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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 Google Chat?

Google Chat is a sophisticated and secure communication tool tailored for team interactions. It promotes effortless communication among team members by incorporating features like direct messaging and group chat rooms, which together create a cohesive environment that boosts collaboration and productivity. At present, only Google Workspace users can access this newest version, ensuring that professionals can fully leverage its functionalities for their work. This exclusivity highlights its design intention for a work-focused audience.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

CalendarHero
Franz
Gfacility
Google Takeout
Happeo
Kernel G Suite Backup Tool
ManagedMethods
Shift
Stackreaction
Workona
Contacts+
Google Vault
Krisp
Kroolo
Microsoft Bot Framework
NetHunt CRM
Noise Blocker
ParkMyCloud
StatusDashboard
YouCam

Integrations Supported

CalendarHero
Franz
Gfacility
Google Takeout
Happeo
Kernel G Suite Backup Tool
ManagedMethods
Shift
Stackreaction
Workona
Contacts+
Google Vault
Krisp
Kroolo
Microsoft Bot Framework
NetHunt CRM
Noise Blocker
ParkMyCloud
StatusDashboard
YouCam

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
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

Google

Date Founded

1998

Company Location

United States

Company Website

chat.google.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

Collaboration

Brainstorming
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Contact Management
Content Management
Document Management
Project Management
Real Time Editing
Task Management
Version Control
Video Conferencing

Employee Communication Tools

Activity / News Feed
Audio / Video Conferencing
Blogs
Chat / Messaging
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
File Sharing
Knowledge Management
Newsletter Management
Surveys & Feedback

Internal Communications

App Integration
Blogs
Chat/Messaging
Email Management
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
Newsletter Management
Photo Gallery
Social Sharing
Survey Management
Telephony
Video Chat
Voice Chat

Messaging

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

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

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