Compare Gather and SoWork
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
$15.00 1 Per Person Per Month
Gather
Star Rating
(360)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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SoWork
Star Rating
(50)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 Per Person Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Gather excels in creating a sense of presence, allowing users to move around and interact naturally, which is a significant advantage for teams looking to replicate in-person collaboration. Users appreciate features like seamless co-working and customization options that enhance usability.
- Users say that SoWork has improved spontaneous communication among team members, addressing previous limitations in virtual office platforms. The immediacy of communication and the ability to "walk" to colleagues for discussions are highlighted as key benefits that foster a more engaging work environment.
- According to verified reviews, Gather has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in user experience and functionality. Reviewers frequently mention its intuitive design and effective implementation, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that while SoWork offers great features like topic chat and integrations, it faces challenges in user adoption compared to Gather. Some users transitioning from Gather found SoWork surprisingly effective, but others noted that it may not fully meet their collaborative needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Gather's ease of use and setup are significant advantages, with many users praising its intuitive onboarding process. This contrasts with SoWork, where some users have reported a steeper learning curve despite its appealing features.
- Users report that while both platforms offer solid support, SoWork's customer service is often noted as exceptional, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This can be a deciding factor for teams that prioritize ongoing assistance and guidance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Gather
Free Trial
Free Trial
Your first 30 days are on us!
- Add up to 50 members
- Unlimited meetings & chat
- Custom team workspace
SoWork
Premium
$15.00
1 Per Person Per Month
For high-performance teams.
Everything in Basic, plus:
- Unlimited AI meeting summaries and action item generation
- Meeting recordings
- Office Analytics
Free Trial
Gather
Free Trial is available
SoWork
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
229
9.3
44
Ease of Use
9.4
247
9.3
46
Ease of Setup
9.4
186
9.6
31
Ease of Admin
9.2
74
9.5
26
Quality of Support
9.5
183
9.7
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
72
10.0
25
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
226
9.7
46
Features by Category
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visual Tools
Feature Not Available
8.6
41
Feature Not Available
8.3
18
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.4
109
8.2
37
Office Customization
9.3
188
9.5
40
9.3
181
9.4
41
9.2
181
9.6
40
Guest Tools
Feature Not Available
7.9
35
8.2
163
8.9
37
8.7
172
9.1
39
Collaboration Tools
9.2
184
8.9
41
7.9
168
8.4
37
9.4
184
9.5
40
Feature Not Available
6.4
37
Agentic AI - Virtual Workspaces
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.3
118
9.6
23
9.2
106
9.2
24
Feature Not Available
9.0
22
8.8
116
9.2
24
9.5
117
9.1
24
Meeting Coordination
8.5
108
9.0
23
8.3
74
8.9
23
8.2
75
9.3
23
8.8
108
9.5
23
Software Type
Feature Not Available
7.0
22
9.0
118
9.5
23
9.2
118
9.0
24
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Core Features
7.4
96
9.1
21
8.9
106
9.7
20
9.2
101
9.4
21
9.5
102
9.8
21
Additional Features-
Feature Not Available
8.9
21
9.5
110
9.8
22
8.0
97
Feature Not Available
Interoperability
8.2
101
9.1
20
Feature Not Available
9.0
18
7.6
95
9.0
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gather and SoWork are categorized as Team Building, Video Conferencing, and Virtual Workspaces
Unique Categories
Gather has no unique categories
SoWork has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gather
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SoWork
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
25.5%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Marketing and Advertising
7.6%
Consulting
4.7%
Financial Services
4.7%
Other
37.5%
Computer Software
22.0%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Computer Games
6.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.0%
Accounting
4.0%
Other
52.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
Gather has no discussions with answers
SoWork has no discussions with answers
