Google Hangouts Overview
This is a summary of the comprehensive capabilities and benefits of Google Hangouts based on over 18244 insights from peer reviews, customer testimonials, and expert opinions. We included citations from these sources so you can read the full content at the original source if you wish.
Google Hangouts, Skype, GoTo Meeting, BlueJeans, Cisco Webex, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Webinar and Conferencing. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.
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Google Hangouts supports business activities such as:
- Collaboration
- Conference Call Management
- Communication Management
- Content Management
- Sales Document Management
Google Hangouts can help you with many business goals, such as Improve Internal Communications, Attract More Attendees, Enhance Customer Relationships, Launch New Products, Improve Digital And Social Presence, etc. It can help manage these activities if you use Video Offline Events etc. for these needs. As a solution, Google Hangouts's capabilities include Personalization, Recording, Alerts: Popups & Notifications, etc.
Google Hangouts Education Vertical is its biggest customer base.
Reviews
"...They have switched to video call conference facility in Google Hangouts to do their meetings...." Peer review by Sajith Prasad Samarathunge, Information security Intern, Sri Lanka Tourism
Cuspera Reviews
11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Google Hangouts solved their Webinar and Conferencing needs. Cuspera uses 18244 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Webinar and Conferencing needs.
Business Priorities
Improve Internal Communications and Attract More Attendees are the most popular business priorities peers achieved using Google Hangouts.
Use Cases
Peers recommend Collaboration , Conference Call Management , Communication Management , as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied while using Google Hangouts.
Read Peer Reviews and Expert Experience for Business Use Cases
| BUSINESS USE CASES | RATINGS | CUSTOMER AND EXPERT EXPERIENCES |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration with Video, Offline, Events, Trade Shows, Phone Calls and Chat |
4.38/5 ★ |
"...They have switched to video call conference facility in Google Hangouts to do their meetings...." Peer review by Sajith Prasad Samarathunge, Information security Intern, Sri Lanka Tourism |
| Conference Call Management with Offline, Events, Trade Shows, Phone Calls and Video |
4.34/5 ★ |
"...It has most of the same features of skype, HD calling, video calling, conference calls, etc...." Peer review by Michael P., Warehouse operator, Food & Beverages |
| Communication Management with Phone Calls, E-Mail, Video and Chat |
4.19/5 ★ |
"...I like the fact that I can chat with people through google without having to send an email...." Peer review by Verified Reviewer, Retail |
| sending & publishing communications |
4.12/5 ★ |
"...You can send an instant message or make a video call basis your requirement...." Peer review by Ajinkya B., Managing Analyst, Information Technology and Services |
| tracking & monitoring communications |
4.64/5 ★ |
"...While we doing video conference it can share my screen with others and in the group call we can track who is talking...." Peer review by Ravindu N., Student |
| PEER EXPERIENCES | |
|---|---|
| Collaboration with Video, Offline, Events, Trade Shows, Phone Calls and Chat |
4.38/5 ★ |
"...They have switched to video call conference facility in Google Hangouts to do their meetings...." Peer review by Sajith Prasad Samarathunge, Information security Intern, Sri Lanka Tourism |
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| Conference Call Management with Offline, Events, Trade Shows, Phone Calls and Video |
4.34/5 ★ |
"...It has most of the same features of skype, HD calling, video calling, conference calls, etc...." Peer review by Michael P., Warehouse operator, Food & Beverages |
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| Communication Management with Phone Calls, E-Mail, Video and Chat |
4.19/5 ★ |
"...I like the fact that I can chat with people through google without having to send an email...." Peer review by Verified Reviewer, Retail |
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| sending & publishing communications |
4.19/5 ★ |
| tracking & monitoring communications |
4.19/5 ★ |
43+ more Business Use Cases
Our AI advisor, Wyz, harnessed 18244 insights from peers and experts to help you assess how these Google Hangouts use cases fit your Webinar and Conferencing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
for Google Hangouts
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Popular Business Setting
for Google Hangouts
Top Industries
- Education
- Computer Software
- Information Technology and Services
Popular in
- Small Business
- Mid Market
- Enterprise
Peers used Google Hangouts to Improve internal communications and Attract more attendees
Google Hangouts Alternatives
Peer and Expert Opinion on Features
for Google Hangouts
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| FEATURES | RATINGS AND REVIEWS |
|---|---|
| Personalization | Read Reviews (1400) |
| Recording | Read Reviews (497) |
| Alerts: popups & Notifications | Read Reviews (447) |
| Widgets | Read Reviews (58) |
| Live streaming | Read Reviews (56) |
| FEATURES | RATINGS AND REVIEWS |
|---|---|
| Personalization | Read Reviews (1400) |
| Recording | Read Reviews (497) |
| Alerts: popups & Notifications | Read Reviews (447) |
| Widgets | Read Reviews (58) |
| Live streaming | Read Reviews (56) |
IT and Other Capabilities
for Google Hangouts
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| CAPABILITIES (DATA) | RATINGS AND REVIEWS |
|---|---|
| Data Export | Read Reviews (1323) |
| Data Import | Read Reviews (1375) |
| CAPABILITIES (DATA) | RATINGS AND REVIEWS |
|---|---|
| Data Export | Read Reviews (1323) |
| Data Import | Read Reviews (1375) |
| CAPABILITIES (SUPPORT) | RATINGS AND REVIEWS |
|---|---|
| Phone Support | Read Reviews (639) |
| Chat Support | Read Reviews (264) |
| Email Support | Read Reviews (142) |
| 24/7 Support | Read Reviews (1488) |
| CAPABILITIES (SUPPORT) | RATINGS AND REVIEWS |
|---|---|
| Phone Support | Read Reviews (639) |
| Chat Support | Read Reviews (264) |
| Email Support | Read Reviews (142) |
| 24/7 Support | Read Reviews (1488) |
| CAPABILITIES (OTHER) | RATINGS AND REVIEWS |
|---|---|
| AI Powered | Read Reviews (13) |
| Analytics | Read Reviews (37) |
| Custom Reports | Read Reviews (489) |
| CAPABILITIES (OTHER) | RATINGS AND REVIEWS |
|---|---|
| AI Powered | Read Reviews (13) |
| Analytics | Read Reviews (37) |
| Custom Reports | Read Reviews (489) |
Software Failure Risk Guidance
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Vendor Profile Details
Company Name
Company Website
https://about.google/HQ Location
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, US
Employees
10,001+
Social
Financials
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