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At a Glance
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,430)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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iWork
iWork
Star Rating
(22)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about iWork
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Google Workspace excels in collaboration features, with users highlighting its effectiveness for team projects. For instance, one user mentioned how Google Sheets facilitates quick data cleaning and sharing insights, making it a go-to tool for data analysis.
  • Users say that iWork offers a seamless experience for Apple users, particularly due to its integration with iCloud. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive design of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, which allows for easy creation of visually appealing documents and presentations.
  • According to verified reviews, Google Workspace has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its robust functionality and user-friendly interface. Users have noted that it significantly improves organization and efficiency in tasks like HR management and financial data analysis.
  • Reviewers mention that while iWork is free and accessible for Apple users, it lacks the extensive collaborative capabilities that Google Workspace provides. Users have pointed out that Google’s tools are better suited for real-time collaboration, which is essential for many business environments.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that Google Workspace's ease of setup and administration is a strong point, with many users praising its intuitive onboarding process. This contrasts with iWork, where some users feel that while it is easy to use, it may not be as straightforward for those unfamiliar with Apple’s ecosystem.
  • Users report that both products have user-friendly designs, but iWork's templates and tools are particularly noted for their aesthetic appeal. However, Google Workspace's comprehensive suite of applications, including Gmail and Drive, provides a more integrated solution for business needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Workspace
Business Starter
$6.00
Per Month
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iWork
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
iWork
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,612
8.8
20
Ease of Use
9.3
37,831
9.6
21
Ease of Setup
9.3
9,767
9.2
11
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,231
8.3
6
Quality of Support
8.6
29,994
8.8
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,555
9.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,340
9.5
22
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
8.9
9,201
Not enough data
File Management
9.2
8014
Not enough data
9.1
8070
Not enough data
9.0
8158
Not enough data
8.9
8198
Not enough data
9.0
7791
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.9
142
Not enough data
8.1
144
Not enough data
8.2
141
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
7583
Not enough data
9.4
8382
Not enough data
9.2
7896
Not enough data
8.8
6865
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6046
Not enough data
9.0
5873
Not enough data
9.1
5827
Not enough data
8.4
6311
Not enough data
8.7
5310
Not enough data
9.1
6433
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2142
Not enough data
8.8
1742
Not enough data
8.8
1667
Not enough data
8.8
1509
Not enough data
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
8.7
2,722
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
8.8
2119
Not enough data
8.8
2247
Not enough data
8.7
2065
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2205
Not enough data
9.0
2247
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2289
Not enough data
9.1
2360
Not enough data
8.7
1906
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.4
275
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
269
Not enough data
8.3
268
Not enough data
8.3
267
Not enough data
8.4
267
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.4
157
Not enough data
8.4
155
Not enough data
8.8
3,736
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
2848
Not enough data
8.4
2454
Not enough data
8.3
2338
Not enough data
8.7
2748
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3114
Not enough data
9.0
3175
Not enough data
9.1
3279
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
2519
Not enough data
8.6
2595
Not enough data
9.1
2892
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.5
243
Not enough data
8.5
2,115
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1844
Not enough data
8.8
1840
Not enough data
9.5
1873
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
1728
Not enough data
8.1
1729
Not enough data
8.3
1662
Not enough data
9.4
1840
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1630
Not enough data
9.2
1730
Not enough data
9.4
1777
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
572
Not enough data
8.2
561
Not enough data
7.7
557
Not enough data
8.5
565
Not enough data
7.3
548
Not enough data
8.2
556
Not enough data
7.9
554
Not enough data
9.0
2,234
Not enough data
Calculating
8.9
1886
Not enough data
8.9
1778
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1761
Not enough data
8.9
1824
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1764
Not enough data
9.4
1921
Not enough data
8.9
1816
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1621
Not enough data
9.2
1834
Not enough data
9.1
1847
Not enough data
9.5
1939
Not enough data
9.0
1,804
8.9
22
Applications
9.3
1462
9.7
22
9.2
1334
9.0
21
8.4
1267
8.7
21
Collaboration
9.4
1454
9.2
20
9.0
1248
8.5
19
9.3
1403
8.8
20
Management
9.2
1360
8.7
19
9.1
1297
8.6
21
9.5
1355
9.1
19
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
429
Not enough data
8.3
429
Not enough data
8.8
7,133
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5981
Not enough data
9.1
4231
Not enough data
8.3
3692
Not enough data
9.0
4278
Not enough data
8.9
4015
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5843
Not enough data
8.6
5220
Not enough data
8.8
5507
Not enough data
9.2
4219
Not enough data
Software Type
9.1
5798
Not enough data
9.2
4288
Not enough data
8.9
3860
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.2
416
Not enough data
7.9
420
Not enough data
8.3
418
Not enough data
8.7
1,191
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1034
Not enough data
9.0
1057
Not enough data
8.4
1013
Not enough data
9.0
1031
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
884
Not enough data
8.4
935
Not enough data
8.6
931
Not enough data
8.4
775
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
1014
Not enough data
8.5
780
Not enough data
9.0
990
Not enough data
9.0
986
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.6
99
Not enough data
8.2
97
Not enough data
8.5
98
Not enough data
8.8
1,748
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1489
Not enough data
9.2
1455
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.3
1505
Not enough data
9.1
1459
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1276
Not enough data
8.7
1330
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1395
Not enough data
8.9
1373
Not enough data
8.9
1385
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1422
Not enough data
8.8
1277
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
794
Not enough data
8.2
796
Not enough data
8.1
791
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.3
342
Not enough data
8.9
1,870
Not enough data
Design
8.7
1441
Not enough data
8.5
1453
Not enough data
8.5
1445
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1557
Not enough data
9.3
1528
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1539
Not enough data
9.0
1509
Not enough data
8.7
1268
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1520
Not enough data
9.0
1471
Not enough data
9.3
1543
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.3
1492
Not enough data
8.9
1339
Not enough data
9.1
1419
Not enough data
Operating System
9.2
1389
Not enough data
9.0
1366
Not enough data
8.2
1117
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
791
Not enough data
8.6
778
Not enough data
7.8
769
Not enough data
8.3
771
Not enough data
8.2
765
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.9
342
Not enough data
8.3
1,029
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
868
Not enough data
8.4
864
Not enough data
8.2
858
Not enough data
8.2
360
Not enough data
8.5
359
Not enough data
7.9
353
Not enough data
Note-Taking SoftwareHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
8.0
106
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
8.0
85
Not enough data
8.6
504
Not enough data
Customizations
8.4
436
Not enough data
8.8
439
Not enough data
8.4
402
Not enough data
8.5
414
Not enough data
Growth
8.4
347
Not enough data
8.6
373
Not enough data
8.5
348
Not enough data
8.2
330
Not enough data
8.6
354
Not enough data
Content
8.9
401
Not enough data
8.8
412
Not enough data
8.8
408
Not enough data
8.5
152
Not enough data
Support
8.5
159
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
iWork
iWork
Google Workspace and iWork are categorized as Office Suites
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
19.4%
iWork
iWork
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Workspace
Google Workspace
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Education Management
8.3%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
iWork
iWork
Marketing and Advertising
18.2%
Information Technology and Services
9.1%
Computer Software
9.1%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Retail
4.5%
Other
54.5%
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iWork
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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
iWork
iWork Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
iWork has no discussions with answers