Compare Google Workspace and Microsoft OneNote 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,582)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansMicrosoft OneNote
Star Rating
(1,855)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 integration of various tools, such as email, documents, storage, and meetings, all within one platform. This integration enhances collaboration, allowing team members to work on documents in real time without worrying about version control issues.
- Users say that Microsoft OneNote is particularly adaptable for both personal and professional use. Its ability to organize information through notebooks, sections, and pages makes it a versatile tool for managing meeting notes, project tracking, and training materials.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's implementation process is quick and intuitive, which is a significant advantage for teams looking to get started without extensive setup time. This ease of onboarding is frequently highlighted by users who appreciate the straightforward approach.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft OneNote's dictate feature stands out as a favorite among users, especially for capturing meeting notes. This functionality allows users to discreetly record conversations and keep transcriptions organized alongside their other notes, enhancing productivity.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Google Workspace's overall user satisfaction is notably high, with a strong score reflecting its effectiveness in meeting user needs. The platform's collaborative features are frequently praised, making it a preferred choice for teams that prioritize real-time communication and document sharing.
- Users report that while Microsoft OneNote is effective in knowledge management, it faces challenges in comparison to Google Workspace's comprehensive suite of tools. Some users feel that OneNote could benefit from improved integration with other applications to enhance its functionality further.
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 OneNote
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Microsoft OneNote
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,712
9.0
1,608
Ease of Use
9.3
37,933
8.9
1,616
Ease of Setup
9.3
9,857
9.0
158
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,284
8.9
133
Quality of Support
8.6
30,076
8.6
1,059
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,607
8.9
115
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,436
8.3
1,586
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
8023
Not enough data
9.1
8076
Not enough data
9.1
8164
Not enough data
8.9
8205
Not enough data
9.0
7795
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.8
138
Not enough data
8.1
142
Not enough data
8.2
138
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
7584
Not enough data
9.4
8394
Not enough data
9.2
7899
Not enough data
8.8
6864
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6047
Not enough data
9.0
5870
Not enough data
9.1
5824
Not enough data
8.4
6308
Not enough data
8.7
5306
Not enough data
9.1
6431
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2145
Not enough data
8.8
1742
Not enough data
8.8
1666
Not enough data
8.8
1508
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
8.8
2112
Not enough data
8.8
2237
Not enough data
8.7
2056
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2197
Not enough data
9.0
2243
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2282
Not enough data
9.1
2352
Not enough data
8.7
1896
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.4
269
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
263
Not enough data
8.3
262
Not enough data
8.3
260
Not enough data
8.4
261
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
150
Not enough data
8.4
148
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
2838
Not enough data
8.4
2443
Not enough data
8.3
2328
Not enough data
8.7
2739
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3110
Not enough data
9.0
3167
Not enough data
9.1
3276
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
2511
Not enough data
8.6
2586
Not enough data
9.1
2884
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.5
238
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1831
Not enough data
8.8
1826
Not enough data
9.5
1860
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.7
1716
Not enough data
8.1
1717
Not enough data
8.3
1650
Not enough data
9.4
1827
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1618
Not enough data
9.2
1719
Not enough data
9.4
1766
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
563
Not enough data
8.2
552
Not enough data
7.7
549
Not enough data
8.5
557
Not enough data
7.3
539
Not enough data
8.2
547
Not enough data
7.9
546
Not enough data
Calculating
8.9
1874
Not enough data
8.9
1765
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1748
Not enough data
8.9
1812
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1750
Not enough data
9.4
1910
Not enough data
8.9
1803
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1608
Not enough data
9.2
1824
Not enough data
9.1
1838
Not enough data
9.6
1928
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1498
Not enough data
9.1
1336
Not enough data
8.4
1253
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1504
Not enough data
9.0
1237
Not enough data
9.3
1423
Not enough data
Management
9.3
1374
Not enough data
9.1
1287
Not enough data
9.5
1348
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
425
Not enough data
8.2
426
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5969
Not enough data
9.1
4216
Not enough data
8.3
3676
Not enough data
9.0
4264
Not enough data
8.9
4002
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5834
Not enough data
8.6
5208
Not enough data
8.8
5491
Not enough data
9.2
4204
Not enough data
Software Type
9.1
5785
Not enough data
9.2
4275
Not enough data
8.9
3848
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.2
404
Not enough data
7.9
409
Not enough data
8.3
406
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1030
Not enough data
9.0
1053
Not enough data
8.4
1009
Not enough data
9.0
1027
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
879
Not enough data
8.4
931
Not enough data
8.6
927
Not enough data
8.4
771
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
1010
Not enough data
8.5
775
Not enough data
9.0
986
Not enough data
9.0
981
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.5
95
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1477
Not enough data
9.2
1442
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.3
1497
Not enough data
9.1
1449
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1263
Not enough data
8.7
1318
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1384
Not enough data
8.9
1361
Not enough data
8.9
1375
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1410
Not enough data
8.8
1264
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
786
Not enough data
8.2
786
Not enough data
8.1
781
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.3
332
Not enough data
Design
8.7
1427
Not enough data
8.5
1438
Not enough data
8.5
1430
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1542
Not enough data
9.3
1512
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1524
Not enough data
9.0
1494
Not enough data
8.7
1252
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1505
Not enough data
9.0
1457
Not enough data
9.3
1529
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.3
1479
Not enough data
8.9
1325
Not enough data
9.1
1404
Not enough data
Operating System
9.2
1377
Not enough data
9.1
1356
Not enough data
8.2
1104
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
779
Not enough data
8.6
766
Not enough data
7.8
756
Not enough data
8.3
758
Not enough data
8.2
752
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.8
329
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
859
Not enough data
8.4
853
Not enough data
8.2
846
Not enough data
8.2
348
Not enough data
8.5
351
Not enough data
7.9
342
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
8.0
81
8.8
7
Customizations
8.4
436
Not enough data
8.8
440
Not enough data
8.4
402
Not enough data
8.6
415
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
402
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 and Microsoft OneNote are categorized as Note-Taking Software
Unique Categories
Google Workspace is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Website Builder, Presentation, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Microsoft OneNote 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 OneNote
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
10.9%
Computer Software
8.2%
Higher Education
5.7%
Education Management
5.0%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
66.4%
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 save my one note and open it on a new computer?
3 Comments
JL
Hi Janette,
You don't have to ever "save" in OneNote, it saves AUTOMATICALLY! Which is one of it's best features to me. and then you just open your...Read more
Is there a way to put photos into your notes?
2 Comments
AB
You can also click and drag your screen shots into your notebook. Read more
Are there formatting templates available?
2 Comments
JL
There are pre built templates in onenote for projects and activities. Read more
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