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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,182)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 Outlook
Star Rating
(3,262)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft OutlookSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Outlook excels in its Calendar Collaboration feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for seamless scheduling and meeting management. In contrast, Google Workspace shines slightly brighter with a score of 9.2, offering enhanced functionalities like shared calendars that are easy to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's Ease of Use is rated at 9.3, making it more intuitive for new users compared to Microsoft Outlook's score of 9.0. Users appreciate the straightforward interface of Google Workspace, which simplifies daily tasks.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft Outlook's AI Text Generation and AI Text Summarization features, both scoring 7.8, are less advanced than Google Workspace's offerings, which score 8.2. This difference indicates that Google Workspace provides more robust AI capabilities for content creation and summarization.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft Outlook's Ease of Admin score of 8.6 falls short compared to Google Workspace's 9.1. Reviewers appreciate Google Workspace's streamlined administrative tools, which simplify user management and settings adjustments.
- Reviewers mention that both products have equal Quality of Support scores at 8.6, but users feel that Microsoft Outlook's support is more responsive, while Google Workspace's support is perceived as more knowledgeable in resolving complex issues.
- Users say that Microsoft Outlook's Multi-Calendar View feature, scoring 8.9, is effective but lacks the user-friendly enhancements found in Google Workspace, which scores 9.2. Reviewers appreciate how Google Workspace allows for easier viewing and management of multiple calendars simultaneously.
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 Outlook
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Outlook
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,411
9.2
2,534
Ease of Use
9.3
37,627
9.0
2,605
Ease of Setup
9.2
9,570
9.1
787
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,173
8.6
306
Quality of Support
8.6
29,812
8.6
2,068
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,497
8.9
287
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,138
8.5
2,466
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
7978
Not enough data
9.1
8034
Not enough data
9.0
8122
Not enough data
8.9
8166
Not enough data
9.0
7761
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.5
116
Not enough data
7.7
116
Not enough data
7.8
115
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
7554
Not enough data
9.4
8340
Not enough data
9.2
7859
Not enough data
8.8
6837
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6013
Not enough data
8.9
5841
Not enough data
9.1
5799
Not enough data
8.4
6282
Not enough data
8.7
5285
Not enough data
9.1
6400
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2127
Not enough data
8.8
1730
Not enough data
8.8
1655
Not enough data
8.8
1495
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
8.7
2093
Not enough data
8.8
2224
Not enough data
8.7
2042
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2184
Not enough data
9.0
2220
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2265
Not enough data
9.1
2334
Not enough data
8.7
1884
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
8.2
136
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
2796
Not enough data
8.4
2404
Not enough data
8.2
2284
Not enough data
8.7
2698
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3057
Not enough data
9.0
3117
Not enough data
9.1
3211
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.7
2462
Not enough data
8.5
2538
Not enough data
9.1
2837
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.2
193
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1803
Not enough data
8.8
1797
Not enough data
9.5
1823
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
1691
Not enough data
8.1
1695
Not enough data
8.3
1628
Not enough data
9.4
1793
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
1591
Not enough data
9.2
1693
Not enough data
9.4
1725
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
536
Not enough data
8.1
526
Not enough data
7.6
522
Not enough data
8.4
529
Not enough data
7.3
514
Not enough data
8.1
521
Not enough data
7.9
518
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
9.0
1051
Not enough data
8.9
1115
Not enough data
9.2
1121
Not enough data
9.2
1129
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
9.3
1127
Not enough data
8.9
1108
Not enough data
8.8
1060
Software Options
Not enough data
9.2
1120
Not enough data
8.7
1066
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
7.4
104
Not enough data
7.6
106
Calculating
8.9
1841
Not enough data
8.9
1736
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1713
Not enough data
8.9
1775
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1717
Not enough data
9.4
1858
Not enough data
8.9
1773
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1576
Not enough data
9.2
1782
Not enough data
9.1
1799
Not enough data
9.5
1884
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1319
Not enough data
9.1
1259
Not enough data
8.4
1213
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.3
1305
Not enough data
8.9
1189
Not enough data
9.3
1287
Not enough data
Management
9.2
1272
Not enough data
9.1
1238
Not enough data
9.5
1277
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
7.9
370
Not enough data
8.1
372
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5915
Not enough data
9.1
4169
Not enough data
8.3
3634
Not enough data
9.0
4221
Not enough data
8.9
3952
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5778
Not enough data
8.5
5156
Not enough data
8.8
5450
Not enough data
9.2
4157
Not enough data
Software Type
9.1
5735
Not enough data
9.2
4227
Not enough data
8.9
3799
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.0
361
Not enough data
7.9
364
Not enough data
8.1
360
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1011
Not enough data
9.0
1036
Not enough data
8.4
991
Not enough data
8.9
1009
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
863
Not enough data
8.4
912
Not enough data
8.6
910
Not enough data
8.4
754
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
992
Not enough data
8.4
760
Not enough data
9.0
969
Not enough data
9.0
965
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.2
78
Not enough data
8.0
77
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1430
8.9
1201
9.1
1401
8.9
1204
Shared Calendar
9.3
1441
9.0
1202
9.1
1405
8.8
1156
Accessibility
8.8
1225
8.8
1053
8.6
1280
8.5
1068
Integration
9.0
1343
8.8
1114
8.9
1322
8.8
1125
8.9
1331
8.9
1146
Notifications
9.0
1371
9.0
1153
8.7
1228
8.5
966
Generative AI
7.9
739
7.4
418
8.1
745
7.5
418
8.0
740
7.3
419
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.0
289
7.6
153
Design
8.7
1388
Not enough data
8.5
1396
Not enough data
8.4
1389
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1486
Not enough data
9.3
1468
Not enough data
File Types
9.2
1482
Not enough data
9.0
1452
Not enough data
8.7
1211
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
9.1
1462
Not enough data
8.9
1415
Not enough data
9.2
1484
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
9.2
1419
Not enough data
8.9
1282
Not enough data
9.0
1358
Not enough data
Operating System
9.1
1328
Not enough data
9.0
1306
Not enough data
8.3
1066
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
730
Not enough data
8.5
720
Not enough data
7.8
714
Not enough data
8.2
715
Not enough data
8.1
709
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.8
282
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
813
7.8
456
8.3
809
7.8
454
8.1
806
7.7
451
7.9
308
7.8
135
8.3
307
8.2
139
7.9
303
8.0
138
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.9
74
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
Unique Categories
Google Workspace is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Screen Sharing, Note-Taking Software, Spreadsheets, Website Builder, Presentation, Document Creation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Microsoft Outlook is categorized as Email Client
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Outlook
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
8.4%
Computer Software
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Higher Education
5.1%
Other
62.9%
Information Technology and Services
13.4%
Computer Software
8.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Financial Services
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Other
67.6%
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
What business advantages does Outlook give over Gmail?
5 Comments
SP
As an e-mail client, Outlook is unexceptional. The driving difference is whether you want the overhead & control of hosting Exchange, or are content letting...Read more
What are the latest integrations and features in Microsoft Outlook that enhance email communication and productivity?
4 Comments
SM
I like that you can pin conversations to the top of the email.Read more
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