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Google Chat vs Chanty: catalog facts
Google Chat	Chanty
Freemium Free with a Google account; business features come with paid Google Workspace plans.	Freemium Free to start, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Web	Web
Integrated with Gmail, Drive and Docs Spaces with threaded conversations	Free guest access for external contacts States HIPAA, GDPR and SOC 2 Type II compliance
Requires a Google account Hosted by Google with no self-hosting option	Proprietary hosted service only Growing focus on AI agents may not suit everyone
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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