Compare Google Workspace and Microsoft Word 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,760)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 Word
Star Rating
(2,020)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft WordSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Workspace excels in real-time collaboration, allowing teams to work simultaneously on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Users appreciate the integration of various tools like email and storage, which enhances overall efficiency and reduces delays.
- Users say Microsoft Word offers a user-friendly interface and robust formatting tools, making it ideal for creating professional documents. Reviewers highlight its seamless collaboration capabilities, which are particularly beneficial for users who prioritize document customization and editing features.
- According to verified reviews, Google Workspace's use of AI features is a standout aspect, with users enjoying the innovative tools that help streamline their workflow. This includes AI text generation and summarization, which many find enhances productivity and creativity.
- Reviewers mention that while Microsoft Word has a strong reputation for document editing, it sometimes lacks the same level of integration found in Google Workspace. Users appreciate the extensive help resources available, but some feel that the collaboration features could be more intuitive.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Google Workspace's affordability at $6.00 per user makes it an attractive option for small businesses, especially given its comprehensive suite of tools. This pricing, combined with its high satisfaction ratings, positions it as a strong contender for budget-conscious teams.
- Users report that Microsoft Word's quality of support is commendable, with many finding the assistance both within the software and online to be very helpful. However, some users feel that Google Workspace's support could improve, despite its overall high satisfaction ratings.
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 Word
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Word
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,832
9.4
1,476
Ease of Use
9.3
38,055
9.2
1,491
Ease of Setup
9.2
9,972
9.4
331
Ease of Admin
9.0
8,393
9.2
153
Quality of Support
8.6
30,167
8.8
1,191
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,720
9.0
145
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,531
8.9
1,381
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
8035
Not enough data
9.1
8086
Not enough data
9.0
8169
Not enough data
8.9
8213
Not enough data
9.0
7801
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.7
131
Not enough data
8.0
136
Not enough data
8.1
132
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
7584
Not enough data
9.4
8411
Not enough data
9.2
7916
Not enough data
8.8
6864
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6053
Not enough data
8.9
5874
Not enough data
9.1
5823
Not enough data
8.4
6311
Not enough data
8.7
5305
Not enough data
9.1
6432
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2151
Not enough data
8.8
1743
Not enough data
8.8
1668
Not enough data
8.8
1510
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
2109
Not enough data
8.8
2235
Not enough data
8.7
2050
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2190
Not enough data
9.0
2239
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2277
Not enough data
9.1
2348
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
2733
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3104
Not enough data
9.0
3159
Not enough data
9.1
3274
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
231
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1832
Not enough data
8.8
1824
Not enough data
9.5
1862
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
1714
Not enough data
8.1
1716
Not enough data
8.3
1647
Not enough data
9.4
1828
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1614
Not enough data
9.2
1716
Not enough data
9.4
1769
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
1873
Not enough data
8.9
1764
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1746
Not enough data
8.9
1812
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1747
Not enough data
9.4
1916
Not enough data
8.9
1803
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1606
Not enough data
9.2
1825
Not enough data
9.1
1838
Not enough data
9.6
1929
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1541
Not enough data
9.1
1361
Not enough data
8.3
1254
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.4
1568
Not enough data
9.0
1241
Not enough data
9.4
1459
Not enough data
Management
9.2
1400
Not enough data
9.1
1290
Not enough data
9.5
1348
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
426
Not enough data
8.2
435
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5956
Not enough data
9.1
4200
Not enough data
8.3
3661
Not enough data
9.0
4249
Not enough data
8.9
3988
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5819
Not enough data
8.5
5194
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
399
Not enough data
7.9
404
Not enough data
8.3
401
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
87
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1473
Not enough data
9.2
1439
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.3
1494
Not enough data
9.1
1447
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1258
Not enough data
8.7
1313
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1380
Not enough data
8.9
1356
Not enough data
8.9
1369
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1405
Not enough data
8.8
1259
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
327
Not enough data
Design
8.7
1424
8.3
662
8.5
1433
8.6
688
8.5
1426
8.4
639
Collaboration
9.4
1542
8.2
602
9.3
1509
7.9
530
File Types
9.2
1523
9.2
688
9.0
1493
8.6
664
8.7
1246
8.3
487
Edit & Revise
9.1
1503
8.7
642
9.0
1453
8.4
624
9.3
1529
9.2
707
Integrate & Embed
9.3
1482
8.3
505
8.9
1321
8.3
483
9.1
1398
8.6
531
Operating System
9.2
1373
9.3
641
9.0
1352
8.5
438
8.2
1098
7.6
333
Generative AI
8.4
773
7.5
131
8.6
762
7.8
127
7.8
751
6.8
124
8.2
752
7.0
123
8.1
746
6.8
122
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.8
322
6.5
41
Generative AI
8.4
857
Not enough data
8.4
850
Not enough data
8.2
842
Not enough data
8.1
345
Not enough data
8.5
347
Not enough data
7.8
338
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
7.8
79
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 Word are categorized as Document Creation
Unique Categories
Google Workspace is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Screen Sharing, Note-Taking Software, Spreadsheets, Website Builder, Presentation, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Email, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Microsoft Word 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 Word
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
9.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Higher Education
6.0%
Education Management
3.9%
Marketing and Advertising
3.7%
Other
69.5%
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
What are some lesser-known Microsoft Word features that can significantly improve document formatting and design?
4 Comments
WA
built-in styles, spike clipboard, Smart art, mail merge, accessibility checker formatting painter, etc.Read more
How do i incoorporate pictues in word.
3 Comments
SK
There are two methods - you save the picture on your system and then use insert picture or you directly copy the picture and paste it in the documentRead more
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