Microsoft Teams vs Google Workspace

Microsoft Teams9.4Visit Google Workspace9.3Visit

Higher score Microsoft Teams #1 in Remote Work Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Try Microsoft Teams

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

• Microsoft Teams fits best

  Large organizations needing a complete collaboration hub

• Google Workspace fits best

  Teams wanting an integrated productivity suite

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Teams 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Google Workspace 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.3
Ranking	#1 in Remote Work Software	#2 in Remote Work Software
Best for	Large organizations needing a complete collaboration hub	Teams wanting an integrated productivity suite
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$7/user/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Docs, Community	Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	250+ integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft Teams 0/5 · Google Workspace 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 chat, channels, meetings, calling, files, and guest access Deep Microsoft 365 integrations with 250 listed integrations Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux PWA, and up to 25,000 members	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.
Cons	Pricing and plan availability vary by region Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use Linux access is provided through a progressive web app	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.
Our verdict	Microsoft Teams brings private and group chat, organized channels, audio and video meetings, cloud calling, file sharing, collaborative editing, workflows, and external guest access into one service. It suits businesses, schools, and… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Microsoft Teams — where it wins

  • Combines chat, channels, meetings, calling, files, and guest access
  • Deep Microsoft 365 integrations with 250 listed integrations
  • Supports web, desktop, mobile, Linux PWA, and up to 25,000 members

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing and plan availability vary by region
  • Teams Free is primarily positioned for personal use
  • Linux access is provided through a progressive web app

• 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.

• Microsoft Teams9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad collaboration hub for organizations already invested in Microsoft 365.

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

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

  Try Google WorkspaceFull verdict →