Tools · 2026-11-11
Tabletop from Google Labs: a shared space for planning with friends and family
Google Labs has launched Tabletop, an experimental app where a group can plan trips together, vote on dinner, split expenses, and run tournament brackets.
What it is
Tabletop is a new Google Labs experiment for real-time group collaboration. It is designed to make group planning easier, whether it is a family trip, a recreational sports league, or a potluck where everyone brings a dish.
The idea is simple: everything the group needs is gathered in one place. You can add links, files, and ideas, then build the tools you need.
How it works
First, add your links, files, and ideas to a space. Then write a prompt starting with @tabletop, or pick one of the starter templates. This can generate interactive trip itineraries, dinner polls, expense splitters that divide costs among members, and tournament brackets.
Once the space is ready, copy the invite link and drop it into your group chat. Everyone can jump in and use it at the same time, like in Google Docs.
Who can try it
For now, Tabletop is rolling out only in the U.S. and only to people aged 18 and over. Access is through a waitlist: sign up at labs.google/tabletop. People in Ukraine cannot use the app at this time, but it is worth watching in case Google expands access.
Useful from the source
- Tabletop — The official website for the Tabletop experiment from Google Labs for group planning.
- labs.google/tabletop — The sign-up page for the U.S. Tabletop waitlist.