What Google Workspace is
Google Workspace is made by Google. It sits in our Team communication category, alongside the other options listed at the end of this page.
Best suited to: Businesses that want simple, cloud-based email and collaboration.
What it does
- Business Gmail on your own domain
- Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides
- Meet video and Calendar
- Admin, security and AI features
Which business sizes it fits
How Google Workspace lines up with the four business sizes we use across USA24.
Solo
Good fit
Freelancers and one-person businesses
Main Street
Good fit
2–20 employees
Growth
Good fit
20–200 employees
Global
Good fit
Teams across borders
What to check before you buy
Questions to answer, ideally during a free trial or a demo, before you commit:
- Storage per user.
- Which plan has the security you need.
- Moving from Microsoft Office files.
- AI features by plan.
- US tax and compliance. Software doesn't replace professional advice on payroll, sales tax or industry rules.
- Getting your data out. Ask how you would export your data if you ever switch.
Pricing
Google Workspace pricing depends on the plan, number of users and add-ons, and vendors change it often. We don't list prices on overview pages; check the current plans on the official Google Workspace website. Our full review will break down the real cost.
Other options in Team communication
Next step
Shortlist it, then test it on real work.
Read our five-step guide to choosing business software, then run Google Workspace through one real week of your work before you decide.