// EVEN-HANDED COMPARISON
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace
Which email and office suite is right for your business? Here’s a fair, plain-English comparison of Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace — and we genuinely support both, so we’ve no axe to grind.
- ● Even-handed
- ● Plain English
- ● We support both
// SIDE BY SIDE
The honest comparison
| Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Installable desktop apps | Full Word, Excel, Outlook on your PC | Browser-first (Docs, Sheets, Gmail) |
| Works offline | Full offline working in the apps | Limited offline in the browser |
| Familiar to Windows users | Very — the apps most people grew up on | Web-native, clean and simple |
| Outlook & Exchange | Gmail | |
| Video & chat | Teams | Google Meet & Chat |
| Cloud storage | OneDrive & SharePoint | Google Drive |
| Admin & security | Strong, granular controls | Strong, simple controls |
| Best for | Businesses wanting installed Office & Windows fit | Browser-first, collaboration-led teams |
A fair, general comparison — check the latest features and prices on Microsoft and Google.
Which is right for you?
There’s no single winner — it depends on how you work. Microsoft 365 tends to suit businesses that want the full Office apps installed on their computers, work offline, deal with complex spreadsheets and documents, or simply prefer what their team already knows. Google Workspace suits teams that live in the browser, collaborate on shared documents in real time, and like things clean and simple.
Honestly? Most small businesses we look after are well served by either — the bigger wins come from setting it up properly, securing it and actually using it well. We’re Microsoft partners, but we set up and support both, and we’ll give you a straight recommendation for your situation. Prefer a quick steer on Microsoft licensing? Try our Microsoft 365 plan picker, or read our Microsoft 365 vs Gmail guide.
// GOOD QUESTIONS
Frequently asked
Can you move us from one to the other?
Yes — we migrate email, contacts, calendars and files between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace with minimal disruption and nothing lost. See cloud migration.
Which is cheaper?
Both have similar tiers, and prices change, so we’d rather point you to each vendor’s current pricing and confirm the best-value option for you for free than quote a figure that might be out of date.
Do you support both?
Yes — we set up, secure and support Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, so our advice is genuinely even-handed.
Not sure which to choose?
Tell us how your team works and we’ll give you a straight, no-pressure recommendation — then set it up and support it.
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