Hangouts by Google
Team messaging and collaboration in Google Workspace
What founders should know about Hangouts by Google
Google Chat (the successor to Google Hangouts) is Google's team messaging tool for direct messages, spaces, and threaded conversations, integrated with Gmail, Drive, Meet, and Calendar.
Best for
Team messaging and collaboration in Google Workspace
Probably not for
Teams that need requirements this record cannot verify yet.
About Hangouts by Google
Google Chat (the successor to Google Hangouts) is Google's team messaging tool for direct messages, spaces, and threaded conversations, integrated with Gmail, Drive, Meet, and Calendar.
Common use cases
- team messaging
- group collaboration spaces
- file sharing
- video meetings
Integrations
Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Calendar.
Decision criteria
- Team fit and workflow maturity
- Pricing model and free-tier constraints
- Deployment, API, and integration requirements
Verified facts and evidence
| Claim | Value | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verification date | 2026-06-30 | StartupToolbox | high |
| Pricing model | freemium | StartupToolbox | medium |
| Starting price | USD 6 | StartupToolbox | medium |
Methodology and freshness
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Use this record to narrow fit, pricing, and integration risk before starting trials.
Last reviewed: Jun 30, 2026
Who should consider Hangouts by Google?
Team messaging and collaboration in Google Workspace
How current is this tool record?
Startup Atlas last checked this record on 2026-06-30.