Service Info
- Category
- Communication
- Provider
- Website
- chat.google.com
- Pricing
- Free / Paid plans
Kagemusha Setup
- Preset
- Built-in
- Icon
- Auto-configured
- Notifications
- Supported
- Extensions
- Available
Contents
What is Google Chat?
Google Chat is a popular web service. Turn it into a standalone macOS app with Kagemusha for a dedicated, focused experience.
Why Use Google Chat as a Desktop App on Mac with Kagemusha?
- One-click launch from Dock: No more opening a browser and searching for bookmarks
- Quick switch with Cmd+Tab: Access it like any native app. No more lost tabs
- Isolated profile: Independent from your browser session. Manage login states separately
- Individual notifications: Receive Google Chat notifications directly in macOS Notification Center
Recommended Usage
With Kagemusha's Space Mode, you can combine Gmail + Slack + Teams into a single app. Switch between them with one click in the sidebar: perfect for managing related services side by side.
How to Set Up
Launch Kagemusha and select "Google Chat" from the preset list. No URL or icon configuration needed. Click "Create" and your macOS app is generated in seconds.
Use Google Chat as a Desktop App on Mac
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Alternatives to Google Chat
Other team chat services, compared with Google Chat by company and price.
| Service | Company | Founded | Free plan | Cheapest paid plan | Official Mac app | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chat (this page) | Google LLC (Alphabet) | 1998 | Yes | US$7 per user/month, billed monthly (Google Workspace Business Starter) | No | Capterra |
| Slack | Slack Technologies, LLC (Salesforce) | 2009 | Yes | US$7.25 per user/month, billed annually (Pro) | Yes | G2 Capterra Trustpilot |
| Teams | Microsoft | 1975 | Yes | US$4 per user/month, paid yearly (Teams Essentials) | Yes | Trustpilot |
| Discord | Discord Inc. | 2012 | Yes | US$2.99/month (Nitro Basic) | Yes | Capterra Trustpilot |
| Chatwork | kubell Co., Ltd. | 2004 | Yes | ¥700 per user/month excl. tax, annual contract (Standard) | Yes | G2 Capterra |
Checked against each company's official pages and other sources on October 8, 2026. See each company's site for current details.
Sources
- Google Chat: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Size, Free plan, Cheapest paid plan, Official Mac app
- Slack: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Size, Free plan, Cheapest paid plan, Official Mac app
- Teams: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Size, Free plan, Cheapest paid plan, Official Mac app
- Discord: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Size, Free plan, Cheapest paid plan, Official Mac app
- Chatwork: Company, Founded, Headquarters, Size, Free plan, Cheapest paid plan, Official Mac app
The company behind Google Chat
- Company
- Google LLC (Alphabet)Source
- Founded
- 1998Source
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, USASource
- Size
- Revenue: US$402.8 billion for Alphabet as a whole (fiscal year 2025)Source
Checked against each company's official pages and other sources on October 8, 2026. See each company's site for current details.
Reviews Elsewhere
Read what users say about Google Chat on these independent review sites (not affiliated with Kagemusha).
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