Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: which to choose for your business

The two big options for business email and productivity. We help you choose.

Google Workspace

Strengths: - Simple and intuitive interface - Excellent real-time collaboration - Works great in browser - Generous storage - Integration with Google services

Weaknesses: - Less powerful for complex spreadsheets - Requires internet connection - Fewer formatting options in documents

Microsoft 365

Strengths: - Complete desktop applications - Very powerful Excel - Works offline - More formatting options - Familiar to most people

Weaknesses: - More complex interface - Less fluid collaboration - Heavier on resources

Choose Google Workspace if...

• Your team collaborates a lot
• You mainly use browser
• You prefer simplicity
• You don't need advanced Excel
• You have a tight budget

Choose Microsoft 365 if...

• You use Excel a lot with complex formulas
• You need to work offline frequently
• Your clients use Microsoft
• You need full .docx/.xlsx compatibility
• Team already knows Office

Feature comparison

| Function | Google | Microsoft | |----------|--------|-----------| | Email | Gmail | Outlook | | Documents | Docs | Word | | Spreadsheets | Sheets | Excel | | Presentations | Slides | PowerPoint | | Storage | Drive | OneDrive | | Video calls | Meet | Teams |

Migration

Both allow: - Import existing emails - Migrate documents - Keep your domain - Transition period

Our recommendation

For most small businesses, Google Workspace is sufficient and more economical. Microsoft 365 only if you really need advanced Excel or specific compatibility.

Need help deciding or migrating? Let's talk.