
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing

Web Conferencing

Mobile Access
Presentation Tools
Real-Time Chat
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing

Categories and Features

Employee Communication Tools

Audio / Video Conferencing
Chat / Messaging
Employee Directory
File Sharing

Encrypted Messaging

Not specified

Internal Communications

App Integration
Chat/Messaging
Email Management
Employee Directory
Social Sharing
Telephony
Video Chat
Voice Chat

Messaging

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

Team Chat

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

Team Communication

Audio Calls
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Video Conferencing

Video Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing

Web Conferencing

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing

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