Google Workspace vs Zoom Workplace

Google Workspace9.3Visit Zoom Workplace9.1Visit

Higher score Google Workspace #2 in Remote Work Software 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Google Workspace

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Zoom Workplace #4 in Remote Work Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Zoom

• Google Workspace fits best

  Teams wanting an integrated productivity suite

• Zoom Workplace fits best

  Distributed teams centered on video meetings

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Side by side

Feature	Google Workspace 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Zoom Workplace 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.1
Ranking	#2 in Remote Work Software	#4 in Remote Work Software
Best for	Teams wanting an integrated productivity suite	Distributed teams centered on video meetings
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	8 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Workspace 0/5 · Zoom Workplace 0/5
Team chat	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Video meetings	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Integrated task management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Virtual whiteboard	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Guest collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Max video participants	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Storage per user	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines Gmail, calendars, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat. Apps, APIs, migration tools, and third-party integrations support varied workflows. Business plans add pooled storage, endpoint management, and enhanced support.	Combines meetings with chat, mail, calendar, docs and whiteboards Pro supports meetings up to 30 hours and includes AI Companion Works across web, desktop, mobile and browser extension
Cons	No free plan; ongoing use requires a paid subscription. Deployment is cloud and mobile rather than desktop. Storage and included capabilities vary by plan, so tier choice matters.	Business is required for meetings with up to 300 participants Business adds end-to-end encryption, but it is not listed for Basic or Pro The full suite may be more than teams seeking meetings alone need
Our verdict	Google Workspace brings business email, calendars, cloud files, document editing, video meetings, and team messaging into one suite. It is suited to organizations that want these everyday collaboration tools under a shared administrative… Read the review →	Zoom Workplace brings video meetings together with team chat, mail, calendar, scheduling, collaborative docs, whiteboards and short-form video clips. Its free Basic tier makes it accessible to individuals and teams starting out, while paid… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Workspace — where it wins

  • Combines Gmail, calendars, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat.
  • Apps, APIs, migration tools, and third-party integrations support varied workflows.
  • Business plans add pooled storage, endpoint management, and enhanced support.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; ongoing use requires a paid subscription.
  • Deployment is cloud and mobile rather than desktop.
  • Storage and included capabilities vary by plan, so tier choice matters.

• Zoom Workplace — where it wins

  • Combines meetings with chat, mail, calendar, docs and whiteboards
  • Pro supports meetings up to 30 hours and includes AI Companion
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile and browser extension

  Where it doesn't

  • Business is required for meetings with up to 300 participants
  • Business adds end-to-end encryption, but it is not listed for Basic or Pro
  • The full suite may be more than teams seeking meetings alone need

• Google Workspace9.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad email, document, calendar, messaging, and meeting suite for distributed teams.

  Try Google WorkspaceFull verdict →
• Zoom Workplace9.1/10 · Free plan

  A video-first suite that brings meetings, chat, documents and whiteboards together.

  Visit ZoomFull verdict →