Compare Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,771)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft 365
Star Rating
(5,797)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Workspace excels in providing a seamless all-in-one platform for collaboration, integrating email, documents, storage, and meetings. Users appreciate the efficiency it brings, allowing teams to work simultaneously in Docs, Sheets, and Slides, which enhances productivity and reduces delays.
- Users say Microsoft 365 shines in its ease of use and diverse program options. Many find it simple to switch between tasks and share files directly from applications like OneNote, Excel, or Word, which streamlines their workflow and saves time.
- According to verified reviews, Google Workspace's real-time collaboration features are a standout, with users highlighting the effectiveness of AI tools that help them discover new functionalities and complete tasks more quickly, making the overall experience enjoyable and efficient.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft 365 offers robust features, some users face challenges with configuration and meeting specific workflow needs. However, the integration of tools like Copilot for documentation and real-time syncing with OneDrive is praised for enhancing productivity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft 365's strong performance in file sharing and syncing across devices is a significant advantage, with users noting the convenience of accessing their files from anywhere, which is crucial for remote work.
- Users express that Google Workspace's user-friendly interface and ease of setup contribute to a positive onboarding experience, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward solution to manage their operations effectively.
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
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Free Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,850
9.3
4,782
Ease of Use
9.3
38,074
9.0
4,838
Ease of Setup
9.2
9,991
8.9
1,389
Ease of Admin
9.0
8,418
8.7
1,033
Quality of Support
8.6
30,180
8.5
4,043
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,745
8.8
1,007
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,544
8.8
4,711
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
8032
9.2
181
9.1
8083
9.2
176
9.0
8167
9.3
174
8.9
8209
8.9
169
9.0
7799
8.8
170
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.6
128
8.5
70
7.9
131
8.6
70
8.0
128
8.8
71
Collaboration
9.0
7579
9.2
173
9.4
8410
9.5
177
9.2
7913
9.1
177
8.8
6861
8.8
171
Administration
9.1
6048
9.1
170
8.9
5870
9.1
168
9.1
5818
9.0
165
8.4
6306
8.9
163
8.7
5300
8.8
158
9.1
6430
9.4
170
Platform
9.3
2152
9.3
179
8.8
1742
8.8
174
8.8
1668
8.9
173
8.8
1509
8.7
174
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
8.8
2106
9.4
175
8.8
2231
9.2
174
8.7
2047
8.8
170
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2187
9.1
173
9.0
2236
9.2
174
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2274
9.0
172
9.1
2345
9.2
176
8.7
1887
8.9
169
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
259
8.6
124
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
253
8.5
124
8.2
252
8.6
125
8.2
250
8.5
125
8.3
251
8.6
127
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
139
8.5
78
8.2
138
8.4
78
Presenter Tools
8.9
2826
8.9
124
8.4
2432
8.5
125
8.3
2316
8.2
122
8.7
2728
8.6
122
Conferencing Options
9.0
3099
9.0
129
9.0
3154
9.0
130
9.1
3270
9.0
134
Application Tools
8.8
2500
8.8
122
8.6
2576
8.6
123
9.1
2873
8.8
124
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.4
226
8.2
38
Platform Basics
8.7
1829
8.7
166
8.8
1819
8.8
164
9.5
1858
9.1
167
Platform Content
8.6
1709
8.8
166
8.1
1712
8.3
162
8.3
1642
8.5
154
9.4
1823
9.1
166
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
1609
8.9
160
9.2
1712
8.9
160
9.4
1765
9.1
171
Generative AI
8.5
551
8.2
108
8.2
540
7.9
104
7.6
537
7.3
103
8.4
545
8.0
105
7.3
527
7.2
102
8.1
535
7.9
103
7.8
534
7.5
101
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
8.9
208
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
9.0
208
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
9.2
218
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
8.7
204
Software Options
Not enough data
9.3
215
Not enough data
8.8
211
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.0
73
Calculating
8.9
1868
9.2
184
8.9
1760
9.1
182
Insights
8.7
1741
8.7
182
8.9
1807
9.1
180
Editing
8.5
1742
8.8
180
9.4
1911
8.8
183
8.9
1798
8.9
176
Functionality
8.7
1601
8.5
177
9.2
1820
8.9
182
9.1
1833
9.0
176
9.5
1925
9.1
180
Applications
9.3
1550
9.3
1340
9.1
1361
9.0
1248
8.3
1250
8.8
1199
Collaboration
9.4
1578
9.0
1229
9.0
1239
8.8
1091
9.4
1463
8.7
1175
Management
9.2
1402
8.8
1194
9.1
1288
9.1
1229
9.5
1347
9.2
1261
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
422
8.1
126
8.2
431
8.0
134
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5951
9.0
186
9.1
4195
9.1
185
8.3
3656
8.6
180
9.0
4244
9.1
183
8.9
3983
9.1
181
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5815
9.2
189
8.5
5190
9.0
182
8.8
5471
9.0
182
9.2
4184
9.0
177
Software Type
9.1
5766
9.0
187
9.2
4255
9.1
183
8.9
3831
9.2
185
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.2
396
8.3
68
7.9
400
8.3
68
8.3
397
8.1
68
Survey Management
9.0
1020
8.8
47
9.0
1042
9.0
44
8.4
998
8.7
45
8.9
1015
8.9
46
Survey Customization
8.5
868
8.6
46
8.4
921
8.8
47
8.6
915
8.7
45
8.4
759
8.8
44
Survey Insights
8.8
998
8.9
45
8.4
764
9.0
43
9.0
974
9.0
44
9.0
969
9.0
47
Agentic AI - Survey
8.3
83
9.2
13
7.9
82
8.7
13
8.2
83
8.8
13
Calendar View
9.2
1470
9.0
200
9.2
1434
8.9
203
Shared Calendar
9.3
1491
9.0
203
9.1
1442
8.9
200
Accessibility
8.8
1253
8.8
191
8.6
1309
8.6
192
Integration
9.0
1376
8.8
193
8.9
1351
8.7
196
8.9
1366
8.8
194
Notifications
9.0
1400
9.0
196
8.8
1254
8.6
193
Generative AI
7.8
777
7.8
134
8.2
777
8.0
131
8.1
774
7.8
130
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.2
322
7.7
71
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
110
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.9
108
Settings
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
9.1
108
Not enough data
9.0
108
Personalization
Not enough data
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.8
107
Integrations
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
8.3
103
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
8.7
104
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.2
78
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
43
Design
8.7
1419
8.8
225
8.4
1428
8.8
228
8.5
1422
8.7
227
Collaboration
9.4
1537
9.2
230
9.3
1504
9.2
231
File Types
9.2
1518
9.4
235
9.0
1488
9.1
232
8.7
1241
8.5
224
Edit & Revise
9.1
1498
8.9
232
9.0
1449
8.8
226
9.3
1524
9.2
233
Integrate & Embed
9.3
1478
8.8
227
8.9
1316
8.5
226
9.1
1393
8.8
229
Operating System
9.2
1368
9.4
232
9.0
1347
8.5
224
8.2
1094
7.8
216
Generative AI
8.4
770
8.0
168
8.6
759
8.1
167
7.8
747
7.7
164
8.2
748
7.9
167
8.1
742
7.8
162
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.7
317
8.3
86
Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
8.9
210
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
8.5
200
Not enough data
8.9
205
Integrations
Not enough data
9.3
211
Not enough data
8.4
199
Not enough data
8.1
195
Time Management
Not enough data
8.8
199
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
8.7
201
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
149
Not enough data
8.2
149
Not enough data
8.4
151
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
8.5
81
Generative AI
8.4
853
Not enough data
8.4
845
Not enough data
8.2
837
Not enough data
8.1
340
Not enough data
8.5
343
Not enough data
7.8
333
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.7
75
Not enough data
Customizations
8.4
426
Not enough data
8.8
430
Not enough data
8.4
394
Not enough data
8.5
405
Not enough data
Growth
8.4
337
Not enough data
8.5
363
Not enough data
8.5
338
Not enough data
8.1
320
Not enough data
8.6
344
Not enough data
Content
8.9
392
Not enough data
8.8
402
Not enough data
8.7
398
Not enough data
8.4
142
Not enough data
Support
8.4
149
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Unique Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft 365
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
9.2%
Education Management
8.3%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.0%
Other
69.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Internet Connection
25 Comments
KP
yes , company can working on it. but company need a focus on real time network customer thingsRead more
Is there a way to see everyone all at once on the screen?
21 Comments
CS
No, there is no way to see everyone all at once on the screen in Google hangouts. If you want that feature go for zoom video conferencing app.Read more
Is that possible to see the files from multiple Google accounts simultaneously?
17 Comments
SD
Yes you can do it, always you share your docs wit them or you can grant those accounts over your docs. You have multiple ways to do it even sharing by links.Read more
how to transfer microsoft office to another computer
4 Comments
EJ
To complete this tasks, you have to have a product key and use that key to set up Microsoft on the second computer.Read more
what is the best way to make sure you never lose any work if your computer crashes
3 Comments
RK
Connect OneDrive to your Office files so you can backup, access, share, and collaborate on all your files from anywhereRead more
What are the uses of Microsoft software?
2 Comments
DG
Software can be used as Office Applications as well as using the M365 services like Power Apps etcRead more
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