HipChat (discontinued)

Score9.7 out of 10

576 Reviews and Ratings

Top Performing Features

+8%

Surveys

Users can create and participate in surveys to get input from other collaborators.

Cat avg: 7.3

-6%

Notifications

Users can follow other users and/or join specific projects, electing to receive notifications when there are changes and updates.

Cat avg: 8.2

-11%

Chat

Instant messaging tool allows users to communicate with select other users in real-time threads.

Cat avg: 8.6

-10%

Mobile Access

Mobile access is the ability to access the software from a smartphone or tablet.

Cat avg: 8.1

Worst Performing Features

-27%

Advanced security features

Includes advanced security features such as file encryption or remote data wipe.

Cat avg: 8

-3%

Integrates with Google Drive

Integrates with Google's cloud storage platform, Google Drive.

Cat avg: 6.2

-26%

Device sync

Device syncing that updates files connected to the cloud, keeping all files up to date regardless of where they are edited or viewed.

Cat avg: 8.1

HipChat (discontinued) Features from Reviews

7.3-1%

Mobile Access
Mobile access is the ability to access the software from a smartphone or tablet.
Category average: 8.1
Search
Users can search for related materials across files, discussions threads, schedules, etc. using project keywords or tags.
Category average: 7.4

7.3-8%

Chat
Instant messaging tool allows users to communicate with select other users in real-time threads.
Category average: 8.6
Notifications
Users can follow other users and/or join specific projects, electing to receive notifications when there are changes and updates.
Category average: 8.2
Discussions
Users can join groups or message boards for forum-style collaboration.
Category average: 8.3
Surveys
Users can create and participate in surveys to get input from other collaborators.
Category average: 7.3
Internal knowledgebase
Users can author or access “How-to” help and reference tips about internal processes.
Category average: 7.4
Integrates with GoToMeeting
Integrates with GoToMeeting for web conferencing.
Category average: 8.6

HipChat (discontinued) Features from the Vendor

Mobile Access
Mobile access is the ability to access the software from a smartphone or tablet.
File tracking
Tracks the location of a file, as well as who has opened or changed it and when.
Search
Users can search for related materials across files, discussions threads, schedules, etc. using project keywords or tags.
Integrates with other Project Management Tools
Collaboration tool integrates with other project management software

Chat
Instant messaging tool allows users to communicate with select other users in real-time threads.
Status updates and activity feed
Users can view and post to a running record of current activities and statuses, akin to major social media platforms.
Notifications
Users can follow other users and/or join specific projects, electing to receive notifications when there are changes and updates.
Discussions
Users can join groups or message boards for forum-style collaboration.
User directory and online status
Users can see a catalog of the other users in their network, including whether those collaborators are online.
Sharing and privacy
Users can share links and documents with their networks via chat, status updates, or discussions, but sharing of sensitive material and/or sharing outside the network is appropriately restricted.
Surveys
Users can create and participate in surveys to get input from other collaborators.
Internal knowledgebase
Users can author or access “How-to” help and reference tips about internal processes.
Integrates with GoToMeeting
Integrates with GoToMeeting for web conferencing.

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