Gather Reviews & Product Details

Gather creates a genuinely interactive experience that makes virtual collaboration feel natural and enjoyable. The customizable spaces and avatars give meetings a more human and social touch compared to traditional video tools. I especially like how it allows spontaneous conversations and quick drop-ins, just like in a physical office. The interface is user-friendly, and it integrates smoothly with common tools like Google Calendar and Slack, making it easy to organize meetings and stay connected with my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although Gather offers a fun and creative environment, performance can sometimes lag when there are many participants or large custom maps. It also takes some time for new users to get used to navigation and spatial audio features. I would also love to see more built-in productivity integrations — for example, direct task boards or note-taking tools inside Gather — to reduce switching between platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most useful feature remains the use of virtual offices & rooms, which allows remote teams to connect as if they were in the office. Everything is designed for remote communication: virtual rooms, screen sharing, audio & video, annotations on the shared screen, or even calendar integration. We love the ease of use and the additional features that add a fun touch: the retro design, applause, karting... I've been using it for several years, and trying it is adopting it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

the chat / messaging deserves an improvement in terms of UX / ergonomics to be more fluid in use. the performance also needs to be improved, using it in the browser requires a powerful machine Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gather truly brings everything together in one place — connection, collaboration, and creativity. Whether you're meeting with your team, attending an event, or just hanging out with friends, the platform makes it feel natural and engaging. I love how it combines the ease of video calls with the charm of a virtual space you can actually move around in.

It’s intuitive, visually fun, and surprisingly personal for a digital platform.

You can customize your space, interact seamlessly, and actually feel present with others — something most tools fail to capture. Overall, Gather offers a refreshing and complete experience that goes beyond just another meeting app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, nothing comes to mind.

My experience with Gather has been great — everything works smoothly and feels well thought-out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am the CTO of a startup that has been 100% remote since 2021. I have tried many solutions for creating "presence" and "connection" among the team and Gather is by far the best. We use it all day every day. It uses less CPU resources than trying to keep a video sharing app open all day.

Their customizable office allows for many different ways of signaling your presence and is as close to actually being in an office as possible without being a burden. The ability to seamlessly connect with another individual or group without scheduling is a huge productivity booster.

My team loves it as well since they don't need to schedule time to speak with me. The integrated team building activities have also been a hit. 10/10 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only downside of Gather is in the minds of some uncreative people who find it "strange." However, if open-minded even non-tech people come to like it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Gather:

I love how fun and interactive it is. Walking around, bumping into teammates, customizing my space — it just makes everything feel more alive compared to regular video calls.

What’s most helpful about Gather:

Being able to move through different rooms and have quick chats without needing to schedule meetings is super helpful. It feels more like a real office, where you can just swing by someone’s desk.

Upsides of using Gather:

It makes remote work way less lonely. You can collaborate, hang out, and get stuff done all in the same space. Plus, the new features like the zoomed-out map and the new calendar view make it easier to stay organized and connected. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Gather?

Sometimes it can be a bit heavy on performance — especially if the map is large or has a lot of objects. It can lag a little depending on your connection or device.

What is least helpful about Gather?

Some features feel a bit hidden or not super intuitive at first. It takes a little time to get used to where everything is and how to use some tools effectively.

Downsides of using Gather:

If your team isn’t active or regularly using it, the experience can feel a bit empty. Also, it doesn’t fully replace tools like Slack or project managers, so you still end up switching platforms often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The way we can work in a physically-like environment with our colleagues in real time just like we were on the same place and the fact that we move around our own office space and can customize it is just great.

Also the fact that can be use to attend daily meetings and create private rooms gives it a plus we use gather everyday to start a quick chat and also even start a chitchat to storm out of the workload stress. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The mobile app is not as useful as the desktop app, despite the fact that it was built for desktop I'll love to have the app in my phone to attend meetings and be able to move around just link in the desktop app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a fully remote company, Gather has completely transformed the way we interact. It’s more than just a virtual meeting space, it’s a digital HQ that brings presence and personality into our day-to-day work. The ability to visualize my colleagues in real time, create and personalize office spaces, and "walk" into rooms for spontaneous conversations adds an incredible layer of connection that video calls alone can’t replicate. It’s like being able to see who's around without interrupting them, which makes remote collaboration feel natural. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While the experience is largely positive, for new users, the interface can be a bit overwhelming at first, as there’s a learning curve when navigating large spaces or customizing rooms. However, the support team is very responsive and will assist with any questions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gather is amazing! The graphics are extremely pretty and also easy on the eye, perfect for a comfortable office! Not only that but the amount of customazation for both the enviroment and the avatars are awesome! I can make the office match holidays such as christmas or halloween to make working on that enviroment more fun for my whole team!

Plus, the controls are very easy to understand so we can get started with the real work right away!

Me and my team, we use it everyday! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

To be honest I haven't really seen any downsides so far... I guess the only thing I would like would be to have more objects to customize my desk with :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it's like a game. It's fun to use. You can customize your character/avatar, interact very easily with other users. It's the most fun and unique virtual office space I've ever had to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Just that, if you're required to be on the virtual office for your entire shift, it's kind of unsettling, knowing anyone can walk up to you without warning. :D At an actual office, at least you can see who's coming. But I can really see the usefulness of this if your work is completely remote.

*If there's one thing I don't like, it's the office dog being left alone at the virtual office space. We don't use Gather often and I feel bad having to always leave it behind for days on end. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fun and immersive interaction: The 2D avatar-based environment feels like a retro game, making meetings and social interactions more engaging and less formal.

Collaborative environment: You can embed whiteboards, Google Docs, slides, and more — great for teamwork and brainstorming.

Great for events and communities: Perfect for virtual meetups, coworking spaces, online classes, and hackathons.

Customizable spaces: You can design unique environments (offices, lounges, stages, etc.), which adds to immersion and branding.

Built-in audio/video with spatial proximity: Communication is natural — the closer your avatar is to someone, the clearer the video/audio, making it feel more like real life. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not always productive: Some teams may find it distracting or not suitable for more formal environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.