--- description: Learn more about Google Chat price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Chat Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Team Communication Software](/directory/31033/team-communication/software) > [Google Chat](/software/175800/chat) # Google Chat Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/175800/chat Page: 1 / 97\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/175800/chat?page=2) > Google Chat is an instant messaging tool that enables teams to easily communicate and collaborate using a secure chat environment. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 2383 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Chat? Businesses and teams of any size across various industries. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 2383 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Google directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Collaboration Tools - Search/Filter - Video Conferencing ## Integrations (6 total) - Gmail - Google Calendar - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Meet - Google Workspace ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Team Communication Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31033/team-communication/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I like how simple it is to send quick messages, share files and keep conversations organised in spaces and group chats. > > **Cons**: The app can sometimes feel basic compared to other messaging platforms, and notifications may occasionally be delayed or overwhelming in busy group chats. > > Overall, Google Chat has been a convenient tool for communication and collaboration. It’s straightforward, reliable and especially useful for people already using Google Workspace. I like that everything stays connected in one place without needing multiple apps. ----- ### "Allows For Convenient Conversation" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *7 April 2026* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Super easy to use\! Everything feels straightforward and smooth. The Google Drive and GCal integration works really well, and I love how quick it is to start up huddles or Google Meets whenever I need. > > **Cons**: I just wish you could set status messages to give more insight to "online" or busy." This alleviates the need for me to add an additional OOO message. > > Overall, really great experience with Google Chat\! The GIFs and memes make conversations more fun, and the integrations help keep my workflow nice and smooth. ----- ### "Google Chat review" — 3.0/5 > **Daniel** | *25 May 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The integration with Google services is the best aspect of Google Chat. Functionality is also easy to use. > > **Cons**: Too many notifications would be my biggest compliant. I'm a gmail user and I tended to get an email and a google chat when there was tagged activity. The double notification isn't a huge issue but it can clutter your email. ----- ### "Simple and Effective Team Communication Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Nikki** | *5 May 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Google Chat is how simple and efficient it is for team communication. It integrates seamlessly with Google Workspace, making messaging, file sharing, and collaboration fast and easy in one platform. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Google Chat is that it feels more basic compared to other messaging platforms, with fewer advanced features for large team organization and workflow management. > > My overall experience with Google Chat has been positive. It’s a simple, reliable communication tool that works well within Google Workspace. While it lacks some advanced features, it’s effective for quick messaging and team collaboration. ----- ### "Better than Slack\!" — 4.0/5 > **Sara** | *18 December 2025* | Alternative Medicine | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It keeps my conversations, files, and collaborations all in one place, helping our team communicate efficiently and get work done smoothly. > > **Cons**: It can be tricky to add people outside of our organization to spaces and chats. Conversations can get a little cluttered, and the interface sometimes feels less intuitive compared to other messaging apps. > > My overall experience has been very positive, especially since moving from Slack which we were use to, the transition went very well. Our team is able to stay connected and organized by centralizing conversations, file sharing, and collaboration in one place. Quick messaging and real-time updates help us stay on the same page, make decisions faster, and keep projects moving smoothly. We use it all day every day\! Plus, the cute emojis and funny GIFs make our chats more lively and fun, which keeps team morale high even during busy days. ----- Page: 1 / 97\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/175800/chat?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/175800/chat) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data