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Chanty vs Google Chat

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Chanty

Communication

Simple, easy to use, all-in-one team collaboration tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Chat logo

Google Chat

Communication

AI-powered team messaging and collaboration

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Chanty has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Chanty free plan caps at 5 team members; Google Chat no separate Google Chat pricing available; included with Google Workspace subscriptions at no additional cost
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chanty and Google Chat actually diverge.

Attributes where Chanty and Google Chat differ
AttributeChantyGoogle Chat
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Chanty

  • Team communication and collaborationnot Google Chat

Google Chat

  • Reducing email overload in healthcare operations for clinical decisionsnot Chanty
  • Summarizing regulatory news rapidly for compliance teamsnot Chanty
  • Consolidating messaging platforms to reduce software licensing costsnot Chanty
  • Coordinating distributed global teams across time zones rapidlynot Chanty
  • Collecting project references and decision history in searchable channelsnot Chanty

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Chanty

  • Free plan caps at 5 team members
  • Enterprise tier publishes no price and requires contacting sales
  • Monthly billing costs roughly 33% more per seat than annual billing on the Business plan, based on the vendor's own comparison of monthly versus annual per-user rates

Google Chat

  • No separate Google Chat pricing available; included with Google Workspace subscriptions at no additional cost
  • Chat features are limited to Business and Enterprise Workspace plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Chanty

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited public and private chats
    • Voice messages and searchable history
    • One-on-one calls
  • Business$12/month
    • Everything in Free plan
    • Unlimited group calls and screen sharing
    • Employee onboarding
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • All Business features
    • White-labeling
    • Directory sync and SCIM provisioning

Google Chat

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Chat review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Chanty if

  • You want to start without paying.
Chanty review

Choose Google Chat if

Nothing in the data separates Google Chat from Chanty on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Google Chat review

Questions people ask

Is Chanty or Google Chat better?
Neither clearly leads. Chanty starts at Free and Google Chat at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chanty or Google Chat?
Chanty has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Chanty and On request for Google Chat.
Does Chanty or Google Chat run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Chanty for free?
Yes. Chanty has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Google Chat starts at On request.
What is Chanty best used for?
Chanty is most often used for team communication and collaboration. Of those, team communication and collaboration is not what Google Chat is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Chanty: How much does Chanty cost?

Chanty is free with up to 5 team members. The Business plan costs $12 per user per month with annual billing or $16 per user per month with monthly billing. Enterprise plan pricing requires contacting sales. Nonprofits and educational institutions receive a 50% discount.

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Google Chat: How much does Google Chat cost?

Google Chat is included in Google Workspace subscriptions at no additional cost. Pricing depends on your Workspace plan selection, not on Chat specifically.

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Chanty: Is there a free version of Chanty?

Yes, Chanty's free plan includes unlimited public and private chats, voice messages, searchable history, one-on-one calls, task management, and 20GB storage. It supports up to 5 team members plus 1 guest user.

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Google Chat: Which Google Workspace plans include Google Chat?

Google Chat is included with all Google Workspace subscriptions. Some features are available exclusively in Business and Enterprise plans.

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Chanty: What does the Chanty Business plan add?

The Business plan ($12-16/user/month) adds unlimited group calls, screen sharing, employee onboarding, per-user storage at 20GB, calendar, polls, forms, customizable permissions, HIPAA compliance, SSO/2FA, IP allowlist, 99.9% uptime SLA, 24/7 support, and 3 free guest seats per member.

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