Google Workspace

Google's business suite: Gmail on your domain plus Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive and Meet.

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About Google Workspace

Google Workspace is the paid business version of Google's apps. It bundles Gmail on your own domain, Calendar, Drive storage, Meet video calls and the Docs, Sheets and Slides editors with admin controls, shared drives, security policies and Gemini AI features. Everything runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install, files are always the latest version, and several people can edit the same document at once without thinking about it. That collaboration model is why many startups and schools choose it over Microsoft 365. The trade-offs are that offline use is limited to Chrome and Edge, complex Word or Excel files don't always convert cleanly, and power spreadsheet users miss some Excel features. Plans are priced per user per month, with discounts for an annual commitment and a 14-day trial; storage scales from 30 GB per user on the entry plan to several terabytes on higher tiers. Individuals can use the same editors for free with a personal Google account.

Best for: Teams that want email, docs and video in one browser-based suite with easy sharing.

What works

Real-time co-editing works smoothly with no files to sync
Email, calendar, storage and video in one admin console
Nothing to install; works on any computer with a browser

Why people leave

Offline editing is limited to Chrome and Edge
Complex Office files can lose formatting on import
Per-user prices have risen as Gemini features were bundled in

Top Google Workspace alternatives

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1
Microsoft 365
Full desktop Office apps and Exchange email for teams that live in .docx and .xlsx.
66.5
2
Zoho Writer
Zoho Workplace bundles mail, Writer and Sheet for less per user.
62.6
3
ONLYOFFICE
Open-source docs you can self-host, keeping files on your own servers.
59.6
4
Collabora Online
LibreOffice-based online editing that you host yourself or with a European provider.
57.2
5
CryptPad
End-to-end encrypted collaborative documents, free on public instances.
55.3

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Google Workspace: common questions

Is Google Workspace free?

No, Google Workspace is a paid product.

Is Google Workspace open source?

No, Google Workspace is not open source. Open-source alternatives include ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online and CryptPad.

What platforms does Google Workspace run on?

Google Workspace is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Google Workspace?

The highest-ranked Google Workspace alternatives right now are Microsoft 365, Zoho Writer and ONLYOFFICE. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Google Workspace facts

4 of 4 verified

Free trial: 14 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Try Google Workspace for 14 days”
Storage per user: 30 GB (Starter), 2 TB (Standard), 5 TB (Plus); Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Business Starter includes 30 GB pooled storage per user, Business Standard includes 2 TB, Business Plus and Enterprise Plus include 5 TB.”
Annual discount: 16% with a 1-year commitment; Checked Oct 25, 2026workspace.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Annual ( Save 16% with 1 year commitment”
Offline mode: Chrome and Edge only; Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “You must use the Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser.”