Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365
The ultimate showdown for businesses
If you’re starting a business, chances are you need to decide on a productivity suite. Google or Microsoft? Microsoft is the traditional, proven suite for businesses, but Google is the new one on the block constantly adding new features. Let’s compare down below!
Features
This one will be a big one for choosing a suite.
Word vs Docs
Google Docs historically has lagged behind Word, however, has been catching up rapidly with its new features like smart chips. Docs are still missing the wide variety of templates that Word has, but Docs would often do just fine, and many businesses won’t need to use the added features which Word has.
Excel vs Sheets
To put it bluntly, Excel is further ahead in Sheets regarding features and functionality. But, all of the features aren’t necessary for average businesses, and Sheets would do find. However, this one is also a win for Microsoft.
PowerPoint vs Slides
PowerPoint has a vast collection of templates, recording features, and AI-based design, which Slides simply doesn’t offer right now. This one is also a win for Microsoft.
Google Meet vs Teams
Google Meet and Teams will both get the job done, however, Google Meet has screen sharing restrictions, so Teams win in this battle.
Google Chat vs Teams
Google Chat is nowhere close to Teams functionality and is more of a messaging app than a team collaboration tool which Google tries to be. Win for Teams again.
So, overall Microsoft crushes regarding features.
Microsoft: 1 — Google: 0
Collaboration
All businesses need to collaborate and communicate, whether that is through email or chat.
Gmail vs Outlook
Outlook has historically been much further ahead, but Gmail has been adding new security and integrating well with its other tools, meaning this one is a win for Gmail.
Multiediting Experience
Google truly wins this one. Sharing docs, slides, and sheets and editing simultaneously on them is a breeze in the Google Workspace ecosystem. Big win for Google.
Cloud Support
Google has always been on the cloud since day 1, but Microsoft has OneDrive. But because of autosave and everything being on the cloud by default, Google wins this battle.
So in collaboration, Google crushes it.
Microsoft: 1 — Google: 1
Security
Both are neck-in-neck offering the same security tools like spam and phishing protection and the ability to block external images on email. This is a tie.
Microsoft: 1— Google: 1
Ease of Use
Google has put ease of use since day one. It has an easy UI and doesn’t overwhelm with features. This is a win for Google.
Microsoft: 1 — Google: 2
Pricing
In pricing, Google’s Business Starter and Microsoft’s 365 Business Basic both start at $6.00. However, keep in mind that Microsoft’s 365 Business Basic plan does not offer the desktop versions of their tools, but that shouldn’t affect performance.
However, Google only offers up to 100 participants in a meeting, while Microsoft offers up to 300.
In terms of storage, Google offers 30 GB per user, while Microsoft offers 1 TB as a whole. Overall, Microsoft is more generous in storage.
Microsoft: 2 — Google: 2
Conclusion
There you have it! If you want a maximum feature-rich experience, go with Microsoft. But, if you want a collaborative environment, Google will suit you the best.
