Google Chat review

Google Chat makes the most sense for companies that already run on Google Workspace, because it is included at no additional cost and connects to Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet and Groups. Business Starter costs $8.40 USD per user per month on the Flexible Plan and includes 30 GB of pooled storage per user, so chat arrives with email, documents and meetings for less than Slack Pro alone. Spaces can hold up to 500,000 members, huddles allow quick drop-in conversations, and Gemini in Chat can summarize a conversation, share action items and translate in real time. The app directory covers common work tools such as Asana, GitHub, Jira, Salesforce, ServiceNow and Trello, and teams can build their own Chat apps with the Chat APIs, Apps Script or no-code AppSheet. Google also supports migrating data from Slack or Teams. The limits are that Chat is not a standalone business purchase and its integration catalog is smaller than Slack's.

Who it is for

Companies already on Google Workspace that want chat tied to Gmail, Calendar, Drive and Meet.

Price

Included with Google Workspace; Business Starter $8.40 per user per month on the Flexible Plan.

$8.40 USD per user for Business Starter
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 6, 2026.

Key features

• Spaces that support up to 500,000 members
• Huddles for quick real-time conversations
• Gemini in Chat to catch up, list action items and translate
• Integrations with Asana, GitHub, Jira, Salesforce, Trello and more
• Data migration from Slack or Teams

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: No extra cost if you already pay for Google Workspace
• Strength: Works directly with Gmail, Calendar, Drive and Meet
• Strength: Custom Chat apps can be built with Chat APIs, Apps Script or AppSheet
• Weakness: Not sold as a standalone chat product for businesses
• Weakness: Some features are limited to Business and Enterprise plans
• Weakness: Fewer third-party integrations than Slack

Key facts

• Free plan: No business free plan; included with Workspace
• Space size: Up to 500,000 members
• Business plan cap: Business plans for up to 300 users

Where it ranks

Google Chat is No. 3 in our Best Team Chat Apps verdict.