Another option could be a different messaging app like Signal or WhatsApp.
Another option could be a different messaging app like Signal or WhatsApp.
Skype handles everything well, yet it has some issues. If you're experienced, Teamspeak can manage it, though it's more complicated to configure. The same applies to Mumble, but with fewer problems.
The current hangouts app is functioning well and meets your needs.
It looks like when a host stops responding from a call, about half of the participants struggle to rejoin without exiting the chat and being added back in right away. This occurred twice yesterday, though it isn’t a significant issue.