Compare Google Workspace and Microsoft OneDrive for Business 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
$5 user/month
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,690)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 OneDrive for Business
Star Rating
(10,266)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5 user/month
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Workspace excels in providing an all-in-one platform for collaboration, integrating email, documents, storage, and meetings seamlessly. Users appreciate the real-time collaboration features in Docs, Sheets, and Slides, which allow teams to work together efficiently without delays.
- Users say that Microsoft OneDrive for Business is particularly effective for organization, with features like 'files on demand' making it easier to access files without downloading them. This functionality is praised for enhancing productivity and keeping documents readily available.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's user-friendly interface and quick setup process contribute to a smooth onboarding experience. Many users highlight the intuitive design that helps them get started quickly, making it a favorable choice for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft OneDrive for Business integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft applications like Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint. Users appreciate the auto-save feature and the ability to restore deleted files, which adds a layer of security and convenience to their workflow.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Google Workspace's use of AI across its platforms enhances user experience, making tasks more enjoyable and efficient. Users find that the AI tools help them discover new functionalities and streamline their work processes.
- Users report that while both platforms offer solid security features, Google Workspace stands out with its higher ratings in performance and reliability. Reviewers feel confident in the platform's ability to handle their data securely and efficiently, which is crucial for businesses of all sizes.
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 OneDrive for Business
1 TB of OneDrive storage
$5
user/month
Includes 1TB of OneDrive per user.
Free Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,797
8.9
8,336
Ease of Use
9.3
38,020
8.7
8,407
Ease of Setup
9.2
9,940
8.8
2,156
Ease of Admin
9.0
8,363
8.5
1,545
Quality of Support
8.6
30,142
8.4
6,524
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,688
8.7
1,480
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,503
8.1
8,128
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
8031
8.7
6459
9.1
8082
8.6
6416
9.0
8165
8.9
6480
8.9
8210
8.6
6279
9.0
7795
8.5
5388
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.7
131
7.9
275
8.0
136
8.4
290
8.1
132
8.0
278
Collaboration
9.0
7581
8.7
5676
9.4
8405
9.0
6606
9.2
7910
8.4
5822
8.8
6862
8.4
5107
Administration
9.1
6048
8.7
4286
8.9
5871
8.7
4228
9.1
5821
8.8
4218
8.4
6309
8.7
4599
8.7
5303
8.7
3918
9.1
6430
9.0
4731
Platform
9.3
2150
8.8
1522
8.8
1743
8.5
1197
8.8
1668
8.7
1209
8.8
1510
8.5
995
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
2107
Not enough data
8.8
2232
Not enough data
8.7
2050
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2190
Not enough data
9.0
2238
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2276
Not enough data
9.1
2347
Not enough data
8.7
1891
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.4
263
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
257
Not enough data
8.3
256
Not enough data
8.2
254
Not enough data
8.3
255
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.2
143
Not enough data
8.3
141
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
2831
Not enough data
8.4
2437
Not enough data
8.3
2321
Not enough data
8.7
2732
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3104
Not enough data
9.0
3160
Not enough data
9.1
3272
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
2504
Not enough data
8.6
2581
Not enough data
9.1
2878
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.5
230
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1828
Not enough data
8.8
1823
Not enough data
9.5
1860
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
1714
Not enough data
8.1
1714
Not enough data
8.3
1647
Not enough data
9.4
1825
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1614
Not enough data
9.2
1716
Not enough data
9.4
1767
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
556
Not enough data
8.2
545
Not enough data
7.6
542
Not enough data
8.5
550
Not enough data
7.3
532
Not enough data
8.2
540
Not enough data
7.9
539
Not enough data
Calculating
8.9
1871
Not enough data
8.9
1763
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1745
Not enough data
8.9
1810
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1746
Not enough data
9.4
1910
Not enough data
8.9
1800
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1604
Not enough data
9.2
1821
Not enough data
9.1
1834
Not enough data
9.6
1925
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1534
Not enough data
9.1
1354
Not enough data
8.3
1253
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1551
Not enough data
9.0
1238
Not enough data
9.3
1448
Not enough data
Management
9.2
1391
Not enough data
9.1
1286
Not enough data
9.5
1344
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
424
Not enough data
8.2
429
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5955
Not enough data
9.1
4200
Not enough data
8.3
3660
Not enough data
9.0
4249
Not enough data
8.9
3987
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5818
Not enough data
8.5
5193
Not enough data
8.8
5475
Not enough data
9.2
4188
Not enough data
Software Type
9.1
5770
Not enough data
9.2
4259
Not enough data
8.9
3832
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.2
398
Not enough data
7.9
403
Not enough data
8.3
400
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1024
Not enough data
9.0
1046
Not enough data
8.4
1002
Not enough data
9.0
1020
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
872
Not enough data
8.4
925
Not enough data
8.6
920
Not enough data
8.4
764
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
1003
Not enough data
8.4
768
Not enough data
9.0
979
Not enough data
9.0
974
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.4
88
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1473
Not enough data
9.2
1438
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.3
1494
Not enough data
9.1
1446
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1258
Not enough data
8.7
1314
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1381
Not enough data
8.9
1357
Not enough data
8.9
1370
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1406
Not enough data
8.8
1260
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
782
Not enough data
8.2
782
Not enough data
8.1
777
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.2
326
Not enough data
Design
8.7
1423
Not enough data
8.5
1433
Not enough data
8.5
1425
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1540
Not enough data
9.3
1508
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1521
Not enough data
9.0
1491
Not enough data
8.7
1246
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1503
Not enough data
9.0
1453
Not enough data
9.3
1528
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.3
1478
Not enough data
8.9
1321
Not enough data
9.1
1399
Not enough data
Operating System
9.2
1373
Not enough data
9.0
1351
Not enough data
8.2
1098
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
773
Not enough data
8.6
762
Not enough data
7.8
751
Not enough data
8.2
752
Not enough data
8.1
746
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.8
321
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
856
Not enough data
8.4
849
Not enough data
8.2
841
Not enough data
8.1
344
Not enough data
8.5
346
Not enough data
7.8
337
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.8
78
Not enough data
Customizations
8.4
430
Not enough data
8.8
434
Not enough data
8.4
397
Not enough data
8.5
409
Not enough data
Growth
8.4
341
Not enough data
8.6
367
Not enough data
8.5
342
Not enough data
8.1
324
Not enough data
8.6
348
Not enough data
Content
8.9
396
Not enough data
8.8
406
Not enough data
8.8
402
Not enough data
8.4
146
Not enough data
Support
8.4
153
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Workspace and Microsoft OneDrive for Business are categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration
Unique Categories
Google Workspace is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Screen Sharing, Note-Taking Software, Spreadsheets, Website Builder, Presentation, Document Creation, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Microsoft OneDrive for Business has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
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
11.0%
Education Management
5.6%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
5.2%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
69.3%
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
Which is better Drop box or One drive
14 Comments
SA
It depends on the application. At one time, I would have endorsed DropBox without hesitation. OneDrive has resolved their sync issues, and I find it just as...Read more
How does Microsoft OneDrive for Business enhance collaboration and productivity in remote work settings?
6 Comments
AN
When knowledge workers have access to OneDrive they are able to share documents across huge distances with colleagues being able to access and update the...Read more
Can you save pictures as well as documents in one drive
6 Comments
JJ
Yes, you can save pictures to OneDrive. In fact, you can save all sorts of file types as long as you have the space to do so. Read more
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