Everything you need to know about Google Chat

Google Workspace's answer to Slack is Google Chat, a team chat app that integrates tightly with other Google products like Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and Meet. It offers features like messaging, Spaces (souped-up chat rooms), threaded replies, and integration with Google Meet for video conferencing. Google Chat also allows users to manage simple projects directly from the platform and has native integration with Google Workspace, making it a cost-effective option for customers already committed to the ecosystem. While it still lags behind Slack in terms of features, Google Chat is improving quickly and offers a wide selection of apps through the Google Workspace Marketplace to fill gaps. Its AI-powered features, such as Smart compose, are also being enhanced with Gemini integration. To get the most out of Google Chat, users can take advantage of not-so-obvious features like forwarding messages to Gmail inboxes or converting messages into tasks. With multiple product updates each year, Google seems committed to making Google Chat an attractive Slack alternative.