The short version
Google Calendar Manager
By Google Workspace
Schedule, view, and manage your Google Calendar events and meetings.
Google Chat Manager
By Google Workspace
Send messages, create spaces, and manage your Google Chat from your AI assistant.
What each one does
Google Calendar Manager
- Creates, updates, and deletes calendar events
- Shows your upcoming agenda across all calendars
- Checks availability and free/busy times
- Manages calendar sharing and access permissions
- Moves events between calendars
Google Chat Manager
- Send messages to Google Chat spaces and direct messages
- Create, update, and delete Chat spaces (group chats or named rooms)
- Add or remove members from Chat spaces
- Upload and download media attachments in Chat
- Create and manage custom emojis for your workspace
When to pick each one
Reach for Google Calendar Manager when…
- You need to schedule a meeting without opening Google Calendar
- You want to see what's coming up today or this week
- You're checking if someone is free for a call
- You need to quickly reschedule or update an event
Reach for Google Chat Manager when…
- You need to send a status update to your team's Chat space
- You're setting up a new project room and want to invite specific people
- You want to post a file or image to a Chat without opening the app
- You need to find or organize your direct messages and spaces
Quick facts
| Google Calendar Manager | Google Chat Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Google Workspace | Google Workspace |
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| Source | View ↗ | View ↗ |
| Detail page | Open | Open |