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What is Google Duo?

Experience seamless and high-quality video calls across a multitude of devices, such as Android smartphones, iPhones, tablets, computers, and Smart Displays like the Google Nest Hub Max. You can easily see who is available on Duo for a chat, or send an invitation to a friend to join in the conversation. Just tap on a contact to leave a quick message, or record a video or audio note to share. You can create groups with as many as 12 participants, and initiating a group video call is as straightforward as selecting the group's name. All your calls and messages are secured, ensuring that only you and your conversation partner have access to them. Host group calls with family and friends to celebrate significant occasions like birthdays or anniversaries, creating a sense of togetherness despite being apart. You can also share bedtime stories during private video calls, cherishing those meaningful moments that are important to you. Keep the spirit of fun alive with weekly game nights, which allow up to 12 friends to partake in joy and laughter, all conveniently accessible on Android devices, iPhones, and tablets. No matter if it's a casual chat or a momentous event, this platform serves as an excellent tool for maintaining connections, ensuring that everyone feels included in shared experiences. With so many ways to engage, staying in touch has never been more enjoyable or effortless.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Google
Date Founded:
1998
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
duo.google.com

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Google Duo Categories and Features

Web Conferencing Software

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

Video Conferencing Software

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
  • Reviewer Name: Balwinder B.
    Position: SDE
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Easy video calls and platform independent.

    Date: Jun 24 2022
    Summary

    Overall, Google Duo is an easy-to-use video calling application which can be use in any smartphone. Other than its primary video calling feature, it also lets the user do audio calls and send text.

    Positive

    - It is a seamless and secure platform to connect with anyone over, audio or video calls.
    - It is user-friendly and can be installed in any device easily.
    - It is optimized and gives smooth performance even on low-end smartphones.
    - It has some cool features like live filters.

    Negative

    - The video freezes a lot when there is not a stable internet connection.
    - The user can only sign up using phone number, and there is no other alternative.

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  • Reviewer Name: Tehseen A.
    Position: Project Manager
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Lacks in features.

    Date: Oct 12 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Google Duo can be fair option for people wanting a stable and simple application for audio and video calls. The application is safe and secure to use, but, is very limited in terms of features.

    Positive

    - The unique feature of Google Duo is preview video calls.
    - The quality of calls is clear.
    - It also the users to send audio or video messages.
    - It can be easily integrated with other Google applications like Hangouts.

    Negative

    - It is only limited to audio and video calls and does not allow sending messages.

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  • Reviewer Name: Priya M.
    Position: Trainee
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great for Video Calling

    Updated: Jun 28 2022
    Summary

    Suitable for all for high-quality video calling with great features and filters.

    Positive

    Best video call app present for all, provides high quality video calls.
    It has interesting and engaging features and filters and is quite secure.
    Can connect with more than 2 person at a time.

    Negative

    The only con is that it consumes data at a faster rate.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Graphic Designer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great for Cross-Platform Communications

    Date: Aug 09 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Google Duo is a good program for keeping in touch with others who do not have the same brand of phone that you do.

    Positive

    I use all Apple products, but others in my family use Android and Chromebook. We are able to use Google Duo to have voice chats and send text messages to keep in touch throughout the day.

    Negative

    The only con would be that it's owned by Google who has a history of using my data and tracking it.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Sales & Marketing Director
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Fast & easy video conference call app

    Date: Aug 19 2021
    Summary

    Works great on the pixel 5 phones and tablets and i'd recommend it, if you are using Android platforms!

    Positive

    Fast & easy sync to your cell phone w/ numbers and emails in your contacts of your android phone! Clear video and audio, as long as you have a strong connection.

    Negative

    Weak connect will get cut in & out and the video and audio quality isn't as clear!

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  • Reviewer Name: Eoin G.
    Position: Owner/Manager
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great for Video Calls, Not so great for text messages

    Date: Jun 26 2020
    Summary

    While I like the video quality, the interaction with the Android App is frustrating and inconsistent with other Google Products. I keep going back to Google Hangouts even though the quality isn't good, it's easier to use.

    Positive

    My boys like to use Duo to video chat with me. It's been a great product with good video quality over 4g LTE and 3G+ data speeds.

    Negative

    I really don't like how the person can see you when you call them before they accept the call. I also do not like the limited chat ability, that feature is not user friendly at all.

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  • Reviewer Name: PRATIK S.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Good platform for video calling

    Date: Nov 28 2020
    Summary

    So basically, I personally adore this application for video calling and video conferences, this app helped me connecting to my friends and family so much, this app is pretty good for video calling so I recommend others to use this application as well.

    Positive

    DUO is a good application for video calling with very clear video and audio quality.
    It has a clean and easy interface so that you can handle the app easily.
    And new filter and effects makes talking to friends even more more fun.
    We can also make conference video calling which is also quite impressive.

    Negative

    Well I just don't like one feature of this app that is the other party can see me when I am calling even before receiving the call.

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  • Reviewer Name: Aman V.
    Position: Senior Software Engineer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    Basic video calling app that works great

    Date: Aug 08 2020
    Summary

    Google Duo is a simple video calling app from Google. It lacks a lot of advanced features but works great as a straightforward video calling app. It is good for personal use.

    Positive

    Really simple & clean interface
    Exceptional video quality compared to competitors
    Privacy and Security features
    Knock Knock feature
    Available on most devices and platforms

    Negative

    Lacks features like screen sharing, remote control or advanced conferencing.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mohit V.
    Position: Operation manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Phenomenal Video calling

    Date: Jul 02 2020
    Summary

    High-quality video call with ease of connecting people now becomes easy. I use Google Duo it's the best platform offered by Google to makes a realistic video call. It can also connect up to 12 people makes a good way to use discuss with office teams.

    Positive

    Google Duo is a great video calling app offered by Google. Quality-wise Google Duo is excellent. A group calling up to 12 people can be done. It's a best communication app to connect with family and project teams.

    Negative

    I enjoyed using Google Duo and very happy with it's quality.

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  • Reviewer Name: Kunal R.
    Position: Manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Video communication for discussion

    Date: Jul 14 2020
    Summary

    Google Duo is a very handy communication tool. It offers great communication solution by its optimized video and audio. It makes happen to start a group video discussion from the mobile platform.

    Positive

    It offers a great group video discussion tool. It has a wide range of platform supports. Great and intuitive communication tool. A mobile version is also available.

    Negative

    It worked great for me. Nothing to share about cons.

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  • Reviewer Name: Rohit P.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Best video calling platform

    Date: Nov 27 2020
    Summary

    Google Duo is one of the best video calling application as i experience supported by all Android, iOS devices and smart TVs also.

    Positive

    Google Duo is one of the best video calling applications.
    Duo streams HD quality and switch automatically switches mobile network to wifi network depending on which is faster.
    We can do a group video call without any issues.
    In Duo we can also send a video message if the person was offline.

    Negative

    There are less features in Google Duo that some other services.
    And it freezes sometime in my Samsung device.

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  • Reviewer Name: Abhishek S.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Best quality video calling app

    Updated: Nov 26 2020
    Summary

    Overall the Google Duo is the best video calling application with best video streaming quality till now.

    Positive

    It's easy to use, no need to register any account simply signup using your phone number.
    In Google Duo we can do a group video call with maximum 32 members but i try with only 12 members with no issue.
    One thing I like the most is HD video call quality or better streaming video calling app.
    Google Duo is faster and flexible it can swaps between wifi or cellular network without call drop.
    One more thing i really like is we can send a short video massage.

    Negative

    There are very few cons in this application as I observe i think it lags or freezes a little bit in low end devices and its not compatible with new Android TV as I use I face some issues in audio output. And sometimes it crashes.

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  • Reviewer Name: Harsha D.
    Position: Consultant
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
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    Super high definition video quality

    Date: Jun 04 2020
    Summary

    Google Duo is best alternative to Facetime. The video and audio is rich in resolutions . Its user interface is very impressive and gives me easy way to call from any part of world. It's very easy to interact with my family, friends and my project team .

    Positive

    Google Duo gives me very high quality of audio and video. It also have chat and call features which makes best alternative of FaceTime . User interface is very impressive and clean. App available on Android and iOS.

    Negative

    No con at all. This app is the best video calling app every used .

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great for video calls

    Date: May 16 2020
    Summary

    Overall it's great and would definitely recommend for any business to use if they need a good video platform.

    Positive

    I've use this for a lot of video calls and it's been super easy to use and set up. It's very reliable as well.

    Negative

    There aren't any cons that I can think of for this.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 10,000 - 19,999
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    HD video conferencing software

    Date: Nov 28 2020
    Summary

    From my point of view this software is best software for video calling conferencing. Video quality is too good.
    It helps me in studying a lot and be connected with family, relatives and friends.

    Positive

    1. Software having an oraganised design which enhances user interface.
    2. Easy way to sign up using your registered phone number. There is no need to register your account.
    3. We can do a video chat more than 2 person in the same call.

    Negative

    1. Much data consuming software.
    2. Sometimes video and audio is not synchronised.
    3. It lags and freezes a little bit.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Software Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Simple and great video calling app

    Date: Jun 10 2020
    Summary

    Unlike many apps out there Google Duo doesn't claim to be jack of all trades but it excels at the one thing it aims to do - video calling. Its exceptional video quality and great features make it a recommended choice for personal video calling app.

    Positive

    Cross-platform availability.
    Great video quality.
    Knock Knock feature to preview video calls.
    End to End encryption.
    Privacy features.

    Negative

    High data consumption.
    Updates and new features come late ( if they do ) on older devices.

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  • Reviewer Name: Rahul M.
    Position: Intern
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Great video calling app "Duo"

    Date: Nov 17 2020
    Summary

    I am using Google Duo for a long time to chat with friends, at home or my office it has best video quality and with lots of filters you can really fun around. Recently they updated with Screenshare during video call which is really helpful in sharing projects or any detail.

    Positive

    The interface is very simple and basic the quality of video call is very nice than other apps.
    Knock knock features and filters emoji.
    No charges 100% free.
    Works on every platform.
    Screenshare in a video call.

    Negative

    No cons in this I really love this app for video calling.

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  • Reviewer Name: Pradeep K.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    Video calling

    Date: Nov 28 2020
    Summary

    Overall experience is very good.
    It help us to connect with video and audio easily during this pandemic.

    Positive

    Best video calling or video conferencing application by Google.
    Video quality is good.
    Audio quality is also good.

    Negative

    Sometimes lagging.
    Both the user have good internet otherwise both side video quality become bad.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Business Analyst
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Duo - Quality Video Calling

    Date: Jun 11 2020
    Summary

    Duo offers a 720P clarity in video calling. The application is very simple to use and the design is very good. The preview feature "Knock-Knock" to see the video preview of the calling person is a very great feature. There is no option to send a quick text in case of a call drop or if you had to drop off because of some other reason.

    On an overall level duo offer great quality for video calling. It is a definite recommendation if the quality is a priority,

    Positive

    (+) Great design and super easy to use.
    (+) The quality of audio and video is top-notch.
    (+) Previewing of video call before entering into the call is a great feature.
    (+) Free of cost.
    (+) Available on all platforms unlike facetime.
    (+) Video and audio messages in case of unavailability of the person to take the call.

    Negative

    (-) It can be a bit slow on older mobile phones.
    (-) Consumes a lot of data.
    (-) No option to send a quick text. One must switch to another application to send a text.

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  • Reviewer Name: Prashant K.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 20,000 or More
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Best live video conferencing system

    Updated: Dec 08 2020
    Summary

    Overall Google Duo provides a good platform for video conferencing, meeting, etc which is very beneficial for me.

    Positive

    Pros of this Google Duo system are as follows:
    - It provides clean video or audio quality to their users
    - It provides good interface and smooth functioning
    - It can operate in any device like low-end PC, mobile, iPhone, etc.

    Negative

    There are very few cons in Google Duo as follows:
    - Session ends within an hour which very disappointing
    - Between conferencing sometimes it shows wrong pop up.

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