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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Starting at $5.95 per month
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(46,927)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansHostGator
Star Rating
(254)3.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $5.95 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Workspace excels in collaboration tools, particularly with features like "Simultaneously Editing" and "Real-Time Communication," which received high ratings of 9.4. In contrast, HostGator's collaboration features are less robust, with users mentioning that they lack the same level of integration and ease of use.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's "Auto Save" feature, rated at 9.6, significantly enhances productivity by preventing data loss. HostGator, however, does not offer a comparable feature, leading users to express concerns about potential data loss during website management.
- G2 users highlight Google Workspace's superior "File Management" capabilities, with high scores in "Device Syncing" (9.2) and "Web Interface" (9.1). Users on G2 report that HostGator's file management tools are less intuitive, making it harder to manage files effectively.
- Users say that Google Workspace's "Mobile Application" is rated at 9.0, providing a seamless experience for users on the go. In contrast, HostGator's mobile capabilities are often described as limited, with reviewers mentioning difficulties in managing websites from mobile devices.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.6, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Conversely, HostGator's support received a lower score of 7.0, with users reporting longer wait times and less satisfactory resolutions.
- Users on G2 report that Google Workspace's "Integrations" score of 8.7 allows for a wide range of third-party applications, enhancing its functionality. HostGator, while offering some integrations, is noted by reviewers to have fewer options, limiting its adaptability for users with specific needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
- Custom and secure business email
- 100 participant video meetings
- 30 GB storage per user
HostGator
WordPress Hosting
Starting at $5.95
per month
2.5X speed, advanced security — and free migrations
- Free hosting
- Drag & drop builder
- Included domain name
Free Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
HostGator
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,246
7.6
219
Ease of Use
9.3
37,460
8.0
218
Ease of Setup
9.2
9,418
7.9
105
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,123
7.6
105
Quality of Support
8.6
29,664
7.0
216
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,450
6.7
103
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
35,973
6.0
212
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
7963
Not enough data
9.1
8018
Not enough data
9.0
8110
Not enough data
8.9
8150
Not enough data
9.0
7748
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.4
111
Not enough data
7.7
111
Not enough data
7.8
110
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
7543
Not enough data
9.4
8315
Not enough data
9.2
7838
Not enough data
8.8
6827
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6000
Not enough data
8.9
5828
Not enough data
9.1
5788
Not enough data
8.4
6266
Not enough data
8.7
5277
Not enough data
9.1
6387
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2108
Not enough data
8.8
1716
Not enough data
8.8
1644
Not enough data
8.8
1485
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.7
2080
Not enough data
8.8
2212
Not enough data
8.7
2032
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2173
Not enough data
8.9
2206
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2255
Not enough data
9.1
2321
Not enough data
8.7
1870
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
247
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
243
Not enough data
8.2
241
Not enough data
8.2
241
Not enough data
8.3
240
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
131
Not enough data
8.3
130
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
2755
Not enough data
8.4
2364
Not enough data
8.2
2243
Not enough data
8.7
2656
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3011
Not enough data
9.0
3072
Not enough data
9.1
3159
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.7
2418
Not enough data
8.5
2494
Not enough data
9.1
2792
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
7.9
155
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
1766
Not enough data
8.7
1763
Not enough data
9.5
1786
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
1658
Not enough data
8.1
1664
Not enough data
8.3
1596
Not enough data
9.4
1752
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
1559
Not enough data
9.1
1660
Not enough data
9.4
1683
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
506
Not enough data
8.0
497
Not enough data
7.7
493
Not enough data
8.3
500
Not enough data
7.3
485
Not enough data
8.0
491
Not enough data
7.9
489
Not enough data
Calculating
8.9
1798
Not enough data
8.9
1696
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1671
Not enough data
8.9
1735
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1677
Not enough data
9.4
1811
Not enough data
8.9
1735
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1536
Not enough data
9.2
1730
Not enough data
9.1
1754
Not enough data
9.5
1836
Not enough data
Applications
9.2
1209
Not enough data
9.1
1197
Not enough data
8.4
1159
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.3
1201
Not enough data
8.9
1132
Not enough data
9.3
1194
Not enough data
Management
9.2
1191
Not enough data
9.0
1178
Not enough data
9.4
1204
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
7.8
320
Not enough data
7.9
322
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5863
Not enough data
9.0
4121
Not enough data
8.3
3588
Not enough data
9.0
4171
Not enough data
8.9
3905
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5726
Not enough data
8.5
5105
Not enough data
8.8
5402
Not enough data
9.2
4110
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
5686
Not enough data
9.2
4176
Not enough data
8.8
3749
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
7.8
319
Not enough data
7.9
321
Not enough data
7.9
317
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1004
Not enough data
9.0
1029
Not enough data
8.4
984
Not enough data
8.9
1002
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
856
Not enough data
8.4
905
Not enough data
8.6
903
Not enough data
8.4
747
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
985
Not enough data
8.4
753
Not enough data
9.0
962
Not enough data
9.0
958
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.1
72
Not enough data
7.9
71
Not enough data
8.0
71
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1388
Not enough data
9.1
1362
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.2
1401
Not enough data
9.1
1367
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1191
Not enough data
8.6
1243
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1306
Not enough data
8.9
1287
Not enough data
8.9
1292
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1332
Not enough data
8.7
1193
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
704
Not enough data
8.0
710
Not enough data
7.9
706
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.8
258
Not enough data
Design
8.6
1342
Not enough data
8.5
1350
Not enough data
8.4
1344
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1426
Not enough data
9.3
1416
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1434
Not enough data
9.0
1404
Not enough data
8.6
1168
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1412
Not enough data
8.9
1367
Not enough data
9.2
1437
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.2
1371
Not enough data
8.8
1236
Not enough data
9.0
1307
Not enough data
Operating System
9.1
1280
Not enough data
9.0
1261
Not enough data
8.3
1023
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
686
Not enough data
8.4
678
Not enough data
7.9
672
Not enough data
8.1
673
Not enough data
8.0
667
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.8
241
Not enough data
Set Up
Not enough data
7.1
27
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
7.2
30
Security
Not enough data
7.4
30
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
7.4
27
Support
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
7.3
29
Not enough data
6.8
26
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
7.6
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
7.5
18
Security
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.1
16
Not enough data
7.4
17
Free Resources
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.0
20
Generative AI
8.2
767
Not enough data
8.3
766
Not enough data
8.0
762
Not enough data
7.7
266
Not enough data
8.1
265
Not enough data
7.9
262
Not enough data
Security - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Convenience and automation - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support and service - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced management and features - Domain Registrar
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Hosting Management
Not enough data
7.9
135
Not enough data
8.0
134
Not enough data
7.6
129
Not enough data
8.1
137
Not enough data
7.5
117
Not enough data
7.5
110
Not enough data
7.7
98
Not enough data
8.0
129
Not enough data
7.4
129
Not enough data
7.5
121
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.9
70
Not enough data
Customizations
8.4
422
8.1
8
8.8
424
8.1
7
8.4
391
7.7
8
8.5
400
8.1
8
Growth
8.4
332
8.3
8
8.5
358
8.1
8
8.4
335
8.5
8
8.1
317
7.9
8
8.6
341
8.8
8
Content
8.8
384
8.3
8
8.8
399
8.1
7
8.7
395
7.3
8
8.4
140
8.5
8
Support
8.4
147
8.9
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Workspace and HostGator are categorized as Website Builder
Unique Categories
Google Workspace is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Screen Sharing, Note-Taking Software, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
HostGator is categorized as Domain Registrars, VPS Hosting Platforms, Shared Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, Reseller Hosting, and WordPress Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HostGator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Education Management
8.4%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.6%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
63.0%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Marketing and Advertising
13.2%
Computer Software
6.0%
Internet
3.6%
Graphic Design
2.8%
Other
60.8%
Discussions
Internet Connection
25 Comments
LG
Yes it working on it asap it will be clear..Read more
Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?
21 Comments
JB
Yes. On the bottom right, you'll see "Present your screen" and next to it "..." Those 3 dots give you access to screen settings. You can change to tile mode,...Read more
Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?
17 Comments
JD
Yes. When a Google Drive document is shared to your Gmail, you can save it to your Drive. When you open the document, it will open in a separate tab. You...Read more
How do i report the refund scam to an authority that is capable of sanctioning them.
1 Comment
MS
Aaron,
There is no scam, your refund is in process, so it's unclear what you would be reporting. Thanks.
Erinn
Customer Advocate at HostGatorRead more
What is HostGator used for?
1 Comment
YG
It is used for web hosting and also provides domain hosting too.Read more
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