Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365

Google Workspace advertises $7/mo and Microsoft 365 advertises $6/mo. Google Workspace has 4 documented extra fees (recurring: +$49/mo), while Microsoft 365 has 4 (recurring: +$107.50/mo). On these illustrative assumptions, Google Workspace has the lower estimated monthly cost (about 51% less). Your real cost depends on seats and usage — use the calculator for your numbers.

Google Workspace has 4 documented extra fees: Storage Limit Per User, Vault & DLP Require Business Plus, Gemini AI Add-On, Google Meet Recording Gate. Recurring fees add roughly $49/mo on top of the $7/mo advertised price.

Microsoft 365 has 4 documented extra fees: Desktop Apps Require Business Standard, Copilot AI Add-On, Compliance Features Require E5, Teams Phone Add-On. Recurring fees add roughly $107.50/mo on top of the $6/mo advertised price.

Choose Google Workspace if: Cloud-native teams preferring browser-based collaboration and Google ecosystem integration. Choose Microsoft 365 if: Organizations needing desktop Office apps, larger storage, and Microsoft ecosystem compatibility. The right choice depends on your team size, usage volume, and which features you need most.

This comparison is compiled from public vendor pricing pages and documentation. It uses illustrative assumptions (see "Cost Comparison Summary"), not your exact seats or usage, and vendor prices change often. Confirm current prices on each vendor's site, and use our calculator with your own usage for a closer estimate. Spotted an error? Email hello@trulycritic.com.