Compare Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% 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
(47,588)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 365
Star Rating
(5,752)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
37,718
9.3
4,750
Ease of Use
9.3
37,939
9.0
4,804
Ease of Setup
9.3
9,863
8.9
1,360
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,287
8.7
998
Quality of Support
8.6
30,082
8.5
4,015
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,610
8.8
971
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,442
8.8
4,684
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
8024
9.3
183
9.1
8078
9.3
180
9.1
8165
9.4
178
8.9
8206
9.0
172
9.0
7796
8.9
174
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
7.8
139
8.6
78
8.1
143
8.7
77
8.2
139
8.8
78
Collaboration
9.0
7585
9.2
178
9.4
8396
9.5
180
9.2
7901
9.1
179
8.8
6865
8.8
174
Administration
9.1
6048
9.2
173
9.0
5871
9.2
173
9.1
5825
9.1
170
8.4
6309
8.9
169
8.7
5307
8.8
164
9.1
6432
9.4
175
Platform
9.3
2148
9.3
187
8.8
1744
8.8
181
8.8
1668
9.0
181
8.8
1510
8.8
182
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
2113
9.5
182
8.8
2238
9.3
181
8.7
2057
8.8
178
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2198
9.1
181
9.0
2244
9.2
182
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2283
9.1
179
9.1
2353
9.2
183
8.7
1897
9.0
177
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.4
270
8.7
131
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
264
8.6
131
8.3
263
8.6
132
8.3
261
8.5
132
8.4
262
8.7
135
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.3
151
8.6
85
8.4
149
8.5
85
Presenter Tools
8.9
2839
8.9
125
8.4
2444
8.5
126
8.3
2329
8.2
123
8.7
2740
8.6
124
Conferencing Options
9.0
3111
9.0
130
9.0
3168
9.0
131
9.1
3277
9.0
135
Application Tools
8.8
2512
8.8
123
8.6
2587
8.7
124
9.1
2885
8.8
125
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.5
239
8.2
39
Platform Basics
8.7
1832
8.7
166
8.8
1827
8.8
165
9.5
1862
9.1
167
Platform Content
8.7
1717
8.8
166
8.1
1718
8.3
164
8.3
1651
8.6
156
9.4
1828
9.1
166
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1619
8.9
161
9.2
1720
8.9
159
9.4
1768
9.1
169
Generative AI
8.5
564
8.2
109
8.2
553
8.0
105
7.7
550
7.3
104
8.5
558
8.0
106
7.3
540
7.2
103
8.2
548
7.9
104
7.9
547
7.6
102
Inbox Tools
Not enough data
8.9
214
Not enough data
9.0
212
Not enough data
9.0
213
Not enough data
9.1
212
Coordination Tools
Not enough data
9.2
219
Not enough data
9.0
213
Not enough data
8.7
209
Software Options
Not enough data
9.3
218
Not enough data
8.8
216
Email Client - Agentic AI
Not enough data
8.3
79
Not enough data
8.2
80
Calculating
9.0
1875
9.2
184
8.9
1766
9.1
182
Insights
8.7
1749
8.7
180
8.9
1813
9.1
179
Editing
8.5
1751
8.8
180
9.4
1911
8.8
181
8.9
1804
8.9
176
Functionality
8.7
1609
8.5
177
9.2
1825
8.9
181
9.1
1839
9.0
175
9.6
1929
9.1
179
Applications
9.3
1502
9.3
1324
9.1
1339
9.0
1235
8.4
1255
8.8
1202
Collaboration
9.4
1508
9.0
1219
9.0
1240
8.8
1096
9.3
1427
8.7
1170
Management
9.3
1376
8.9
1191
9.1
1289
9.2
1232
9.5
1350
9.2
1266
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
426
8.1
129
8.2
428
8.2
135
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5971
9.1
194
9.1
4217
9.1
193
8.3
3678
8.6
188
9.0
4266
9.2
191
8.9
4004
9.2
189
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5836
9.2
197
8.6
5210
9.0
190
8.8
5493
9.1
190
9.2
4206
9.1
185
Software Type
9.1
5787
9.0
195
9.2
4277
9.1
191
8.9
3850
9.2
193
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.2
406
8.5
77
7.9
411
8.4
76
8.3
408
8.3
76
Survey Management
9.0
1030
8.8
47
9.0
1053
9.0
44
8.4
1009
8.7
45
9.0
1027
8.9
46
Survey Customization
8.5
879
8.6
46
8.4
931
8.8
47
8.6
927
8.7
45
8.4
771
8.8
45
Survey Insights
8.8
1010
8.9
45
8.5
775
9.0
44
9.0
986
9.0
44
9.0
981
9.0
47
Agentic AI - Survey
8.5
95
9.2
13
8.1
92
8.7
13
8.5
94
8.8
13
Calendar View
9.3
1479
9.0
203
9.2
1444
8.9
206
Shared Calendar
9.3
1499
9.0
206
9.1
1451
8.9
203
Accessibility
8.8
1264
8.8
194
8.7
1320
8.7
195
Integration
9.0
1386
8.9
196
8.9
1363
8.7
199
8.9
1377
8.8
197
Notifications
9.0
1412
9.0
199
8.8
1265
8.6
196
Generative AI
7.9
788
7.8
138
8.2
788
8.0
134
8.1
783
7.9
133
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.3
334
7.7
74
Notifications
Not enough data
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.9
109
Settings
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
9.0
110
Personalization
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.8
108
Integrations
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
8.7
105
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
8.4
80
Not enough data
8.3
80
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.9
44
Design
8.7
1428
8.8
234
8.5
1439
8.9
237
8.5
1431
8.7
235
Collaboration
9.4
1544
9.2
239
9.3
1513
9.2
240
File Types
9.2
1525
9.4
244
9.0
1495
9.1
241
8.7
1253
8.6
232
Edit & Revise
9.1
1507
8.9
241
9.0
1458
8.8
235
9.3
1530
9.2
242
Integrate & Embed
9.3
1480
8.8
234
8.9
1326
8.6
234
9.1
1405
8.9
236
Operating System
9.2
1378
9.4
240
9.1
1357
8.5
232
8.2
1105
7.9
224
Generative AI
8.5
780
8.1
177
8.6
767
8.1
176
7.8
757
7.8
172
8.3
759
8.0
175
8.2
753
7.9
170
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.8
330
8.4
94
Sorting & Filtering
Not enough data
8.9
219
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
8.9
214
Integrations
Not enough data
9.3
218
Not enough data
8.5
207
Not enough data
8.2
203
Time Management
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.8
210
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
158
Not enough data
8.3
157
Not enough data
8.5
158
Agentic AI - Email Management
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.6
89
Generative AI
8.4
861
Not enough data
8.4
855
Not enough data
8.2
847
Not enough data
8.2
350
Not enough data
8.5
352
Not enough data
7.9
343
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Note-Taking Software
8.0
81
Not enough data
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 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
4.1%
Other
69.3%
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