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Chatwork vs Google Chat

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Chatwork

Communication

Group chat for global teams, built to replace email with real-time communication

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 Chatwork has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Chatwork free plan limited to 100 users; 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 Chatwork and Google Chat actually diverge.

Attributes where Chatwork and Google Chat differ
AttributeChatworkGoogle 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.

Chatwork

  • Team communication and collaborationnot Google Chat

Google Chat

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

Where each one falls short

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

Chatwork

  • Free plan limited to 100 users
  • Free plan message history limited to last 40 days
  • Standard plan pricing: $7/month annual or $8.40/month monthly

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

Chatwork

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Secure messaging
    • Unlimited group chats
    • 1:1 video calls
  • Standard$7/month
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited message history
    • Group video calls

Google Chat

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Chat review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Chatwork if

  • You want to start without paying.
Chatwork review

Choose Google Chat if

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

Google Chat review

Questions people ask

Is Chatwork or Google Chat better?
Neither clearly leads. Chatwork 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, Chatwork or Google Chat?
Chatwork has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Chatwork and On request for Google Chat.
Does Chatwork or Google Chat run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Chatwork for free?
Yes. Chatwork has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Google Chat starts at On request.
What is Chatwork best used for?
Chatwork 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

Chatwork: How much does Chatwork cost?

Chatwork is free for up to 100 users. The Standard plan costs $7 per month with annual subscription or $8.40 per month with monthly subscription for unlimited users.

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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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Chatwork: What is the limit on the Chatwork free plan?

The free plan supports up to 100 users and limits message history to the last 40 days. It includes secure messaging, unlimited group chats, 1:1 video calls, 10GB storage per organization, and task management.

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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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Chatwork: What does the Chatwork Standard plan add?

The Standard plan ($7-8.40/month) adds unlimited message history, group video calls, 10GB storage per user instead of per organization, advanced search, dedicated support, user management controls, and CSV contact import.

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