Google Workspace
Current- Annual cost
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- Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
Google Workspace Alternatives
Should you replace Google Workspace?
Microsoft Office 365 is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Google Workspace.
Google Workspace alternatives
See how Google Workspace compares to 2 alternative apps you can switch to.
Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Sharepoint selected for comparison.
Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Google Wo...
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Public pricing
Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.
Microsoft...
$72
Microsoft 365 Business Basic ($6/month)
Public catalog pricing estimate.
Microsoft...
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SharePoint Online Plan 1
Public catalog pricing estimate.
3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Google Wo...
$0
No migration in the current app baseline.
Microsoft...
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After $8,500 estimated migration cost.
Microsoft...
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After $8,000 estimated migration cost.
Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Google Wo...
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Microsoft...
82/100
Microsoft 365 excels in organizations with complex compliance requirements and heavy dependencies on desktop Office applications. It delivers superior spreadsheet functionality, document formatting, and enterprise security compared to Google Workspace. However, teams seeking lightweight, browser-first collaboration may find the platform administratively heavy.
Microsoft...
45/100
SharePoint excels at enterprise document governance and regulatory compliance for large organizations with dedicated IT resources. It requires substantial configuration and ongoing administration compared to Google Workspace's turnkey deployment. Unlike Google Workspace, it does not include essential communication tools like email, calendar, or video conferencing.
Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Google Wo...
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Public adoption signal for the current app.
Microsoft...
low
Microsoft Office 365 is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,500 one-time cost.
Microsoft...
medium
Microsoft Sharepoint is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.
User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Google Wo...
4.6/5.0
148000 reviews
Microsoft...
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42500 reviews
Microsoft...
4.0/5.0
50000 reviews
Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Google Wo...
No migration needed
Microsoft...
6 weeks
Medium
Microsoft Office 365 is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,500 one-time cost.
Microsoft...
6 weeks
High
Microsoft Sharepoint is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.
Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Google Wo...
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Microsoft...
$8,500
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Microsoft...
$8,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Google Wo...
100%
Supports 8,000 native integrations.
Microsoft...
31%
Supports 2,500 native integrations.
Microsoft...
10%
Supports 800 native integrations.
Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Google Wo...
100%
Microsoft...
78%
- Higher licensing costs for advanced security features
- Complex admin console requires dedicated IT expertise
- Real-time co-editing less seamless than Google Docs
- Heavier desktop dependencies slow older machines
Microsoft...
35%
- No native email or calendar included
- Requires dedicated IT administrators for governance
- Steep learning curve for casual users
- Mobile interface less intuitive than Google Drive
- Complex permissions often block user productivity
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Google Wo...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018GDPRHIPAA
Microsoft...
SOC 2ISO 27001HIPAAGDPRFedRAMP
Microsoft...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27018GDPRHIPAAFedRAMPPCI DSS
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Google Wo...
You already standardize on this app.
Microsoft...
Your organization requires advanced Excel functions, complex document formatting, or stringent enterprise compliance
Microsoft...
You need enterprise document governance, records management, and customizable intranets with granular access controls and compliance features
Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Google Wo...
Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.
Microsoft...
Your team prioritizes lightweight browser-first collaboration with minimal IT administration overhead
Microsoft...
You want an all-in-one communication suite with email, calendar, and video calls that deploys instantly without IT support
