Team messaging for Google Workspace. If it is not working for you, here are 6 apps that do the same job, closest match first.
Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chat (the app you have) | Free download | iPhone, Android | - |
| GroupMe | Free | iPhone, Android | you want it free |
| Slack | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux |
| Square Team | Free | Apple | you want it free |
| Marco Polo | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| BAND | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
| Shopify Inbox | Free | Apple | you want it free |
Free group messaging for friends, teams and classes.
Pick it if you want it free.
Team messaging app organised into channels, with huddles, file sharing and thousands of integrations.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and Linux and you run a small business.
Team schedules, timecards and messaging for Square businesses.
Pick it if you want it free.
Video messaging app for staying close to friends and family.
Group app for teams, clubs, classes and families, with posts, calendars and chat.
Chat with customers and sell over chat for Shopify stores.
Pick it if you want it free.
We matched these apps to Google Chat by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.