Microsoft 365 + Teams vs Google Workspace
Choose Microsoft 365 + Teams if your team needs installed Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook alongside Teams; choose Google Workspace if it prefers browser-based Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and Meet. Both offer business email, file sharing, meetings, and per-user subscriptions. The deciding differences are how your team works in documents, how storage is allocated, and which features each plan includes.
Last updated October 24, 2026.
At a glance
| Dimension | Microsoft 365 + Teams | Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Document apps | Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | Docs, Sheets, and Slides |
| Editor access | Web and mobile; desktop from Business Standard | Browser-based editors and mobile apps |
| Entry business price | Business Basic: $7/user/month, paid yearly | Business Starter: $7/user/month, annual commitment |
| Standard business price | Business Standard: $14/user/month, paid yearly | Business Standard: $14/user/month, annual commitment |
| Higher business price | Business Premium: $22/user/month, paid yearly | Business Plus: $22/user/month, annual commitment |
| Cloud storage | 1 TB OneDrive per user on business plans | 30 GB, 2 TB, or 5 TB pooled per user by plan |
| Business meeting capacity | Teams: up to 300 participants | Meet: 100, 150, or 500 by business plan |
| AI in business plans | Copilot Chat; in-app Copilot requires another plan or add-on | Gemini in Gmail on Starter; more apps on Standard |
| Advanced device management | Included in Business Premium | Included in Business Plus |
| Third-party apps | Teams and Microsoft 365 app stores | Google Workspace Marketplace |
| Business plan user limit | Up to 300 users across business plans | Up to 300 users per business plan |
| Vendor support | Anytime phone and web support | 24/7 Standard Support |
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Which should you choose?
Choose Microsoft 365 + Teams if
- Teams that need installed Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Organizations already working in Teams and SharePoint
- Buyers who need 1 TB of OneDrive storage per user on the entry business plan
- Teams seeking Microsoft device security and management in Business Premium
Choose Google Workspace if
- Teams that prefer creating documents in Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Organizations already working in Gmail, Drive, and Meet
- Buyers seeking pooled storage of 2 TB per user on Business Standard
- Teams seeking Gemini features across Docs and Meet on Business Standard
The verdict
Microsoft 365 + Teams is the better fit when installed Office apps and a Teams-centered workflow are requirements; Business Standard includes the desktop apps, while Business Basic does not. Google Workspace is the better fit when your team wants to create and collaborate primarily in Google's browser-based apps. Compare the specific plans before buying: their published US annual-commitment prices match at the entry, standard, and higher business tiers, but storage and meeting limits differ.
Microsoft 365 + Teams vs Google Workspace: common questions
- Do both include desktop document editors?
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Business Premium include installed Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Business Basic provides web and mobile versions. Google Workspace provides browser-based Docs, Sheets, and Slides with mobile apps.
- How much do the entry plans cost?
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic with Teams is $7 per user per month, paid yearly. Google Workspace Business Starter is $7 per user per month with an annual commitment, billed monthly. These are published US vendor prices, not marketplace discounts.
- Is Teams included with Microsoft 365?
- Microsoft sells versions of its business plans with and without Teams. The Microsoft 365 + Teams plans in this comparison include Teams; check which version you select before purchasing.
- How does storage compare?
- Microsoft 365 business plans provide 1 TB of OneDrive storage per user. Google Workspace provides pooled storage calculated at 30 GB per user on Business Starter, 2 TB on Business Standard, and 5 TB on Business Plus.
- How many people can join a meeting?
- Microsoft Teams supports up to 300 meeting participants with Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, or Premium. Google Meet supports 100 on Business Starter, 150 on Business Standard, and 500 on Business Plus.
- Are AI features included?
- Microsoft 365 business plans include Copilot Chat, while Copilot grounded in work data inside Office apps requires a qualifying add-on or a plan with Copilot. Google Workspace includes Gemini in Gmail on Business Starter and extends Gemini to Docs, Meet, and more on Business Standard.
- Which has more options for device management?
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium includes device security and management. Google Workspace Business Plus includes advanced endpoint management. The right choice depends on the devices and controls your organization needs.
- Can a business try either product before committing?
- Microsoft offers trials for its Microsoft 365 business plans. Google Workspace advertises a 14-day trial. Check the applicable trial terms before signing up.