Compare Google Workspace and SoftMaker Office 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,584)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 plansSoftMaker Office
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SoftMaker OfficeSummary
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 in one platform. This integration enhances collaboration, allowing team members to work on documents in real time without version control issues.
- Users say that SoftMaker Office offers a user-friendly interface that is simple and easy to navigate, making it an excellent choice for daily tasks. Reviewers appreciate its affordability compared to other office suites, which adds to its appeal for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Google Workspace stands out for its high satisfaction ratings, with users highlighting its quick implementation process and intuitive onboarding experience. This makes it easier for teams to get started and become productive quickly.
- Reviewers mention that while SoftMaker Office is feature-rich, particularly with its ability to create a variety of charts and presentations, it may not match the collaborative capabilities of Google Workspace, which is often preferred for team projects.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Google Workspace's support quality is generally strong, although some users have noted that it could be improved. In contrast, SoftMaker Office has received praise for its support, with users feeling well-assisted when they encounter issues.
- Users report that while both products cater to small businesses, Google Workspace has a broader market presence and a larger user base, which can lead to more community support and resources compared to SoftMaker Office, which has a smaller footprint in the market.
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
SoftMaker Office
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
SoftMaker Office
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,712
8.6
7
Ease of Use
9.3
37,933
8.8
7
Ease of Setup
9.3
9,857
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,284
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.6
30,076
9.2
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,607
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,436
8.3
7
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
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 SoftMaker Office 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
SoftMaker Office has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SoftMaker Office
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
33.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
16.7%
Legal Services
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Computer Software
8.3%
Other
25.0%
Alternatives
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
SoftMaker Office has no more discussions with answers
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