About Google Workspace

G Suite - formerly Google Apps for Work - combines all of the familiar productivity and collaboration tools by Google and combines them in an all-in-one suite for universal access across teams. The list of apps comprise: Gmail, Hangouts, Calendar, Google+, Drive, Sites, along with Google Docs, Sheets, Forms and Slides. Governance of these apps is provided by Google Admin Console and Google Vault.

Google Admin Console allows businesses to add users, manage devices and configure security settings for their data. Administrators can add and remove users, set up groups, and add verification steps and single sign on (SSO) all from a single console. This feature also includes mobile device management to facilitate BYOD and with the ability to implement security policies on iOS and Android devices. Google Vault allows users to archive, search and export on the company email and on-the-record chats for reporting and auditing.

Pricing starting from:

$6.00/month

  • Free Version
  • Free Trial
  • Subscription

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Key benefits of Google Workspace

  • Access all Google apps at any time, anywhere from a computer, tablet or phone.

  • Use the Google Admin Console to manage all company data, mobile devices, email addresses, and security settings.

  • Organize meetings more efficiently by scheduling events in a shared calendar, sending reminders to Gmail, join video meetings with Hangouts and share presentations with Slides.

  • Create online documents, spreadsheets, surveys & forms, and presentations.

  • Share, collaborate and comment on text documents, presentations, and spreadsheets using Google Drive.

  • Build multiple project sites by choosing from hundreds of pre-built templates.

  • Use Google Vault for archiving emails and chats, e-discovery of information and export of emails and chats.

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    Markets

    Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, United Kingdom, India, Japan, Mexico, United States

    Supported Languages

    Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, zh-hant

    Pricing starting from:

    $6.00/month

    • Free Version
    • Free Trial
    • Subscription

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    Google Workspace Software - Protect company data and devices with single-sign-on & two-factor authentication options
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    Features

    Total features of Google Workspace: 65

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    • Access Controls/Permissions
    • Alerts/Notifications
    • Archiving & Retention
    • Audit Management
    • Authentication Software
    • Automatic Backup
    • Calendar Management
    • Calendar Sync
    • Chat/Messaging
    • Collaboration Tools
    • Commenting/Notes
    • Communication Management
    • Conferencing
    • Content Library
    • Content Management System (CMS) Software
    • Customizable Branding
    • Customizable Forms
    • Customizable Reports
    • Customizable Templates
    • Data Storage Management
    • Data Synchronization
    • Document Management Software
    • Document Review
    • Document Storage
    • Document Templates
    • Drag & Drop
    • Electronic Signature
    • Email Management Software
    • Email Reminders
    • Email Tracking Software
    • Event Scheduling
    • File Management
    • File Transfer
    • Forms Management
    • Host Controls
    • Live Chat Software
    • Mobile Access
    • Multi-Channel Communication
    • Offline Access
    • Presentation Streaming
    • Presentation Tools
    • Private Chat
    • Projections
    • Real Time Editing
    • Real Time Notifications
    • Real-Time Chat
    • Real-time Updates
    • Remote Access/Control
    • Role-Based Permissions
    • Screen Sharing Software
    • Search/Filter
    • Secure Data Storage
    • Single Sign On Software
    • Task Management Software
    • Task Scheduling
    • Template Management
    • Third Party Integrations
    • To-Do List
    • Two Way Audio & Video
    • Two-Factor Authentication
    • Two-Way Audio & Video
    • Version Control
    • Video Conferencing Software
    • Video Support

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    Reviews

    Overall rating

    4.7 /5
    (11,063)
    Value for Money
    4.6/5
    Features
    4.6/5
    Ease of Use
    4.6/5
    Customer Support Software
    4.2/5

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    Miguel D.
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    • Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
    • Company size: 201-500 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

    It is a complete suite of colaborative apps

    Reviewed on 02/12/2021

    Nice to work with google apps, really love the look and feel, and im very happy, we manage a team...

    Nice to work with google apps, really love the look and feel, and im very happy, we manage a team of about 160 users that everyday use google for colaborate and send emails..

    Pros

    Easy of use, price for the value you get, as soon you pay the license, then you get started to use full functionality, constant upgrade of the apps, chat has been improving a lot, video calls have been upgrading over time, now it works really great.

    Cons

    as its updates very often, there still some missing functions that the competitors have, the task shedule function is very simple, it just need some enhancement to be really good.

    Alternatives Considered

    Microsoft 365

    Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

    because of microsoft license cost was higher
    Ashley A.
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    • Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
    • Company size: 2-10 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    We love our Google Workspace

    Reviewed on 30/11/2021

    Pros

    Google Workspace is so easy to use and intuitive. We use it to collaborate with team members and customers. The value is tremendous.

    Cons

    There is a learning curve on moving shared files.

    Alternatives Considered

    Dropbox Business and iCloud

    Reasons for Choosing Google Workspace

    Google is an easier option for the vast majority of our customers.

    Switched From

    Dropbox Business and iCloud

    Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

    We still use Dropbox, but find that Google is more familiar and comfortable to our clients.
    Henkjan S.
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    • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
    • Company size: Self Employed
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 1.0 /10

    Why are they even in the B2B space?

    Reviewed on 06/01/2022

    It's workable to some extend but you're better off with say a Microsoft. The main reason for this...

    It's workable to some extend but you're better off with say a Microsoft. The main reason for this is that Microsoft support is way beyond anything Google has ever been able to offer, even after 6 years of using it for this and my previous company. This applies to other Google products to like GMB where there's still a 6-month old ticket being actively ignored. Google should remain in the consumer space where they can treat customers badly and claim it is due to their services being 'free'. If you're a company - don't bother with them and look at competitors. Anyone will do.

    Pros

    Email, calendar + real-time collaboration on a single doc.

    Cons

    Everything else. Most of the products like Docs/Sheets are stuck in 2012. The apps are an abomination and lack critical everyday features that you have to perform on a desktop. Offline mode just isn't working at all and never has. I suspect the product team has never used their offering outside of high-speed Google offices. I don't think there's any actual development going on the entire suite. Just the bare minimum to keep it alive. I say this because there are other doing great innovative stuff in this space while it's crickets from the Goog. And that usually means they're doing a Google News (cancelling a useful product because they don't care about it)

    Oliver D.
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    • Industry: Computer Software
    • Company size: 501-1,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

    Great Software Suite - Highly Recommended for a Cloud-Centric Company

    Reviewed on 07/10/2021

    Generally fantastic - we have a lot to worry about in the IT team but Google Workspace is almost...

    Generally fantastic - we have a lot to worry about in the IT team but Google Workspace is almost never one of those things. Everything just works, customer service has been consistently great when needed, and the software suite is unparalleled in breadth and usability.

    Pros

    Fully cloud based, accessible anywhere. Easy to set up and administer, which is a dream for a smaller company and still useful for larger ones. There's plenty of options there if you need them and as a package it's almost impossible to compete with it. The integration across each tool is seamless and our helpdesk almost never hears about Google Workspace related issues.

    Cons

    The pricing structure can be a little confusing, and the tiers can force you to pay more due to one vital extra feature amongst many useless ones (though they do offer great pricing deals for scaling companies). The admin console can be a challenge to navigate sometimes, with a specific setting hidden in a nonsensical place, but that's not unusual for this kind of tool.

    Alternatives Considered

    Microsoft 365

    Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

    Google is 100% cloud based and OS-agnostic. We run a diverse fleet of Windows, macOS and Linux machines, and staff often make use of tools on their phones. Google products work the same way on any device and that's extremely useful.
    Danilo G.
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    • Industry: Retail
    • Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Used Daily for 2+ years
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    • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

    Una excelente opción para un entorno de trabajo digital realmente completo

    Reviewed on 11/01/2022

    Cumple con todas las exigencias de un entorno de trabajo digital

    Cumple con todas las exigencias de un entorno de trabajo digital

    Pros

    La cantidad de features que posee la solución

    Cons

    La migración desde tecnología antigua resultó compleja para el despliegue inicial

    Alternatives Considered

    Workplace by Facebook

    Reasons for Choosing Google Workspace

    Falta de escalabilidad y utilidades dentro de la herramienta

    Switched From

    Yahoo Mail

    Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

    Licenciamiento muy costoso
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    Google Workspace FAQs

    Below are some frequently asked questions for Google Workspace.

    Google Workspace offers the following pricing plans:

    • Starting from: $6.00/month
    • Pricing model: Subscription
    • Free Trial: Not Available

    Business Starter: $6 per user per month. Business Standard: $12 per user per month. Business Plus: $18 per user per month. Enterprise: contact Google for pricing.

    Google Workspace has the following typical customers:

    Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001+

    Google Workspace supports the following languages:

    Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, zh-hant

    Google Workspace supports the following devices:

    Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

    Google Workspace integrates with the following applications:

    Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Maps

    Google Workspace offers the following support options:

    Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat

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