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Comparison table: Google Chat vs. Slack vs. Microsoft Teams

 

 

There are some groups at Brown that are currently using the Slack chat service for group chat functionality. Google Chat may be a good alternative for you, due to its integration with the Google ecosystem, and its price (free).  Here’s a comparison of some of the core functions between Google Chat, Slack, and Microsoft’s Teams service.

 

 

 

 

Google Chat

Slack

Microsoft 

Teams

USES “TWO-WAY OPT-IN”

You have to add or accept contacts before being able to message. This prevents strangers from sending you unwanted messages.

x

 x

 

SHOWS THAT SOMEONE IS TYPING

You can see when someone is typing a reply.

x

x

 

COMPATIBILITY

     IOS ………………………………………………………………………………………...

     Android …………………………………………………………………………………....

     PC ………………………………………………………………………………………....


x

x

x


x

x

x


x

x

x

ABILITY TO SEND DOCUMENTS

You can send documents using the app.

x

x

x

HAS SEARCH OPTION

If you need to find something specific, you can search your data for certain keywords.

x

x

x

HAS TWO-WAY VIDEO CHAT

You can have a one-on-one conversation with video

x

x

x

YOU CAN SWITCH OFF NOTIFICATIONS

You can set specific notifications to snooze mode if you don’t want to be disturbed during a specific time frame.

x

 x

x

HAS TWO-WAY VOICE CHAT

With voice chat you can communicate quickly and easily, like making a traditional phone call.

x

x

HAS GROUP VOICE CHAT

This is like a phone conversation with several people at once.

x

 

x

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