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What it is

Google Chat is a messaging and collaboration service included with Google Workspace at no additional cost. It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Persistent collaboration spaces can hold up to 500,000 members, while administrators can set whether message history is on or off by default. Chat connects with Workspace apps including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, and Google Groups, as well as tools such as Asana, GitHub, Jira, Salesforce, and Trello. Organizations can build custom apps with Chat APIs and Apps Script, and can migrate existing data from Slack or Teams with interoperability solutions available. Gemini in Chat can summarize conversations, share action items, translate, and brainstorm. Google Workspace offers a 14-day free trial. Business Starter costs $7 a month on an annual commitment, billed monthly for a yearly term, and supports up to 300 users. Workspace subscriptions include other apps such as Gmail, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites.

Spec sheet

Supported platforms
Web,Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,AndroidRead 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Paid from
7Read 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Integrations
Gmail,Calendar,Drive,Meet,Google Groups,Asana,Jira,PagerDuty,GitHub,Workday,Salesforce,ServiceNow,Trello,ZapierRead 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Admin support
Google Workspace provides support resources for administrators and users.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Annual commitment
Annual/Fixed-Term plans can charge the full commitment term at the end of the first month.Read 28 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Attack protection
Google Workspace email protection blocks more than 99.9% of attacks.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Base user limit
The Base plan supports a maximum of 20 users.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Business user limit
Starter and Standard plans support up to 300 users.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Channels
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Custom apps
Organizations can build custom apps with Chat APIs and Apps Script.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Enterprise controls
Enterprise includes DLP, context-aware access, data regions, and endpoint management.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Free trial
Google Workspace provides a 14-day free trial.Read 28 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Gemini in Chat
Gemini can summarize conversations, share action items, translate, and brainstorm.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Guest access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
History control
Administrators can turn Chat history on or off by default.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Included apps
Workspace plans include Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Included with Workspace
Google Chat is included with Google Workspace at no additional cost.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Maximum members
500000Read 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Migration support
Existing data can be migrated from Slack or Teams, with interoperability solutions available.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Monthly billing
Paid subscriptions are automatically charged at the beginning of each month.Read 28 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Popular integrations
Integrations include Asana, Datadog, GitHub, HubSpot, Jira, Salesforce, Trello, Workday, and more.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Security and privacy
Some Workspace plans include enterprise-grade security and privacy.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Space member limit
Persistent collaboration spaces support up to 500,000 members.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Workspace integrations
Chat integrates with Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Groups, and more.Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com

Plans and prices

Business Starter $7 a month Annual/Fixed-Term Plan; billed monthly for a yearly commitment 30 GB pooled storage per user · Maximum 300 users Read 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Business Standard $14 a month Annual/Fixed-Term Plan; billed monthly for a yearly commitment 2 TB pooled storage per user · Maximum 300 users Read 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Business Plus $22 a month Annual/Fixed-Term Plan; billed monthly for a yearly commitment 5 TB pooled storage per user · Maximum 300 users Read 20 Sep 2026 · knowledge.workspace.google.com
Enterprise Priced on request Enterprise security and management controls · DLP and context-aware access · Enhanced support options Contact sales; no minimum or maximum user limit Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Base Price not published billed monthly 50% off for 3 months; introductory offer for new customers and first 20 users Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com
Starter Price not published billed monthly Price per user per month; taxes not included Read 28 Sep 2026 · workspace.google.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Runs on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
  • Persistent spaces support up to 500,000 members.
  • Administrators can control default message history.
  • Gemini can summarize, translate, and share action items.
  • Custom apps can be built with Chat APIs and Apps Script.

Limits

  • Business Starter costs $7 a month on an annual commitment.
  • Base supports a maximum of 20 users.
  • Starter and Standard support up to 300 users.

Who it suits

It suits people and organizations that want messaging across devices alongside Google Workspace apps and integrations. Larger collaboration spaces may fit teams that need room for many members, while plan user limits should be checked for smaller subscriptions.

Verdict

Google Chat combines messaging with Workspace apps, third-party integrations, and custom app options. Check the plan’s user limit and billing term when choosing a Workspace subscription.

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