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Head-to-head · Office Suite Software

Google Workspace vs Apple iWork

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Google Workspace #1 in Office Suite Software 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Google Workspace
Apple iWork #3 in Office Suite Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Apple iWork

Google Workspace leads on 0 checks, Apple iWork on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGoogle Workspace · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly Apple iWork
  • Free trialonly Google Workspace
  • Most featuresApple iWork · 2 of 5

Google Workspace scores higher on our rubric for office suite software: 9.3 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Apple iWork offers free plan; Google Workspace doesn't.

Google Workspace is the better fit for teams wanting email, documents, and meetings together. Apple iWork is the better fit for apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite.

  • Google Workspace fits best

    Teams wanting email, documents, and meetings together

  • Apple iWork fits best

    Apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite

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Side by side

Feature Google Workspace 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Apple iWork 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.9
Ranking #1 in Office Suite Software #3 in Office Suite Software
Best for Teams wanting email, documents, and meetings together Apple users wanting a free creative productivity suite
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $7/user/mo Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, macOS, iOS
Support Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Docs, Community
Integrations 8 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Google Workspace 0/5 · Apple iWork 2/5
Offline desktop apps Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Business email included Not checked yet —
Real-time co-editing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Admin console Not checked yet —
Single sign-on Not checked yet —
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet web, macos, ios
Our review
Pros
  • Combines Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat
  • Business Starter includes 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings for 100
  • Supports Microsoft Office 365, Box, Zapier, Jira, Salesforce, and APIs
  • Free Pages, Numbers, and Keynote cover core office work.
  • Real-time collaboration includes permissions and activity summaries.
  • Pages supports Word file editing, Apple Pencil, and Apple Intelligence tools.
Cons
  • No free plan; the listed free trial lasts 14 days
  • Business Starter offers 30 GB pooled storage per user
  • Higher storage and endpoint management require a more expensive plan
  • Apps are limited to web, macOS, and iOS.
  • No admin console or single sign-on is listed.
  • Some premium content and features require an Apple Creator Studio subscription.
Our verdict

For teams that want documents, email, calendars, and meetings in one cloud suite, Google Workspace brings Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat together with administrative controls. It is available on the web and…

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Apple iWork brings together Pages for documents, Numbers for spreadsheets, and Keynote for presentations. It suits individuals, students, and teams who want creative tools for everyday office work, particularly those working on Apple…

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  1. Google WorkspaceOffice Suite Software 9.314-day trial
  2. Apple iWorkOffice Suite Software 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Workspace — where it wins

    • Combines Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat
    • Business Starter includes 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings for 100
    • Supports Microsoft Office 365, Box, Zapier, Jira, Salesforce, and APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the listed free trial lasts 14 days
    • Business Starter offers 30 GB pooled storage per user
    • Higher storage and endpoint management require a more expensive plan

  • Apple iWork — where it wins

    • Free Pages, Numbers, and Keynote cover core office work.
    • Real-time collaboration includes permissions and activity summaries.
    • Pages supports Word file editing, Apple Pencil, and Apple Intelligence tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Apps are limited to web, macOS, and iOS.
    • No admin console or single sign-on is listed.
    • Some premium content and features require an Apple Creator Studio subscription.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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