{"id":19751,"date":"2025-09-16T13:18:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T13:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=19751"},"modified":"2026-04-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T00:00:00","slug":"pumble-vs-google-chat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/pumble-vs-google-chat\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumble vs Google Chat: Best App for Your Business in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking for a free, powerful, and easy to use communication hub where you can organize your team\u2019s collaboration?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people (namely, those who already use the Google Workspace ecosystem) Google Chat is one of the most obvious choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>Google Chat is not a full-fledged business communication tool<\/strong>. It serves as an add-on to your existing Google Workplace suite, but doesn\u2019t deliver enough value as a stand-alone app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, <strong>Pumble by <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CAKE.com<\/strong><\/a><strong> is a fully autonomous <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/compare\/free-googlechat-alternative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>free Google Chat alternative<\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s an <strong>all-in-one communication and collaboration tool<\/strong>, designed specifically for teams and businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this Pumble vs Google Chat review, you\u2019ll get to explore features, pricing, and values of both apps and decide which one fits your workflow best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs-Google-Chat.jpg\" alt=\"Pumble-vs-Google-Chat-cover\" class=\"wp-image-19749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs-Google-Chat.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs-Google-Chat-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs-Google-Chat-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs-Google-Chat-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs-Google-Chat-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs-Google-Chat-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Pumble-vs-Google-Chat-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Why trust us?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human reviewers try out each app and follow strict guidelines while writing about the comparisons. We follow a transparent, clear, and systematic methodology, so that every review is objective and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-main-features-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Main features comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice between Pumble and Google Chat comes down to the <strong>choice between a focused communication tool and an integrated add-on<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I mean by that is that <strong>Pumble feels like a toolbox built with purpose<\/strong>. It\u2019s focused on powerful essentials for messaging and effective team collaboration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, it\u2019s <strong>free in its core sense with reasonably priced plans for additions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Chat, on the other hand, is more like an add-on<\/strong> put together for the sake of adding another set of features to the Google suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s functional, don\u2019t get me wrong. However, I\u2019m afraid <strong>team communication and collaboration can get pretty chaotic pretty quickly with all the space threads, emails, and Meet calls and chats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, some of the main differences between Pumble and Google Chat include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing<\/strong> \u2014 Pumble\u2019s paid plans start at $2.49 per user\/month vs Google Chat\u2019s that start at $6.30 per user\/month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free plan limits<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Pumble is truly free with unlimited users and unlimited messaging history<\/strong>, while Google Chat limits your features unless you\u2019re on a paid plan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approach to communication<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Pumble is purpose-built, messaging-first app with built-in video and screen sharing capabilities<\/strong>, while Google Chat is part of a massive suite and relies on a separate app (Google Meet) for video functionality.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s compare the main features of Pumble and Google Chat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table responsive\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Features<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Pumble by CAKE.com<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Google Chat<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pricing plans<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Free plan with unlimited users and messaging history<br>\u2013 Pro plan: $2.99 per user per month (billed monthly), or $2.49 (billed annually)<br>\u2013 Business plan: $4.99 per user per month (billed monthly), or $3.99 (billed annually)<br>\u2013 Enterprise plan: $7.99 per user per month (billed monthly), or $6.99 (billed annually)<\/td><td>\u2013 Free plan for individual users only<br>\u2013 Business Starter plan: $7 per user per month (billed monthly), or $6.30 (billed annually)&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Business Standard plan: $14 per user per month (billed monthly), or $12.60 (billed annually)<br>\u2013 Business Plus: $22 per user per month<br>\u2013 Enterprise Plus: custom pricing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interface&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>Clean, easy to adopt, customizable themes and sidebar<\/td><td>Clean (on its own), basic customization, difficult to navigate within a large suite&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Communication features<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Unlimited messaging history<br>\u2013 Channels<br>\u2013 Threads<br>\u2013 Voice and video messages<br>\u2013 Polling<br>\u2013 Guest access<\/td><td>\u2013 Unlimited messaging history<br>\u2013 Spaces&nbsp;<br>\u2013 Threads<br>\u2013 Voice messages<br>\u2013 Polling<br>\u2013 Guest access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Video conferencing<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Video is integrated into messaging workflow<br>\u2013 1:1 video and audio calls<br>\u2013 Group video and audio calls<br>\u2013 Screen sharing<br>\u2013 Guest access to meetings<\/td><td>\u2013 Video via Google Meet&nbsp;<br>\u2013 1:1 video and audio calls<br>\u2013 Group video and audio calls<br>\u2013 Screen sharing<br>\u2013 Guest access to meetings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>File sharing and storage&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 10 GB per workspace in the Free plan<br>\u2013 10 GB per user in Pro<br>\u2013 20 GB per user in Business<br>\u2013 100 GB per user in Enterprise<\/td><td>\u2013 15 GB of shared storage across Google Photos, Google Drive, and Gmail (with a regular Google account)<br>\u2013 30 GB per user in Business Starter (pooled across Google products)<br>\u2013 2 TB per user in Business Standard (pooled across Google products)<br>\u2013 5 TB in Business Plus and Enterprise Plus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integrations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 Core apps like Gmail, GitHub, Google Calendar, Zapier<br>\u2013 Clockify and Plaky&nbsp;<\/td><td>\u2013 Google Workspace ecosystem<br>\u2013 Asana, Trello, and Zendesk in paid plans&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td>\u2013 24\/7, 100% human support on all plans<br>\u2013 Dedicated success representatives on paid plans<\/td><td>\u2013 Forums, help articles, and community threads<br>\u2013 24\/7 standard and advanced support on paid plans&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Security<\/strong><\/td><td>Industry standard&nbsp;<\/td><td>Industry standard&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Experience unlimited communication with Pumble<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Purpose-built, simple, and truly free.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/feature-list\" target=\"_blank\">See features<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-pumble-is-free-forever\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Pumble is free forever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pumble\u2019s free version is actually free \u2014 no trials, no limit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It lets you host:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unlimited users,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited message history, <\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>channels<\/strong><\/a><strong> that won\u2019t disappear.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With its \u201cfree forever\u201d promise, Pumble completely flips the script on similar <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication apps<\/a> that are shrinking their message history limits more and more over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble by CAKE.com stands out as one of the few platforms committed to letting teams of all sizes <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/collaboration-hacks-10-must-try-features-in-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaborate comfortably<\/a>, with every piece of shared information kept on file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this is exactly why it has my vote in this category \u2014 what you see is what you get. You have a <strong>completely functional free version, no strings attached, for as long as you want<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>Google Chat features a free plan only in the technical sense<\/strong>. But in reality, this feels more like <strong>you\u2019ll get some of the basics for free, but the real deal is locked behind a Workspace paywall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, basically, you can get Google Chat for free only if you have a personal Google account or Google Workspace plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the perks you\u2019ll get in this version are pretty limited, especially when compared to Pumble and similar fully-functional <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/best-team-chat-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team chat apps<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1:1 messaging,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group conversations, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spaces (chat rooms).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To be able to access admin controls, retain more data, or get more support, you\u2019ll have to upgrade to a paid Google Workspace plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Create your workspace in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-pumble-pricing-offers-more-value-across-all-plans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Pumble pricing offers more value across all plans&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you compare their pricing models, it\u2019s pretty clear right off the bat that <strong>Pumble is more affordable than Google Chat<\/strong>, with more reasonable prices across all paid plans.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1198\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/An-overview-of-Pumbles-pricing.webp\" alt=\"Pumble pricing plans\" class=\"wp-image-23837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/An-overview-of-Pumbles-pricing.webp 1198w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/An-overview-of-Pumbles-pricing-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/An-overview-of-Pumbles-pricing-1110x555.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/An-overview-of-Pumbles-pricing-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/An-overview-of-Pumbles-pricing-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pumble pricing plans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Pro plan in Pumble, which costs $2.49 per user per month<\/strong> when billed annually, takes your entire collaboration experience to the next level \u2014 from more people in meetings to more storage and an organized interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what I appreciate about Pumble \u2014 it grows with your team, giving you more of everything at each pricing plan, and not just some random vanity feature to try to justify the high price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, the <strong>Business (at $3.99)<\/strong> and <strong>Enterprise (at $6.99)<\/strong> plans add elaborate features including more storage, data export, and custom SLA, without keeping basic functionality tied to a paid plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, Google Chat\u2019s full power is attached to Workspace, which comes with bloated features and high prices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get their cheapest paid plan, <strong>Business Starter, for $7 per user per month<\/strong>, paid monthly, or $6.30 if you pay annually. This upgrade lets you add other Google tools like Gmail with AI assistant, Docs, Drive, and Meet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"839\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Google-Chat-pricing.webp\" alt=\"Google Chat pricing\" class=\"wp-image-23838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Google-Chat-pricing.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Google-Chat-pricing-429x300.webp 429w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Google-Chat-pricing-1110x776.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Google-Chat-pricing-768x537.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Google-Chat-pricing-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Chat pricing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other Google Chat plans include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business Standard at $12.60<\/strong> per user per month (paid annually) that adds meeting recording and Gemini AI assistant in Docs and Meet,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Plus at $22<\/strong> per user per month that offers improved security and advanced management controls, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise Plus with custom pricing<\/strong> that allows in-domain live streaming and enhanced security.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019re looking for an organized communication platform that doesn\u2019t nickel-and-dime you or skimp on the essentials, Pumble might be right up your alley.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Google Chat makes more sense for you price-wise if you\u2019re already paying for Workspace and if your business depends on scheduling, Drive, and deep Google integrations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, even then, I think Pumble might still be a good option, having <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/gmail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core Google apps integration<\/a>, but without the app bloat and the team conversations spiraling into chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try out Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-pumble-is-designed-with-a-clear-purpose-while-google-chat-feels-disconnected\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Pumble is designed with a clear purpose, while Google Chat feels disconnected&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What I love most about <strong>Pumble is that it\u2019s simple and minimalistic, yet super powerful when you need it to be<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the first log in, Pumble felt like a focused space made for organized conversations. It\u2019s <strong>clean, intuitive, and designed to do one thing really well<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its user interface is lean, tidy, and familiar, especially if you\u2019ve ever used Slack.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-interface.webp\" alt=\"Interface in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-23839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-interface.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-interface-501x300.webp 501w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-interface-1110x665.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-interface-768x460.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/pumble-interface-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interface in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Everything is in the right place, exactly where you expect to find it \u2014 from channels and treads to files and video calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It took me zero training to find my way around the app the first time I tried it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t like the default sidebar layout, you can customize different sections to your liking. You can also pick a color theme that suits you best, as pictured below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-13.42.11-1.webp\" alt=\"Themes in Pumble by CAKE.com\" class=\"wp-image-23841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-13.42.11-1.webp 1199w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-13.42.11-1-469x300.webp 469w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-13.42.11-1-1110x710.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-13.42.11-1-768x491.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2026-04-03-at-13.42.11-1-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Themes in Pumble by CAKE.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaborate efficiently in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By contrast, <strong>Google Chat looks pretty clean until you start using it. Attempting to collaborate inside it feels like trying to find your way around a huge open plan space full of Google apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I appreciate that it hosts everything I might need, but it feels disconnected and distracting, especially when I need to focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/mastering-deep-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deep work<\/a>. It\u2019s functional but pretty clunky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chat is a lot easier to navigate for one-on-one conversations rather than group chats with multiple people and different teams.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface.webp\" alt=\"Google Chat interface\" class=\"wp-image-23842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-602x300.webp 602w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-1110x553.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-768x383.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Chat interface<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Google Chat lets you customize your workspace, but you only have two options to choose from for appearance and density adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-customization.webp\" alt=\"Google Chat interface customization options\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-23843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-customization.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-customization-604x300.webp 604w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-customization-1110x551.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-customization-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-interface-customization-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Chat interface customization options&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want a dedicated space for categorized team conversations, organizing subtopics in threads, and keeping tabs on all past communications, Pumble gives you that focused UI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chat might look familiar, but you\u2019ll often find yourself strolling over to Drive, Meet, or Gmail to finish what you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about how Google Chat compares to other popular chat apps such as Slack, check out the following guide on the blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/google-chat-vs-slack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Chat vs Slack: Ultimate Showdown<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-pumble-is-unbeatable-for-asynchronous-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Pumble is unbeatable for asynchronous communication&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Right off the bat, <strong>Pumble pulls ahead with the messaging history record<\/strong> that doesn\u2019t leave you hanging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially useful when you work with people whose work hours don\u2019t overlap with yours \u2014 Pumble makes sure you\u2019re all on the same page even when <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaborating asynchronously<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communicate with your hybrid team<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pumble gives you unlimited, searchable messaging history even on its free plan<\/strong>. This means you can search through all of your messages and files from however long ago.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/search-options-pumble.webp\" alt=\"Search options in Pumble by CAKE.com\" class=\"wp-image-23844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/search-options-pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/search-options-pumble-501x300.webp 501w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/search-options-pumble-1110x665.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/search-options-pumble-768x460.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/search-options-pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Search options in Pumble by CAKE.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble also lets me prioritize better:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If I\u2019m nose deep in my writing tasks, I can simply <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/profile\/personal-notifications\/pause-notifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>mute all notifications<\/strong><\/a> for a couple of hours and keep laser-sharp focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the same time, if there\u2019s an ongoing issue I have to keep up with, I\u2019ll customize my settings to <strong>only receive notifications for messages in those specific threads<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For channels I don\u2019t follow regularly, I <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/profile\/personal-notifications\/mute-channels-and-direct-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>keep them muted<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customize your notifications in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Chat lets you keep your entire chat history on the free plan, unless<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You accidentally turn off your chat history, which deletes all your conversations after 24 hours,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a 1:1 direct message with someone who uses Google Chat for school or work (as their administrators might set a data retention policy that automatically deletes messages after a certain time period), and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The person who started the 1:1 direct message belongs to an organization that has a rule to delete messages after a certain time period.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/turning-off-message-history.webp\" alt=\"Turning off messaging history in Google Chat\" class=\"wp-image-23845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/turning-off-message-history.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/turning-off-message-history-602x300.webp 602w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/turning-off-message-history-1110x553.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/turning-off-message-history-768x383.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/turning-off-message-history-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Turning off messaging history in Google Chat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, basically, <strong>unless you\u2019re on a paid Workspace plan, your chat future is always hanging in the balance in Google Chat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the notification options, Google Chat lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pick your favorite notification sound,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up your Do not disturb schedule, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Match the Do not disturb schedule to your time zone.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The DND mode works flawlessly and comes in handy when you need focused time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I\u2019d still appreciate not getting alerted every time a teammate who works on site fills out their lunch order form while I\u2019m miles away, working from home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"925\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/notifications-google-chat.webp\" alt=\"Notification settings in Google Chat\" class=\"wp-image-23846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/notifications-google-chat.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/notifications-google-chat-389x300.webp 389w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/notifications-google-chat-1110x856.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/notifications-google-chat-768x592.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/notifications-google-chat-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Notification settings in Google Chat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Work without distractions in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-pumble-video-conferencing-keeps-you-in-the-flow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Pumble video conferencing keeps you in the flow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the advantages Pumble has over many similar tools is that it works with your work style, not against it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I can stay focused and in the flow even when I need to switch to a quick call with a coworker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One click is all it takes to hop on a video call in Pumble<\/strong>, and that\u2019s all it takes to return to my work without a hitch \u2014 no focus loss and no switching apps.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pumble even lets you do unlimited <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/one-on-one-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>1:1 video calls<\/strong><\/a><strong> for free<\/strong>, which are frictionless every time. You\u2019ll have to upgrade for group calls with <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/screen-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">screen sharing<\/a> and meeting recording, which, at $2.49 per user per month, is still quite affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Some-of-the-video-call-features-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Some of the video conferencing features in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-23847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Some-of-the-video-call-features-in-Pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Some-of-the-video-call-features-in-Pumble-538x300.webp 538w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Some-of-the-video-call-features-in-Pumble-1110x619.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Some-of-the-video-call-features-in-Pumble-768x428.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Some-of-the-video-call-features-in-Pumble-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the video conferencing features in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Google Chat, on the other hand, will pull you out of your current flow and into Google Meet \u2014 an entirely different app. I have to say, this switch can feel pretty disruptive, especially if you\u2019re used to a smooth, <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/streamline-business-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">streamlined communication<\/a> environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-switching-to-meet.webp\" alt=\"Google Chat switching to Google Meet for calls\" class=\"wp-image-23848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-switching-to-meet.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-switching-to-meet-601x300.webp 601w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-switching-to-meet-1110x554.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-switching-to-meet-768x383.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-switching-to-meet-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Chat switching to Google Meet for calls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of course, <strong>as one of the most capable video conferencing platforms, Google Meet does offer solid meeting features for free<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Screen sharing,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Captions, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>60-minute group meetings for up to 100 participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Video-conferencing-options-in-Google-Workspace.webp\" alt=\"Video conferencing features in Google Meet\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-23849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Video-conferencing-options-in-Google-Workspace.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Video-conferencing-options-in-Google-Workspace-570x300.webp 570w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Video-conferencing-options-in-Google-Workspace-1110x585.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Video-conferencing-options-in-Google-Workspace-285x150.webp 285w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Video-conferencing-options-in-Google-Workspace-768x404.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Video-conferencing-options-in-Google-Workspace-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video conferencing features in Google Meet&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>So, even though Google Chat technically features video conferencing capability, it comes at the cost of it being squeezed inside the Workspace suite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Host frictionless calls in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-pumble-organizes-your-communication-better\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Pumble organizes your communication better&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever tried to keep a project on track using Google Chat in the past, you know how quickly things can get messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It handles low volume 1:1 and smaller group chats just fine, but as soon as things scale up a bit, important information starts slipping through the cracks. You just kind of have to deal with the fact that everything lands in one long stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With features such as spaces, threads, and pins, you can get some semblance of order and structure when working with teams. Your DMs and spaces are organized in separate sections, so you can keep track of who said what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, it feels somewhat unfinished, especially when you try juggling multiple teams with tens or hundreds of team members.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/conversations-google-chat.webp\" alt=\"Conversations in Google Chat\" class=\"wp-image-23850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/conversations-google-chat.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/conversations-google-chat-604x300.webp 604w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/conversations-google-chat-1110x551.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/conversations-google-chat-768x381.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/conversations-google-chat-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Conversations in Google Chat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble, on the other hand, is built to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/create-a-more-connected-workplace-with-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>keep your team connected<\/strong><\/a><strong> and your conversations organized,<\/strong> with options to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set up dedicated channels<\/strong> for each project or team,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>threaded discussions<\/strong><\/a><strong> within channels<\/strong> to keep side conversations from taking over the main topic,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streamline your team collaboration and communication by <strong>creating <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/user-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>user groups<\/strong><\/a> that let you notify large teams of users across channels, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share quick and clear updates over voice and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/video-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>video messages<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organized-conversations-pumble.webp\" alt=\"Organized conversations in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-23851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organized-conversations-pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organized-conversations-pumble-603x300.webp 603w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organized-conversations-pumble-1110x552.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organized-conversations-pumble-768x382.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/organized-conversations-pumble-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Organized conversations in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is exactly what makes all the difference when you\u2019re juggling multiple tasks or <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/working-across-time-zones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teams across time zones<\/a>. I like the option to record and share quick video messages to update my team on my progress when I can\u2019t squeeze in another meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To me, <strong>Google Chat often feels too basic for any substantial collaboration<\/strong>. The basics are all there, but it\u2019s rarely enough to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/strategies-for-using-pumble-to-help-make-remote-work-simpler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work together smoothly as a hybrid team<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pumble pulls everything into one place and helps your team stay on the same page without the constant back-and-forth<\/strong> between different apps or lost messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-2\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Work, communicate, collaborate<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Strengthen your business communication and collaboration process with Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-2.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-pumble-makes-inviting-guest-users-seamless-while-google-chat-complicates-the-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Pumble makes inviting guest users seamless, while Google Chat complicates the process&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing that stood out to me was how easy it is to bring in clients or external collaborators on Pumble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I really appreciate how <strong>Pumble makes your <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/guest-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>guest users<\/strong><\/a><strong> feel at home<\/strong>. You can collaborate with external partners directly in your Pumble workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to control what they can access? Included in the invitation settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to add a time limit for your collaboration? It\u2019s as simple as choosing the date for their account deactivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is handy when you\u2019re <strong>working with external collaborators but still want to keep internal information private<\/strong>. In just a couple of clicks, you can control exactly what they see by adding them to specific channels without giving them full access to everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, your guests feel included without being overwhelmed by information that\u2019s not relevant to them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inviting-guests-pumble.webp\" alt=\"Inviting a guest user in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-23852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inviting-guests-pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inviting-guests-pumble-449x300.webp 449w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inviting-guests-pumble-1110x742.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inviting-guests-pumble-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/inviting-guests-pumble-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Inviting a guest user in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From then on, you can collaborate with the guest the same as you do with your internal team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boost guest collaboration in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>External guest access in Google Chat<\/strong> is not as straightforward of a task as it is in Pumble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You either have to deal with domain restrictions, mess around with Google Groups, or hope the person has a compatible account. And even then, it\u2019s not always clear if they\u2019ve been added properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I tried adding a coworker via their email address, only to have them let me know that their account type doesn\u2019t have access to Google Chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Pumble, everything feels more straightforward, which helps keep the momentum going, especially on fast-moving projects where time is of the essence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/introduction-to-pumbles-guest-access-feature\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaborations with external partners<\/a> is part of your regular workflow, in my opinion, Pumble\u2019s got it figured out better than Google Chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-pumble-offers-substantial-storage-capacity-but-google-chat-is-backed-by-google-workspace\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Pumble offers substantial storage capacity, but Google Chat is backed by Google Workspace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to file sharing and storage capacity, both Pumble and Google Chat feature a comfortable space for all your work records to be neatly stored and shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pumble by CAKE.com is designed to be a digital collaboration hub of sorts<\/strong>, keeping all of your knowledge sharing functional with:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easily searchable resources across the entire workspace,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pinned critical documents and conversations at the top of channels, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In-line previews to identify shared items quick and easy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What I found convenient about Pumble is that it hosts all of my screenshots, recordings, and PDFs, and I\u2019ve never had to upgrade to get more space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how storage in Pumble is arranged by plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free plan<\/strong>: 10 GB per workspace,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro plan<\/strong>: 10 GB per user,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business plan<\/strong>: 20 GB per user,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise plan<\/strong>: 100 GB per user.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chat has the advantage of the large Google Workspace ecosystem, which comes with its own perks storage-wise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free plan<\/strong>: 15 GB shared workspace storage (pooled across all Google apps),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Starter plan<\/strong>: 30 GB per user (pooled across all Google apps),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Standard plan<\/strong>: 2 TB per user (pooled across all Google apps), and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Plus and Enterprise Plus<\/strong>: 5 TB per user (pooled across all Google apps).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Judging by the numbers alone, Google Chat does offer more space for your files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>the storage includes all apps within the Google Workspace<\/strong>, which can stretch it thin at times, depending on the volume of resources you share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, the good news is that not every file and message you share in Google Chat counts against your Google Workspace account storage limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what <strong>doesn\u2019t count towards your Google storage quota<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Messages and attachments sent directly through Google Chat, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Files uploaded directly to a chat message from your computer or mobile device.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, only files uploaded to Google Drive and shared in Google Chat count against your Google storage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/checking-storage-google-chat.webp\" alt=\"Checking your Google Workspace storage limits\u00a0\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-23853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/checking-storage-google-chat.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/checking-storage-google-chat-603x300.webp 603w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/checking-storage-google-chat-1110x552.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/checking-storage-google-chat-768x382.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/checking-storage-google-chat-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Checking your Google Workspace storage limits&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble, on the other hand, lets you store and access a substantial amount of files without splitting the storage between multiple platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-google-chat-integrates-with-more-tools-but-pumbles-integrations-are-more-focused\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Google Chat integrates with more tools, but Pumble\u2019s integrations are more focused<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to add-ons, I like the less is more principle. Too many options can easily turn your workspace chaotic and messy, leaving you playing catch-up with the notification overload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where <strong>Pumble takes the cake for me, with a simple but strategic approach to its app ecosystem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have an abundance of apps to choose from, but you\u2019re set up with everything you need to keep your workflow productive and optimized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built-in integrations in Pumble include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Calendar,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/google-drive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Google Drive<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simple workflows<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/clockify\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/plaky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integration catalogue<\/a> is always expanding and is soon adding Asana, Trello, and HubSpot to the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, Pumble has recently rolled out their <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/integrations\/ai-assistant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI assistant<\/a>, which you can install from the CAKE.com marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CAKE.com-marketplace-catalogue.webp\" alt=\"CAKE.com marketplace catalogue\" class=\"wp-image-23854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CAKE.com-marketplace-catalogue.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CAKE.com-marketplace-catalogue-530x300.webp 530w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CAKE.com-marketplace-catalogue-1110x628.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CAKE.com-marketplace-catalogue-768x435.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CAKE.com-marketplace-catalogue-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">CAKE.com marketplace catalogue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you need more apps, <strong>you can build your own integrations with Pumble<\/strong>. The CAKE.com marketplace and API let you choose how you want to streamline your productivity, without adding unnecessary clutter to your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Customize your Pumble experience<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Explore the integrations and personalize your workflow on the CAKE.com Marketplace.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.cake.com\" target=\"_blank\">Explore the Marketplace<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev-docs.marketplace.cake.com\" target=\"_blank\">Create add-ons<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-stretch \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<p>Pumble also has its very own native ecosystem. Built by CAKE.com, the brand behind the leading <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time tracking tool Clockify<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management tool Plaky<\/a>, Pumble is part of a <strong>unified workspace for communication, tasks, and time management<\/strong>, so it doesn\u2019t really need a bunch of different apps to make it all work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use this ecosystem daily \u2014 I communicate with my team in Pumble, track time and productivity in Clockify, and manage my tasks in Plaky. The apps are connected and work perfectly together, and I appreciate how they help create a seamless, uninterrupted workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, CAKE.com offers a <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bundle plan<\/a> for teams wanting to use Pumble, Clockify, and Plaky together, making it cost-effective and easy to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Bundle up with CAKE.com<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/suite\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/bundle.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<p><strong>Google Chat is deeply integrated with the Google Workspace ecosystem,<\/strong> and this is one of its major advantages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right from the get-go, I had the access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gmail,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Calendar,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Drive,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Docs, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Keep.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chat doesn\u2019t support in-app video conferencing and immediately pushes you to another software when you want to make a call, which, as I mentioned, seriously affects my workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hold video meetings in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-integrations.webp\" alt=\"Google Workspace Marketplace\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-23855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-integrations.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-integrations-602x300.webp 602w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-integrations-1110x553.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-integrations-768x383.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-integrations-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Workspace Marketplace&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I was unpleasantly surprised to learn that I needed a paid account to access any of the popular task management, productivity, and customer service apps such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asana,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trello, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zendesk.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, <strong>Google Chat wins judging by the sheer volume of integrations, but Pumble isn\u2019t far behind with its tightly connected suite built for productivity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-pumble-offers-human-based-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Pumble offers human-based support&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to support, I\u2019ve had pretty different experiences with Pumble and Google Chat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble is more of a team communication-focused platform, and it shows in the way it goes the extra mile to help its users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact Pumble\u2019s support team by sending them a message through live chat and email, and they\u2019ll get back to you fairly quickly. And, most importantly, <strong>you\u2019ll get to speak to a real human, which is so rare these days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble.webp\" alt=\"Customer support options in Pumble\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-23856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble-537x300.webp 537w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble-1110x621.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble-768x429.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Customer-support-options-in-Pumble-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Customer support options in Pumble&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help center<\/a> is pretty solid too, with <strong>step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow even if you\u2019re not very tech-savvy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chat, on the other hand, leans more on its large ecosystem. When you\u2019re faced with an issue, in most cases, you\u2019ll be redirected to <strong>forums, help articles, or community threads<\/strong>, which can be hit or miss.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-help-center.webp\" alt=\"Google Chat Help Center\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-23857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-help-center.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-help-center-602x300.webp 602w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-help-center-1110x553.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-help-center-768x383.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google-chat-help-center-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Chat Help Center&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of info out there, but sometimes you\u2019ll have to dig through outdated posts to find the solutions to your issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re a Google Workspace paid user, you\u2019ll rarely get any real-time support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mean, I get it, they are a huge company, but sometimes it can feel like you\u2019re left to figure things out on your own, which is a bit inconsiderate, if you ask me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if I had to pick, <strong>I\u2019d say Pumble is more approachable and hands-on when you need guidance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-features\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Talk to a real human<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Frustrated with chatbots doubling as support agents? Use Pumble and have all your issues resolved by a real human being.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-vs-google-chat-both-apps-take-security-seriously\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble vs Google Chat: Both apps take security seriously&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I have to give credit where credit is due. Google Chat has really got security figured out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it\u2019s part of Google Workspace, it benefits from the advanced security features you\u2019d expect from a giant such as Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, basically, you have everything included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2-step verification,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data encryption in transit and at rest, <\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced admin controls<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/access-anagement-google-chat.webp\" alt=\"Access management in Google Chat\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-23858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/access-anagement-google-chat.webp 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/access-anagement-google-chat-423x300.webp 423w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/access-anagement-google-chat-1110x787.webp 1110w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/access-anagement-google-chat-768x545.webp 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/access-anagement-google-chat-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access management in Google Chat&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Still, even a giant like Google with all its security measures is not immune to sneaky cyberattacks. In February 2026, Google was met with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/daveywinder\/2026\/03\/15\/google-zero-day-alert-for-35-billion-chrome-users-attacks-underway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">severe data breaches<\/a>, with massive credential leaks and browser vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can\u2019t say this incident didn\u2019t spark my trust issues, and I imagine it\u2019s even worse for larger businesses that handle bigger user databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Communicate securely in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That being said, let\u2019s take a look at how Pumble protects your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TLS encryption,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure data storage,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Role-based access control for free,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SAML SSO, <\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Audit logs on paid plans.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble also has SOC 2 and ISO\/IEC 27001:2022 certifications, meaning it adheres to strict security standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I appreciate about both platforms is that they stick to clear policies with no compromise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to explore more apps that put security first, be sure to check out our overview of the best secure business messaging apps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/best-secure-messaging-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 Best Secure Messaging Apps for Businesses in 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-light pumble-gradient-templates\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Protect your team communication<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Secure, real-time communication for professionals. Discuss, share, &amp; collaborate.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-middle \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/templates.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-pumble-and-google-chat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about Pumble and Google Chat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum up, let\u2019s answer some frequently asked questions about the differences between Pumble and Google Chat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is Pumble better than Google Chat for business?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a small to mid-sized team that values organized communication and free-of-cost scaling, Pumble is a better choice for you, especially with its actually free plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the main difference between Pumble and Google Chat?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble is built from the ground up as a messaging-first platform with unlimited users and history. Google Chat is a part of a bigger system that requires a paid plan to unlock its full capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is Pumble really free for unlimited users and history?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. You get unlimited seats and unlimited message history on the free plan \u2014 no hidden strings, no trial countdown.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does Google Chat have the same limitations as Slack\u2019s free plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are pretty similar. Without a paid Google Workspace plan, limits get tight and message history can have the same fate as Slack\u2019s free account chats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can Pumble replace Google Chat for a small business?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. If you want organized channels, built-in calls, searchable history, and zero cost \u2014 Pumble does the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Switch to Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-easily-switch-from-google-chat-to-pumble\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to easily switch from Google Chat to Pumble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve made the decision to switch from Google Chat to Pumble, you can do so in a couple of easy steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a workspace on Pumble and invite your team members.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add channels for your teams, projects, or topics (e.g., #marketing, #product, #off_the_record), and make them private or public as needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pin key documents or paste vital threaded discussions as pinned messages to keep your critical conversations at your team\u2019s fingertips.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up integrations \u2014 connect Pumble to Google Calendar, Drive, Zapier, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use both tools simultaneously for a week to let your team get comfortable in Pumble before saying goodbye to Google Chat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to import all your communication from Google Chat to Pumble, you can export your Google Chat data and then import it into Pumble as a CSV file:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initiate an archive of your Google Chat data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chat\/answer\/10126829?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Help page<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the downloaded CSV file containing your exported data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Pumble, locate General settings under Workspace settings.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within the General settings, open the Import and Export section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the Import tab, click the Import button in the CSV section, and select the exported Google Chat CSV file to upload.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the Start import button to begin the import process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">All-in-one digital HQ<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">A communication app for teams of all kinds. Discuss, share, and collaborate.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-stretch \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-1.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-by-cake-com-delivers-where-it-counts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble by CAKE.com delivers where it counts&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, after spending some time testing what Pumble and Google Chat have to offer, here are my key takeaways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pumble is lean, clean, purposeful, and free \u2014 with unlimited users and message history<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Even though Google Chat relies on Google Workspace, you\u2019ll likely have to pay for a premium tier to get any real business use out of it<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In my opinion, <strong>Pumble is the smarter, simpler, and more scalable choice<\/strong>, especially for small teams on a budget that want to keep the momentum and scale up without breaking the bank on features they don\u2019t even use.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to experience unlimited team communication, don\u2019t wait around.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Pumble today<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare Pumble vs Google Chat and decide which team communication tool best fits your business in 2026. 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