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Head-to-head · Web App

Google Workspace vs Notion

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Google Workspace #2 in Web App 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Google Workspace
Notion #4 in Web App 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Notion

Google Workspace leads on 1 check, Notion on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 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
  • Lowest starting priceGoogle Workspace · $7/user/mo
  • Free planonly Notion
  • Free trialonly Google Workspace

Google Workspace scores higher on our rubric for web app: 9.3 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Notion offers free plan; Google Workspace doesn't. Google Workspace is cheaper to start at $7/mo against $10/mo.

Google Workspace is the better fit for businesses consolidating everyday work tools. Notion is the better fit for teams combining docs, wikis and lightweight databases.

  • Google Workspace fits best

    Businesses consolidating everyday work tools

  • Notion fits best

    Teams combining docs, wikis and lightweight databases

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Side by side

Feature Google Workspace 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Notion 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.1
Ranking #2 in Web App #4 in Web App
Best for Businesses consolidating everyday work tools Teams combining docs, wikis and lightweight databases
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/user/mo (best) $10/user/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Workspace 0/5 · Notion 0/5
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
API access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data export Not checked yet Not checked yet
SSO support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline mode Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included team seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Storage included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines Gmail, calendars, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and Chat
  • Business Starter includes custom email, 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings
  • Integrates with Microsoft Office 365, Box, Zapier, Jira and Salesforce
  • Combines rich documents, wikis and databases with multiple views
  • Supports collaboration, sharing and offline work in supported apps
  • Runs across web, desktop and mobile, with Slack and Drive integrations
Cons
  • No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user per month with annual billing
  • Business Starter has 30 GB pooled storage per user
  • Business plans are designed for organizations of up to 300 users
  • The broad workspace may be more than teams needing a single-purpose tool require
  • Plus is $10 per user monthly with annual billing or $12 monthly
  • Advanced permissions and administration are reserved for higher tiers
Our verdict

Google Workspace brings custom-domain Gmail together with Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and Chat, plus administrative controls. It is aimed at businesses, schools and other organizations that want a shared web and mobile work…

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Notion brings notes, documents, wikis, databases and project pages into a shared workspace. Individuals and teams can organize information in linked pages, build databases with multiple views, and collaborate on pages in real time. It…

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  1. Google WorkspaceWeb App 9.314-day trial
  2. NotionWeb App 9.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google Workspace — where it wins

    • Combines Gmail, calendars, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet and Chat
    • Business Starter includes custom email, 30 GB pooled storage per user and meetings
    • Integrates with Microsoft Office 365, Box, Zapier, Jira and Salesforce

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid plans start at $7 per user per month with annual billing
    • Business Starter has 30 GB pooled storage per user
    • Business plans are designed for organizations of up to 300 users

  • Notion — where it wins

    • Combines rich documents, wikis and databases with multiple views
    • Supports collaboration, sharing and offline work in supported apps
    • Runs across web, desktop and mobile, with Slack and Drive integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • The broad workspace may be more than teams needing a single-purpose tool require
    • Plus is $10 per user monthly with annual billing or $12 monthly
    • Advanced permissions and administration are reserved for higher tiers

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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