Connect Slack and Google Chat to bridge Google Workspace and Slack
Connect Slack and Google Chat with SyncRivo. Bridge Google Workspace and Slack-native teams — real-time bidirectional message sync, no guest accounts required.
What is the Slack and Google Chat Integration?
A Slack to Google Chat integration is an enterprise operations bridge that synchronizes messages, files, and state between Slack workspaces and Google Chat environments. It utilizes native platform APIs to securely map and transfer communications bidirectionally in under 100 milliseconds without requiring users to switch apps or use guest accounts.
The manual workflow costs you more than you think
Your team uses Slack. Your partners or acquired company uses Google Chat (Google Workspace). Without a bridge, every cross-organization message requires switching apps, creating guest accounts, or using email — multiplying friction at every touchpoint.
Launch your first automated workflow
Pre-built Slack and Google Chat workflows ready in minutes
Sync Google Chat space messages to Slack channels
Messages from Google Chat spaces appear in Slack channels in real time — bridging Google Workspace and Slack teams.
Route Slack messages to Google Chat spaces
Messages from Slack channels are forwarded to the corresponding Google Chat space, keeping both platforms in sync.
Create Google Chat spaces when Slack channels are created
When a Slack project channel is created, SyncRivo automatically creates a corresponding Google Chat space.
Forward file uploads between Slack and Google Chat
Files uploaded in Slack or Google Chat are forwarded to the connected space on the other platform.
Bridge Slack and Google Chat during M&A transitions
When two organizations merge — one on Slack, one on Google Workspace — SyncRivo enables collaboration without IT overhead.
Route incident alerts from Slack to Google Chat on-call spaces
When an incident alert fires in Slack, SyncRivo routes it to the Google Chat space for the on-call engineering team.
How SyncRivo connects Slack and Google Chat
Slack Events API + Google Chat API — real-time, bidirectional, enterprise-secure
Connect both platforms
Authorize SyncRivo with Slack and Google Chat using OAuth2. Setup takes under 15 minutes — no code required.
Configure routing rules
Map channels, spaces, or events between Slack and Google Chat. Choose triggers, set routing rules, and configure filters.
Events flow automatically
SyncRivo listens for events on both platforms in real time and routes them bidirectionally — under 1 second end-to-end.
Built for enterprise security requirements
SyncRivo passes InfoSec reviews — designed for regulated industries from day one
OAuth2 per connection
Each platform connection uses independent OAuth2 tokens. Revoking one never affects others.
Per-tenant isolation
Your Slack and Google Chat data is processed in an isolated pipeline — never shared with other customers.
No persistent storage
Message content is processed in-memory and not stored by default. Configurable retention for audit requirements.
RBAC controls
Configure which SyncRivo users can manage the integration, view logs, or modify routing rules.
Full audit logs
Every event processed, every message routed, and every configuration change is logged and exportable.
HMAC webhook verification
All incoming webhooks are verified with HMAC-SHA256 signatures — no spoofed events accepted.
Evaluating Slack + Google Chat Connection Methods
| Capabilities | Interoperability Layer (SyncRivo) | iPaaS (Zapier / Workato) |
|---|---|---|
| Latency | ✅ Sub 100ms (Real-Time) | ⚠️ 5-15 Minutes Polling |
| Message Threading | ✅ Fully Preserved Context | ❌ Flattens / Breaks Context |
| Data Retention | ✅ Zero Storage (In-memory) | ❌ Retained in Task Execution Logs |
Frequently Asked Questions
What enterprises ask before connecting Slack and Google Chat