BrightTALK Channels vs Google Hangouts comparison

BrightTALK and Google are both solutions in the Virtual Meetings category. BrightTALK is ranked #48, while Google is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.3. BrightTALK holds a 0.2% mindshare in VM, compared to Google’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

BrightTALK Channels

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

48th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Google Hangouts

Ranking in Virtual Meetings

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Virtual Meetings category, the mindshare of BrightTALK Channels is 0.2%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Hangouts is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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ANIS QURESHI

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Quick and seamless meeting setup offers a smooth experience

I sometimes use Google Hangouts for my personal meetings only I find that Google Hangouts is very quick and easy to create a meeting, which is its biggest benefit. It doesn't have a 40-minute limitation unlike Zoom. It is easy to set up as well, taking just a couple of minutes. So far, I think…

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What do you like most about Google Hangouts?

It's integration with Google is the valuable feature.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Hangouts?

I think the price is okay for us.

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What needs improvement with Google Hangouts?

One improvement could be integration with Google Calendar to help find available timeslots when scheduling meetings with many participants.

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Overview

Inspire with live Talks and grow your audiences
Elevate your webinars and videos and join the millions who trust our platform

BrightTALK

Hangouts Chat makes it easy for teams to be able to get their work done in one place. From direct messages to group conversations, Chat helps teams collaborate easily and efficiently.

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Sample Customers

redhat, Vellowfin, Pubnub, HP, Intel, J.P. Morgan

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