Google Chat is built for business
Modern collaboration powered by AI, with the scale, flexibility and security to meet the needs of any business using Workspace.
Modern messaging powered by AI
Compose faster, search more effectively, find what's important and get help from Gemini for Workspace.
Powerful collaboration for teams of any size
Collaborate on projects, build connections for hybrid teams and share updates with your entire organisation.
Enterprise-grade security
Keep your business data safe with context-aware, zero trust security and built-in data loss prevention.
Thoughtful Workspace integrations
Get more done with Gmail, Calendar, Drive and Meet integrations for Google Chat.
Trusted by global brands
A powerful, extensible platform for team communication
Find the apps and integrations you need on Google Chat
Enhance personal and team productivity with powerful Chat apps such as Asana, Jira, PagerDuty, GitHub, Workday and many more. Add apps to conversations directly from the Workspace Marketplace or deploy and manage apps for specific organisation units and groups from the Workspace Admin console.
Develop custom apps and integrations to automate and accelerate business workflows
Design and deploy powerful custom apps specifically designed for your organisation, using Chat APIs and Apps Script to simplify, accelerate and automate your workflows.
Create and deploy Chat apps easily with no-code using AppSheet
Not a coder? No problem. Build your own Chat apps with Gemini for Workspace in AppSheet. Start with just a few conversational prompts to generate your app. Then customise, test and deploy across your organisation.
Build bridges, not barriers
Connect and collaborate outside your organisation
Communicate safely with anyone who uses Gmail or a Google Account without leaving Chat.
Enable cross-product communication
With real-time interoperability solutions powered by Mio, allow teams to use the collaboration software they prefer, while staying connected with the rest of the organisation.
Migrate your existing conversations
Starting with Chat doesn't mean starting over. Migrate existing conversations and channels into Google Chat, including messages, channels, files and even emojis. Migrate with Chat APIs or through Workspace partners
A recognised leader in business collaboration
Google Workspace ranks as leader in The Forrester Wave™: Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS).
Because Google Chat and Google Meet are so easy to use and can be rolled out very quickly, Kärcher employees worldwide adopted these new channels of communication overnight and with minimal training … we've noticed an increased culture of collaboration and autonomy.
Gartner Peer Insights has recognised Google as a Customers’ Choice in Unified Communications as a Service for 2023.
Our reliance on email has dropped exponentially, and that's all thanks to Chat. It brings much more immediacy to our work, which is a big win for everyone at SCL Health.
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Frequently asked questions
Google Chat is a communication platform designed for businesses that enables seamless collaboration and communication among team members. It integrates with other Google Workspace tools, offering real-time messaging, file sharing and more to enhance productivity and teamwork. Chat provides a solution for group messaging as well as direct messages.
Google Chat facilitates real-time communication, allowing teams to collaborate efficiently. With features like threaded conversations, file sharing and integrated tasks, teams can stay organised and work together seamlessly, fostering a more productive and collaborative work environment. Team messaging is effective and fun in Google Chat, with chat emojis and chat GIFs.
Yes, Google Chat prioritises security for business users. It employs encrypted chat, secure access controls and compliance certifications to protect sensitive business data. Google Workspace adheres to industry-leading security standards to ensure a secure communication environment. Google Chat is a good choice for businesses seeking an app for private chat.
Yes, Google Chat prioritises security for business users. It employs encryption, secure access controls and compliance certifications to protect sensitive business data. Google Workspace adheres to industry-leading security standards to ensure a secure communication environment. Google Chat is a good choice for businesses seeking an app for private chat.
Google Chat seamlessly integrates with other Google Workspace apps, such as Google Drive, Google Calendar and Google Meet. This integration allows users to share files, schedule meetings and collaborate on documents directly within the Chat interface, streamlining workflows.
Yes, Google Chat is designed for flexibility and accessibility. Users can access Google Chat on desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets, ensuring that teams can stay connected and collaborate from anywhere, at any time.
Yes, Google Chat offers a range of APIs that allow custom development, as well as webhooks to connect services directly with spaces in Google Chat. Google Chat integrations include major apps such as Jira, GitHub, Asana and more.
Google Chat simplifies task management by allowing users to create tasks directly within the chat interface. Team members can assign tasks, set due dates and track progress, promoting accountability and enhancing overall project management efficiency.
To get started with Google Chat, businesses can sign up for Google Workspace. Once registered, users can access Google Chat through the web interface or by downloading the mobile app. Google provides resources and support to help businesses integrate and maximise the benefits of Google Chat for their teams. Businesses can migrate data from Slack to Google Chat with Workspace APIs or in collaboration with a Google Cloud partner.
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Google Chat has the essential features you need to connect, create and collaborate, and is included with Workspace.