gPanel vs GAM (Google Apps Manager)

gPanel7.8Visit GMGAM (Google Apps Manager)7.6Visit

Higher score gPanel #4 in Google Workspace Administration Software 7.8/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit gPanel

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GM GAM (Google Apps Manager) #5 in Google Workspace Administration Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit GAM

• gPanel fits best

  Teams administering Google Workspace domains

• GAM (Google Apps Manager) fits best

  Technical teams wanting free scriptable administration

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Side by side

Feature	gPanel 7.8/10 Visit ↗	GMGAM (Google Apps Manager) 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.6
Ranking	#4 in Google Workspace Administration Software	#5 in Google Workspace Administration Software
Best for	Teams administering Google Workspace domains	Technical teams wanting free scriptable administration
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$15/user/yr	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features gPanel 0/6 · GAM (Google Apps Manager) 5/6
Automated provisioning	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Security policy controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Backup and restore	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Multi-domain support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Audit logs and reports	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Device management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Manages users, groups, organizational units, Gmail, Drive, calendars, and devices Bulk operations and onboarding/offboarding automation support lifecycle work Reports, policy controls, and API capabilities extend across higher tiers	Free, open-source tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. Automates user, group, reporting and batch CSV administration. Supports multiple domains plus Chrome device and policy APIs.
Cons	Designed for Google Workspace rather than multiple cloud providers No free plan; paid plans are billed annually per user Starter and Standard have a minimum purchase requirement	No hosted graphical console; administrators work locally from the command line. Support is provided through community channels and documentation. No AI features are included.
Our verdict	gPanel is a cloud-based administration and reporting platform for Google Workspace, developed by Promevo. It is aimed at IT teams responsible for Workspace domains, from smaller organizations to enterprise environments. The product brings… Read the review →	GAM (Google Apps Manager) is a Python-based command-line tool for Google Workspace administrators. It handles user and domain settings, Google Groups and membership controls, reports, and bulk command processing from CSV input.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• gPanel — where it wins

  • Manages users, groups, organizational units, Gmail, Drive, calendars, and devices
  • Bulk operations and onboarding/offboarding automation support lifecycle work
  • Reports, policy controls, and API capabilities extend across higher tiers

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed for Google Workspace rather than multiple cloud providers
  • No free plan; paid plans are billed annually per user
  • Starter and Standard have a minimum purchase requirement

• GAM (Google Apps Manager) — where it wins

  • Free, open-source tool for Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Automates user, group, reporting and batch CSV administration.
  • Supports multiple domains plus Chrome device and policy APIs.

  Where it doesn't

  • No hosted graphical console; administrators work locally from the command line.
  • Support is provided through community channels and documentation.
  • No AI features are included.

• gPanel7.8/10 · 14-day trial

  A focused control center for managing Workspace users, policies, reporting, and workflows.

  Visit gPanelFull verdict →
• GMGAM (Google Apps Manager)7.6/10 · Free plan

  A scriptable, cross-platform administrator for Google Workspace domains, users and devices.

  Visit GAMFull verdict →