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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Google Workspace
Star Rating
(47,145)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 Per Month
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Star Rating
(95)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Zoho WriterSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Workspace excels in collaborative editing with a score of 9.4, allowing multiple users to work on documents simultaneously without conflicts. In contrast, Zoho Writer's collaborative editing feature scored 8.4, which some reviewers mention can lead to occasional syncing issues during high-traffic editing sessions.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's auto-save feature is highly reliable, scoring 9.6, ensuring that no work is lost. Users on G2 have noted that Zoho Writer's auto-save functionality, while present, is not as seamless, with a score of 8.8, leading to concerns about potential data loss during unexpected shutdowns.
- G2 users highlight Google Workspace's superior integration capabilities, scoring 9.1 for software integrations, which allows for a more streamlined workflow with other applications. Conversely, Zoho Writer's integration score of 8.2 has been noted by users as a limitation, particularly for those relying on third-party tools.
- Users say that Google Workspace's mobile application is robust, with a score of 9.0, providing a smooth experience for document editing on the go. In comparison, Zoho Writer's mobile app, while functional, received a lower score of 8.4, with some reviewers mentioning that it lacks certain features available on the desktop version.
- Reviewers mention that Google Workspace's file type support is extensive, scoring 9.1, which allows users to work with various document formats seamlessly. On the other hand, Zoho Writer's file type support scored 8.4, with users reporting occasional compatibility issues when importing certain file types.
- Users on G2 report that Google Workspace's quality of support is rated at 8.6, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, Zoho Writer's support quality, rated at 8.7, is seen as slightly better, but some users mention longer wait times for resolution of complex issues.
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
Zoho Writer
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Workspace
Free Trial is available
Zoho Writer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
37,386
8.9
82
Ease of Use
9.3
37,602
9.2
83
Ease of Setup
9.2
9,546
10.0
10
Ease of Admin
9.1
8,169
9.8
8
Quality of Support
8.6
29,788
8.9
74
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
7,493
9.8
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
36,113
8.6
82
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
7975
Not enough data
9.1
8031
Not enough data
9.0
8120
Not enough data
8.9
8163
Not enough data
9.0
7759
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
7553
Not enough data
9.4
8334
Not enough data
9.2
7855
Not enough data
8.8
6837
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
6011
Not enough data
8.9
5840
Not enough data
9.1
5798
Not enough data
8.4
6281
Not enough data
8.7
5285
Not enough data
9.1
6400
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
2126
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
2219
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
2264
Not enough data
9.1
2333
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
2786
Not enough data
8.4
2394
Not enough data
8.2
2274
Not enough data
8.7
2688
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
3046
Not enough data
9.0
3107
Not enough data
9.1
3199
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.7
2452
Not enough data
8.5
2527
Not enough data
9.1
2827
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.1
183
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
1795
Not enough data
8.8
1789
Not enough data
9.5
1814
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.6
1683
Not enough data
8.1
1687
Not enough data
8.3
1620
Not enough data
9.4
1784
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
1582
Not enough data
9.1
1685
Not enough data
9.4
1716
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
528
Not enough data
8.1
518
Not enough data
7.7
514
Not enough data
8.4
521
Not enough data
7.3
506
Not enough data
8.1
513
Not enough data
7.9
510
Not enough data
Calculating
8.9
1832
Not enough data
8.9
1729
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
1706
Not enough data
8.9
1768
Not enough data
Editing
8.5
1710
Not enough data
9.4
1850
Not enough data
8.9
1766
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
1569
Not enough data
9.2
1772
Not enough data
9.1
1790
Not enough data
9.5
1876
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1301
Not enough data
9.1
1246
Not enough data
8.4
1203
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.3
1286
Not enough data
8.9
1179
Not enough data
9.3
1271
Not enough data
Management
9.2
1258
Not enough data
9.1
1226
Not enough data
9.5
1267
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
7.9
360
Not enough data
8.0
362
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
5905
Not enough data
9.0
4159
Not enough data
8.3
3624
Not enough data
9.0
4211
Not enough data
8.9
3942
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.1
5768
Not enough data
8.5
5146
Not enough data
8.8
5440
Not enough data
9.2
4147
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
5725
Not enough data
9.2
4217
Not enough data
8.9
3789
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.0
351
Not enough data
8.0
354
Not enough data
8.1
350
Not enough data
Survey Management
9.0
1010
Not enough data
9.0
1035
Not enough data
8.4
990
Not enough data
8.9
1008
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.5
862
Not enough data
8.4
911
Not enough data
8.6
909
Not enough data
8.4
753
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.8
991
Not enough data
8.4
759
Not enough data
9.0
968
Not enough data
9.0
964
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
8.2
77
Not enough data
8.0
76
Not enough data
8.1
76
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.2
1423
Not enough data
9.1
1394
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.2
1434
Not enough data
9.1
1398
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
1218
Not enough data
8.6
1273
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
1335
Not enough data
8.9
1315
Not enough data
8.9
1324
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
1364
Not enough data
8.7
1221
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
732
Not enough data
8.1
738
Not enough data
8.0
733
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
8.0
282
Not enough data
Design
8.7
1378
8.3
30
8.5
1386
8.1
28
8.4
1379
8.0
27
Collaboration
9.4
1475
8.4
28
9.3
1458
8.2
25
File Types
9.2
1471
8.4
29
9.0
1441
8.3
28
8.7
1201
8.1
20
Edit & Revise
9.1
1452
8.2
31
8.9
1405
8.0
28
9.2
1474
8.7
32
Integrate & Embed
9.2
1408
8.4
22
8.9
1271
8.3
22
9.0
1348
8.2
24
Operating System
9.1
1318
8.8
27
9.0
1296
8.3
21
8.3
1056
8.3
16
Generative AI
8.3
719
7.9
8
8.5
710
7.9
8
7.9
704
Feature Not Available
8.1
705
Feature Not Available
8.0
699
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.9
272
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
801
Not enough data
8.3
798
Not enough data
8.1
796
Not enough data
7.9
298
Not enough data
8.3
297
Not enough data
8.0
293
Not enough data
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
Shared Categories
Google Workspace and Zoho Writer 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
Zoho Writer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Workspace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Zoho Writer
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%
Higher Education
10.8%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Computer Software
9.7%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Logistics and Supply Chain
5.4%
Other
57.0%
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
Where is Zoho headed in terms of integration with publising sites?
1 Comment
ZC
Hi Ram,
Zoho Writer has integrations with publishing sites such as WordPress, Blogger, Medium, and Zoho Sites. If you're a Zoho user you can post your...Read more
What does Zoho writer do?
1 Comment
MH
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Zoho Writer is a web-based word processor that allows you to create, edit, and collaborate on your documents in real...Read more
Is Zoho Writer free?
1 Comment
MH
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes, Zoho Writer is fully free. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="ql-cursor"></span>You...Read more
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