Published 16 June 2026 · Microsoft 365 · by the 365 Techies team — Microsoft Partners & Dell specialists, looking after Dorset since 1995
Both platforms offer professional email, cloud storage and online apps. The right choice usually comes down to how you work and what you already use.
Where Microsoft 365 wins
If your team relies on the full desktop versions of Word, Excel and Outlook, works with documents heavily, or uses Teams, Microsoft 365 tends to feel more familiar and capable.
Where Google fits
If you work almost entirely in the browser and value simplicity and easy collaboration, Google Workspace can be a great fit. Either way, the setup and security matter more than the badge.
Key points
- Microsoft 365 suits heavy document and Office users
- Google Workspace suits browser-first teams
- Teams vs Meet often decides it
- Good setup and security matter most
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