Compare Features Between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace (previously called Google Suite)

Modern SME fully understands that the ideal business environment for all of their IT business needs can be fulfilled by a wide variety of best-in-class cloud applications from several market providers. For service providers, understanding these two major players, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace will enable you to provide custom solutions that fit your clients’ individual needs.

Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace are productivity suites aimed at enhancing communication and collaboration within teams. While their core functionalities are comparable, they diverge in specific applications and management tools.

Both suites encompass a comprehensive range of applications that organizations heavily depend on for critical business operations. These include word processors, spreadsheet tools, presentation software, email clients, instant messaging platforms, video conferencing solutions, calendars, web hosting services, and note-taking applications.

To provide a quick overview, here’s a comparison chart highlighting the key differences between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace:

Below are some of the differences in the services offering by Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace

Microsoft 365 Plans for Businesses

Microsoft 365 Business Basic (US$6/user/month)

– Essential remote work tools
– Business email, 1TB OneDrive storage
– Web and mobile Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
– No desktop Office apps included

Microsoft 365 Business Standard (US$12.50/user/month)

– Complete remote collaboration suite
– Includes Business Basic features
– Premium desktop Office apps
– Best for organizations seeking full Office productivity

Microsoft 365 Business Premium (US$22/user/month)

– Advanced security and management
– Includes Business Standard features
– Advanced threat protection
– Ideal for enhanced security needs

Microsoft 365 Apps for Business (US$8.25/user/month)

– Office apps and cloud storage
– No email, Teams or SharePoint
– For businesses using Office without Microsoft services
– Great for startups and small businesses

Google Workspace Plans and Pricing

Business Starter (S$8/user/month)

Tailored for small businesses and startups, this basic plan offers 30GB of cloud storage per user. However, it lacks features like shared team drives, AppSheet, Cloud Search, and Vault for data retention and archiving.

Business Standard (S$16/user/month)

The most popular option, this plan provides 2TB of cloud storage per user and supports video meetings for up to 150 participants, including recording capabilities. Similar to the Starter plan, it does not include Vault for data retention and eDiscovery.

Business Plus (S$24/user/month)

Ideal for businesses seeking enhanced storage capacity and security, this plan offers several additional features like hosting online meetings for up to 250 participants, attendance tracking, Cloud Search, Vault for data retention and eDiscovery, and advanced endpoint management.

Enterprise (Custom Pricing)

Google’s premium offering, the Enterprise edition provides unlimited cloud storage and includes all the features of Business Plus, along with advanced capabilities like in-domain live streaming, Connected Sheets, AppSheet, S/MIME encryption, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data regions, and enterprise endpoint management. Custom pricing is available by contacting Google’s sales team.