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At a Glance
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,103)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
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IBM Aspera on Cloud
IBM Aspera on Cloud
Star Rating
(121)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about IBM Aspera on Cloud
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Google Workspace excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.3, making it highly intuitive for small businesses. In contrast, IBM Aspera on Cloud, with a score of 8.7, is noted for its steeper learning curve, particularly for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's File Sharing capabilities are robust, scoring 9.4, which allows seamless collaboration among team members. IBM Aspera on Cloud, while also strong at 9.0, is often highlighted for its specialized file transfer features, particularly for large files.
  • G2 users indicate that Google Workspace's Device Syncing is highly effective, scoring 9.2, ensuring that users can access their files across multiple devices effortlessly. Conversely, IBM Aspera on Cloud, with a score of 8.5, is less flexible in this area, which can be a drawback for users who rely on multiple devices.
  • Users on G2 report that Google Workspace's Security features are top-notch, scoring 9.1, with strong encryption and compliance measures. IBM Aspera on Cloud is close behind at 9.2, but some users feel it lacks the comprehensive security features that Google Workspace offers.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Workspace shines in Performance and Reliability with a score of 9.3, often praised for its uptime and speed. IBM Aspera on Cloud, while scoring 8.9, is noted for its performance in transferring large files but may not match the overall reliability of Google Workspace.
  • Users say that Google Workspace's Web Interface is user-friendly and visually appealing, scoring 9.1, which enhances the overall user experience. In contrast, IBM Aspera on Cloud's web interface, scoring 8.4, is functional but lacks the polish and ease of navigation that many users prefer in Google Workspace.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
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IBM Aspera on Cloud
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
IBM Aspera on Cloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,354
8.9
95
Ease of Use
9.3
37,570
8.7
100
Ease of Setup
9.2
9,519
8.4
78
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,164
8.2
39
Quality of Support
8.6
29,759
8.7
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,489
8.8
40
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,081
9.1
94
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
8.9
9,126
8.7
70
File Management
9.2
7974
8.5
67
9.1
8030
8.4
67
9.0
8119
9.1
68
8.9
8160
8.4
66
9.0
7757
8.3
63
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.5
115
8.9
6
7.7
115
8.9
6
7.8
114
9.4
6
Collaboration
9.0
7552
8.5
65
9.4
8329
9.0
65
9.2
7851
Feature Not Available
8.8
6835
Feature Not Available
Administration
9.1
6008
8.7
65
8.9
5838
8.5
65
9.1
5795
Feature Not Available
8.4
6278
Feature Not Available
8.7
5284
8.5
65
9.1
6398
9.2
64
Platform
9.3
2125
8.9
54
8.8
1729
8.6
52
8.8
1654
8.3
53
8.8
1494
9.0
54
Not enough data
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 MessagingHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.6
2,678
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.7
2093
Not enough data
8.8
2224
Not enough data
8.7
2042
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2183
Not enough data
9.0
2218
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2264
Not enough data
9.1
2333
Not enough data
8.7
1882
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
255
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
249
Not enough data
8.2
248
Not enough data
8.2
247
Not enough data
8.3
246
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
136
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.7
3,629
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
2776
Not enough data
8.4
2384
Not enough data
8.2
2264
Not enough data
8.7
2678
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3034
Not enough data
9.0
3095
Not enough data
9.1
3185
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.7
2441
Not enough data
8.5
2516
Not enough data
9.1
2817
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.0
173
Not enough data
8.5
2,024
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1787
Not enough data
8.8
1781
Not enough data
9.5
1805
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
1674
Not enough data
8.1
1679
Not enough data
8.3
1612
Not enough data
9.4
1775
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
1574
Not enough data
9.1
1677
Not enough data
9.4
1705
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
520
Not enough data
8.1
510
Not enough data
7.7
506
Not enough data
8.3
513
Not enough data
7.3
498
Not enough data
8.0
505
Not enough data
7.9
502
Not enough data
9.0
2,113
Not enough data
Calculating
8.9
1821
Not enough data
8.9
1718
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1694
Not enough data
8.9
1758
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1699
Not enough data
9.4
1839
Not enough data
8.9
1757
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1560
Not enough data
9.2
1763
Not enough data
9.1
1780
Not enough data
9.5
1864
Not enough data
8.9
1,539
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1281
Not enough data
9.1
1234
Not enough data
8.4
1191
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.3
1264
Not enough data
8.9
1165
Not enough data
9.3
1252
Not enough data
Management
9.2
1242
Not enough data
9.1
1213
Not enough data
9.4
1252
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
7.9
348
Not enough data
8.0
350
Not enough data
8.8
7,025
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5893
Not enough data
9.0
4149
Not enough data
8.3
3614
Not enough data
9.0
4199
Not enough data
8.9
3932
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5757
Not enough data
8.5
5134
Not enough data
8.8
5430
Not enough data
9.2
4137
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
5714
Not enough data
9.2
4206
Not enough data
8.8
3778
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
7.9
342
Not enough data
8.0
345
Not enough data
8.0
341
Not enough data
8.6
1,159
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1009
Not enough data
9.0
1034
Not enough data
8.4
989
Not enough data
8.9
1007
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
861
Not enough data
8.4
910
Not enough data
8.6
908
Not enough data
8.4
752
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
990
Not enough data
8.4
758
Not enough data
9.0
967
Not enough data
9.0
963
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.2
76
Not enough data
8.0
75
Not enough data
8.1
75
Not enough data
8.7
1,649
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1414
Not enough data
9.1
1384
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.2
1426
Not enough data
9.1
1390
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1211
Not enough data
8.6
1265
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1328
Not enough data
8.9
1309
Not enough data
8.9
1316
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1356
Not enough data
8.7
1214
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
725
Not enough data
8.0
731
Not enough data
7.9
725
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.9
276
Not enough data
8.8
1,737
Not enough data
Design
8.6
1367
Not enough data
8.5
1375
Not enough data
8.4
1368
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1462
Not enough data
9.3
1444
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1460
Not enough data
9.0
1430
Not enough data
8.6
1190
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1440
Not enough data
8.9
1393
Not enough data
9.2
1463
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.2
1397
Not enough data
8.8
1260
Not enough data
9.0
1335
Not enough data
Operating System
9.1
1306
Not enough data
9.0
1285
Not enough data
8.3
1046
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
708
Not enough data
8.4
699
Not enough data
7.9
693
Not enough data
8.1
694
Not enough data
8.0
688
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.9
262
Not enough data
8.1
936
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
788
Not enough data
8.3
785
Not enough data
8.0
783
Not enough data
7.8
287
Not enough data
8.2
286
Not enough data
8.0
282
Not enough data
Note-Taking SoftwareHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
7.9
94
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.9
74
Not enough data
8.5
488
Not enough data
Customizations
8.4
425
Not enough data
8.8
427
Not enough data
8.4
393
Not enough data
8.5
403
Not enough data
Growth
8.4
334
Not enough data
8.5
360
Not enough data
8.5
337
Not enough data
8.1
319
Not enough data
8.6
343
Not enough data
Content
8.9
387
Not enough data
8.8
401
Not enough data
8.7
397
Not enough data
8.4
142
Not enough data
Support
8.4
149
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
IBM Aspera on Cloud
IBM Aspera on Cloud
Google Workspace and IBM Aspera on Cloud are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.5%
IBM Aspera on Cloud
IBM Aspera on Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Education Management
8.4%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
IBM Aspera on Cloud
IBM Aspera on Cloud
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
11.4%
Banking
7.0%
Hospitality
5.3%
Financial Services
5.3%
Other
54.4%
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Discussions
Google Workspace
Google Workspace Discussions
Internet Connection
25 Comments
Liza  G.
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
Jessica B.
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
Jeremy D.
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
IBM Aspera on Cloud
IBM Aspera on Cloud Discussions
Where can I find answers to common questions about Aspera on Cloud?
2 Comments
Official Response from IBM Aspera on Cloud
Visit https://ibm.ibmaspera.com/help/ for more FAQs.Read more
How much faster is the Aspera technology based on a particular file size, network bandwidth and transfer distance for our business with typical latency and network conditions?
1 Comment
Official Response from IBM Aspera on Cloud
Quickly estimate your performance gains with Aspera versus TCP-based technologies that use FTP and HTTP by configuring the performance calculator at...Read more
How do i scale it better
1 Comment
Md A.
MA
An excessive number of overhauls in brief period cause functional failure. record with same name make an issue when downloaded. Point of interaction can...Read more