Google Plus vs. Facebook: 6 Things Google+ Has That Facebook Doesn't

Google is gunning for Facebook.

The search giant recently launched Google+, a social networking site that aims to rectify the company's failed social media efforts, such as Google Buzz and Wave, and put a dent in Facebook's business.

So does Google+ stand a chance against Facebook, which is now over 750 million users strong and has been valued at $100 billion? Google isn't giving up without a fight: the behemoth needs a hit in the social space and one Google executive called Google+ a bet-the-company effort. To help you decide, here's a look at six features Google+ has that Facebook doesn't (You can see what they have in common here).

Are these elements important? Are they enough to tempt you to make the switch--or at least join Google+? Let us know in the comments below. For more on Google+, check out our tips for Google+ newbies and 9 things you need to know about Google's new social network.

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One key element distinguishing Google+ from Facebook is a feature called "Hangouts" that offers users a way to join group video chats. Picture a chat room, but with video: Any user can create a Hangout, which is then open to others to join. Users can send messages during the Hangout, as well as watch YouTube videos as a group. Though Facebook recently launched video calling powered by Skype, it does not offer a free way to create group video chats--one-on-one video chats are the default. PC World calls the tool "one interesting feature that could really put Google+ ahead of Facebook."

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One key element distinguishing Google+ from Facebook is a feature called "Hangouts" that offers users a way to join group video chats. Picture a chat room, but with video: Any user can create a Hangout, which is then open to others to join. Users can send messages during the Hangout, as well as watch YouTube videos as a group.

Though Facebook recently launched video calling powered by Skype, it does not offer a free way to create group video chats--one-on-one video chats are the default. PC World calls the tool "one interesting feature that could really put Google+ ahead of Facebook."

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[ysadlpn kgplc]

07:12 AM on 09/12/2011

we see google+ votes is one of the top social stuff but here is also many site like that gplusvotes.com now its time to see their activities and how much they will satisfy us with their performance. will come here to see your reply, thanks.

[Victor Stanescu]

07:46 PM on 09/11/2011

Going is starting strong, and they direct aim is to strike their young new found rival Facebook. more on this: http://www.vectorash.ro/google-sociable-and-not-nice/

[ValerieRose]

02:02 AM on 08/11/2011

The survey conducted by Appcelerator reveals Google + to rise as the new social networking giant, leaving behind Facebook
http://radiomobiletech.com/news/news-news/google-will-go-beyond-the-confines-set-by-facebook.html

[NewBreedMktg]

12:14 PM on 07/19/2011

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[Rui Mascarenhas]

05:03 AM on 07/19/2011

I think that regarding the features, it is more about how the social network deal with the flood of users using the features rather than how many features there actually are provided by the social network that determines how much the users will like it. Facebook nowadays has so much clutter that it doesn't even feel like a social network anymore. G+ provides a new and fresh alternative (with better and simpler features) that does a better job at fulfilling FB's original objectives and is not as simplistic and dumb as Twitter.

[AllowMeToObserve]

04:09 PM on 07/18/2011

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[AllowMeToObserve]

04:09 PM on 07/18/2011

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[Oregonian76]

01:04 PM on 07/18/2011

The Circles v. Lists/Groups is disingenuous...

FB lists for sorting friends are EXACTLY the same amount of effort to create & maintain. FB groups are specifically set for users to be able to see each other. It's a SOCIAL network. I don't understand the point in G+ of not letting other people see your interests or what groups you want to be a part of. How are you interacting in a social way if it's all private & unviewable by others?

Yes, I am on G+ to see what the fuss is about. So far, I'm very underwhelmed...

[Muhd Hanis]

11:53 AM on 07/18/2011

They will be more features appear on Goggle+
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[markIDGCONNECT]

10:51 AM on 07/18/2011

As several people have hinted at here, I think it is too early to tell whether Google+ is a success or failure. It appears to be deeper into its beta phase than I thought it would be. We'll see.

Mark at http://www.idgconnect.com/blog

[al barbosa]

10:06 AM on 07/18/2011

G+ and fb are going to battle it out for a while in the end i think G+ will take the advantage over fb because of options i'm sure fb has already taken notes on the differences and will make there changes in the end people will just use both http://newestechllc.blogspot.com/

[Damon Coburn]

02:26 AM on 07/18/2011

The only reason I joined facebook was because many people that I already new were on it. Even if google has good features, it is going to be difficult to get millions of people to switch over.

[Julian23]

05:46 AM on 07/18/2011

I agree! Google is in the lucky position of being a behemoth though. Their influence cannot be understated. I actually found some good articles on Google+ on http://www.boobytech.com

Its a light read with some ideas I do agree with, for the most part.

[kmichal2000]

12:07 AM on 07/18/2011

Wonder whether facebook will end up like myspace.

[lila1808]

07:32 PM on 07/17/2011

sign up click on the +1 button here and they send you an invite http://goo.gl/k9HrL

[lila1808]

04:41 AM on 07/18/2011

in case they dont send you, send them an email, 2 and they give you one.

[lila1808]

07:23 PM on 07/17/2011

click on the +1 button on http://goo.gl/k9HrL and tehy send you an invite.