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Google ChatSlack
Freemium

Free with a Google account; business features come with paid Google Workspace plans.

 Freemium

Free plan available, with paid plans for more features.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • Integrated with Gmail, Drive and Docs
  • Spaces with threaded conversations
  • Channels keep team conversations organized
  • Large range of app integrations
  • Requires a Google account
  • Hosted by Google with no self-hosting option
  • Closed source hosted service
  • Many features and AI tools sit behind paid plans
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

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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