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# Gather vs SoWork Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Gather** [

4.8/5(364)

](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/reviews#reviews)

**SoWork** [

4.8/5(96)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Gather**
Free Trial

**Free Trial** · Free Trial

**SoWork**
Free Trial

**$15.00** 1 Per Person Per Month · Premium

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Gather**
1 month

Based on 57 responses

**SoWork**
1 month

Based on 39 responses

Return on Investment

**Gather**
7 months

Based on 53 responses

**SoWork**
7 months

Based on 38 responses

Perceived Cost

**Gather**
$$$$$

**SoWork**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Gather**
10%1% more

**SoWork**
9%

 ![Gather](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/476fddc479b18b67138d8d228de96f1b/gather-town-gather.svg "Gather")

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Pros & Cons

**Gather**
[
Remote Work (84)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1141321&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Team Collaboration (84)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1141350&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (20)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1141263&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (20)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1141682&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**SoWork**
[
Remote Work (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1783014&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Integrations (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1781132&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Bugs (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1781583&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Glitches (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1781320&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Gather**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_8ec3c17e3fb1df25b6a8bd7cc69cf2d1/github.png "Product Avatar Image")

GitHub

](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4a9a6d57cdd833bf0381d21fd9246641/google-workspace.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Workspace

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_69054bc7d40597b06fc3905720ccc914/microsoft-outlook.png "Product Avatar Image")

Outlook

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-outlook/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f6ee5c9dddbf5c28b136829c8782ed1b/slack.png "Product Avatar Image")

Slack

](https://www.g2.com/products/slack/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/integrations)

**SoWork**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2a3c6c39bf8b8eb277cfcd42d9bbca1e/asana.png "Product Avatar Image")

Asana

](https://www.g2.com/products/asana/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6112c138e20f80a02a073469ac6e865c/blender.gif "Product Avatar Image")

Blender

](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_77d7429c23569c5165fdc429d10c2644/canva.png "Product Avatar Image")

Canva

](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/integrations)

Screenshots

**Gather**
 ![Gather screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1547336/Screenshot-2025-09-25-at-12.36.37-PM.png)

**SoWork**
 ![SoWork screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1354720/mobile_app-_presentation.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Gather**

9.4

9.4229

**SoWork**

9.3

9.370

Ease of Use

**Gather**

9.4

9.4247

**SoWork**

9.4

9.475

Ease of Setup

**Gather**

9.4

9.4186

**SoWork**

9.6

9.660

Ease of Admin

**Gather**

9.2

9.274

**SoWork**

9.6

9.643

Quality of Support

**Gather**

9.5

9.5183

**SoWork**

9.7

9.769

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Gather**

9.4

9.472

**SoWork**

9.9

9.942

Product Direction (% positive)

**Gather**

9.7

9.7226

**SoWork**

9.7

9.770

Features

Virtual Workspaces[Hide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

214

8.8

72

Visual Tools

Whiteboarding

7.8

163

8.7(won by 0.9)

46

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Templates

7.4

109

8.3(won by 0.9)

38

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Annotations

Feature Not Available

8.5(won by default)

21

Graphing

7.1(won by default)

95

Feature Not Available

Office Customization

Office Decor

9.3

188

9.6(won by 0.3)

54

Customized Floor Plans

9.3

181

9.5(won by 0.2)

49

Personal Offices

9.2

181

9.7(won by 0.5)

49

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Guest Tools

External Video Conferencing

8.2

163

9.0(won by 0.8)

41

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Guest Links

8.7

172

9.2(won by 0.5)

44

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Virtual Receptionist

Feature Not Available

8.1(won by default)

38

Collaboration Tools

Simultaneous Screen Sharing

9.2(won by 0.1)

184

9.1

51

Document Sharing

7.9

168

8.4(won by 0.5)

43

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Availability Status

9.4(tied score)

184

9.4(tied score)

56

Mobile Application

6.8(tied score)

156

6.8(tied score)

44

Agentic AI - Virtual Workspaces

Autonomous Task Execution

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Video Conferencing[Hide 77 FeaturesShow 77 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

161

9.1

35

Collaboration Tools

Screen Sharing

9.3

118

9.7(won by 0.4)

30

Presentations

9.2

106

9.3(won by 0.1)

26

Whiteboarding

7.8

96

9.1(won by 1.3)

23

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Real-Time Chat

8.8

116

9.3(won by 0.5)

30

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Hand Raising

9.5(won by 0.3)

117

9.2

28

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Private Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Coordination

Scheduling

8.5

108

9.0(won by 0.5)

24

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Video Call Recording

8.3

74

9.0(won by 0.7)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Participant Permissions

8.2

75

9.3(won by 1.1)

24

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

One-Click Join

8.8

108

9.5(won by 0.7)

27

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Video Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Software Type

Mobile

7.1

65

7.2(won by 0.1)

24

Browser Application

9.0

118

9.5(won by 0.5)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Desktop Application

9.2(tied score)

118

9.2(tied score)

28

Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

Autonomous Task Execution

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Decision Making

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transcripts/Chat History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Document Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breakout Rooms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Generative AI

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Whiteboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Streaming

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Content Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Microsoft Outlook Integration

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

CRM

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Auto Framing

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

On-Demand Webcasting

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Automatic Transcription

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Two Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Polls/Voting

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brand Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HD Audio/Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Host Controls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Building[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

119

9.3

32

Core Features

Reports

7.4

96

9.1(won by 1.7)

21

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Gamification

8.9

106

9.7(won by 0.8)

21

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Connection

9.2

101

9.6(won by 0.4)

27

Creative

9.5

102

9.8(won by 0.3)

24

Additional Features-

Virtual Office

9.5

110

9.8(won by 0.3)

31

Analytics

Feature Not Available

8.9(won by default)

22

Educational

8.0(won by default)

97

Feature Not Available

Interoperability

Images or Gifs

8.2

101

9.2(won by 1.0)

22

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Recognition & Rewards

7.6

95

9.0(won by 1.4)

21

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Integration

Feature Not Available

9.1(won by default)

20

Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Collaboration[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication

Status Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Instant Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Feed

Not enough data

Not enough data

Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Comments and Voting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Directory

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Status of Coworkers

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Base

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Tools

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Moderation

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audio Calls

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Sync

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Management[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Individual Development Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Career Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Gather](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/476fddc479b18b67138d8d228de96f1b/gather-town-gather.svg "Gather")](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/reviews)

Gather

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

73.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

24.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

2.4%

[![SoWork](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f35b2fadea49ae53f2ceacb0b663d5fc/sowork.svg "SoWork")](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/reviews)

SoWork

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

87.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

8.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

73.3%

87.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

24.3%

8.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

2.4%

3.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Gather](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/476fddc479b18b67138d8d228de96f1b/gather-town-gather.svg "Gather")](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/reviews)
Gather

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%

[![SoWork](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f35b2fadea49ae53f2ceacb0b663d5fc/sowork.svg "SoWork")](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/reviews)
SoWork

Marketing and Advertising

20.3%

Computer Software

17.7%

Information Technology and Services

5.1%

Computer Games

3.8%

Education Management

3.8%

Other

49.4%

FAQs

## Gather vs SoWork FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 17, 2026

### What is the difference between Gather vs SoWork?

Gather and SoWork are both highly rated virtual office platforms for small businesses, but Gather is distinguished by its higher review volume and a stronger emphasis on team collaboration, while SoWork stands out for its ease of setup and support experience.

| [Gather](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/reviews) | [SoWork](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.8/5 (366 reviews) | 4.8/5 (68 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.3 | 9.6 |
| 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Team Collaboration (71 all-time mentions) | Remote Work (3 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Gather and SoWork compare?

SoWork is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost-effectiveness compared to Gather.

- **Gather:** Reviewers note a generous free-tier and discounts for non-profits, but mention that pricing can become steep for larger teams or events.
- **SoWork:** Reviewers consistently highlight SoWork's better performance and pricing compared to competitors, describing it as a minimal-cost solution for collaborative workspaces.
- **Switching-reason:** Recent reviewers who switched from Gather to SoWork cite improved features, integrations, and support as key reasons for the move.

### What are the best alternatives to Gather and SoWork?

The top three alternatives to Gather and SoWork are Kumospace, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom Workplace.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Gather](https://www.g2.com/products/gather-town-gather/reviews) | 4.8/5 (366 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers mention a generous free-tier and discounts for non-profits | Team Collaboration (71 all-time mentions) |
| [SoWork](https://www.g2.com/products/sowork/reviews) | 4.8/5 (68 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight better performance and pricing than competitors | Remote Work (3 all-time mentions) |
| [Kumospace](https://www.g2.com/products/kumospace/reviews) | 4.7/5 (264 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Customizable virtual office experience |
| [Microsoft Teams](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-teams/reviews) | 4.4/5 (19,268 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Integration with Microsoft 365 ecosystem |
| [Zoom Workplace](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews) | 4.5/5 (56,561 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Reliable video conferencing and scalability |

### Which Video Conferencing features should I prioritize when comparing Gather and SoWork?

Buyers comparing Gather and SoWork should prioritize Virtual Office experience, Integrations, Ease of Setup, Customization, and Analytics.

- **Virtual Office:** Gather has 31 all-time mentions for virtual collaboration, while SoWork reviewers consistently highlight the virtual office experience as central to their workflow.
- **Integrations:** Gather is cited for Slack (21 all-time mentions), Google Meet (19), and Google Workspace (3); SoWork is noted for easy integrations and Slack integration in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Setup:** Gather scores 9.3, SoWork scores 9.6 on Ease of Setup.
- **Customization:** Gather has 23 all-time mentions for customization; SoWork reviewers frequently mention avatar and office customization.
- **Analytics:** SoWork offers analytics as a feature, which Gather does not.

### What are the pros and cons of Gather vs SoWork?

Gather's headline strength is team collaboration, while SoWork's is ease of setup and support.

- **Gather strengths:** Team Collaboration (71 all-time mentions), Remote Work (63), Ease of Use (46), Customization (23), Easy Setup (28), Community Building (20).
- **Gather trade-offs:** Reviewers note slow performance (18 all-time mentions), resource intensity on older devices, and a learning curve for new users.
- **SoWork strengths:** Remote Work, Team Collaboration, Easy Integrations, Flexibility, Customization, and strong support experiences in recent reviews.
- **SoWork trade-offs:** Reviewers mention occasional video quality issues, bugs, and a slight learning curve for new users.

### Is Gather or SoWork better for small businesses?

Both Gather and SoWork are optimized for small businesses, but SoWork edges ahead with higher Ease of Setup and support scores among small-business reviewers.

- **Gather:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight easy setup, team collaboration, and customization as key benefits for small teams.
- **SoWork:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise the intuitive setup, strong support, and features that foster remote team culture.

### Which Video Conferencing platform has better integrations?

Gather is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integrations and higher all-time mention counts.

- **Gather:** Slack (21 all-time mentions), Google Meet (19), Google Workspace (3).
- **SoWork:** Slack integration and easy integrations are cited in recent reviews, but with fewer all-time mentions.

### How do Gather and SoWork compare on customer support?

SoWork has a slight edge in Quality of Support, scoring 9.6 versus Gather's 9.5, which is below the materiality threshold, so support is effectively at parity.

- **Gather:** Reviewers describe support as efficient and helpful, with several citing quick onboarding and responsive assistance.
- **SoWork:** Reviewers consistently highlight prompt, friendly, and highly responsive support, with many noting rapid responses and ongoing improvements based on feedback.

### Which is easier to implement, Gather or SoWork?

SoWork leads on Ease of Setup with a score of 9.6 compared to Gather's 9.3, a difference of 0.3 points, indicating a meaningful advantage for SoWork.

- **Gather:** Reviewers frequently mention easy onboarding, straightforward setup, and helpful guides, though some note a learning curve for new users.
- **SoWork:** Reviewers consistently praise the intuitive and quick setup process, with many stating that implementation was fast and required minimal training.

### Which product has better Virtual Office?

Gather and SoWork both deliver strong Virtual Office experiences, but Gather has a higher all-time mention count for virtual collaboration, while SoWork is frequently cited for its immersive virtual office features in recent reviews.

- **Gather:** Virtual Collaboration (31 all-time mentions), Customization (23), Ease of Setup (20), and a 9.4 Ease of Use score.
- **SoWork:** Reviewers highlight the virtual office experience as central to remote work, with strong scores for Ease of Use (9.4) and Customization, and frequent praise for avatar and office personalization.

Alternatives

**Gather Alternatives**

 ![Kumospace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/79b7764082203816e12043a5101d5a54/kumospace.svg "Kumospace")

[
Kumospace
](/products/kumospace/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Teams](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/80ccd59e9b2a19036d9eb91995af1b69/microsoft-teams.svg "Microsoft Teams")

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Microsoft Teams
](/products/microsoft-teams/reviews)

 ![Zoom Workplace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c7b3378ce337ba60fdf54bb51ab3eebf/zoom-workplace.svg "Zoom Workplace")

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Zoom Workplace
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Webex Suite
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**SoWork Alternatives**

 ![Kumospace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/79b7764082203816e12043a5101d5a54/kumospace.svg "Kumospace")

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Kumospace
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Webex Suite
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 ![Microsoft Teams](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/80ccd59e9b2a19036d9eb91995af1b69/microsoft-teams.svg "Microsoft Teams")

[
Microsoft Teams
](/products/microsoft-teams/reviews)

 ![Zoom Workplace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c7b3378ce337ba60fdf54bb51ab3eebf/zoom-workplace.svg "Zoom Workplace")

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Zoom Workplace
](/products/zoom-workplace/reviews)