Google Workspace
Google Workspace: A full Gmail-based collaboration suite for organizations that need more than email. Ranked #3 of 178 in Email Hosting by our editors (9.1/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for teams wanting a mature, full collaboration suite.
At a glance
- Editor score9.1 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forTeams wanting a mature, full collaboration suite
- Free planNo
- Paid from$7/user/mo
- Storage per mailbox30 GB
- Founded1998 · Mountain View, California, USA
- Facts checked23 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Custom-domain Gmail with Calendar, Meet, Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Migration tools for Outlook, webmail, and other email systems
- Web, desktop, mobile, IMAP, POP, and API access
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $7 per user per month with annual billing
- No free plan after the 14-day trial
- Higher tiers are needed for larger storage and advanced controls
Our verdict on Google Workspace
Google Workspace combines custom-domain Gmail with Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat, and centralized user and security administration. It is designed for businesses, schools, and other organizations that want email alongside shared calendars, video meetings, collaborative documents, and managed accounts. Gmail is available through web browsers, native Android and iOS apps, compatible IMAP or POP clients, and supported desktop platforms.
Published annual pricing starts with Business Starter at $7 per user per month. It includes 30 GB of pooled storage per user, custom business email, Calendar, Meet for up to 100 participants, and collaboration in Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Business Standard costs $14 per user per month and adds 2 TB of pooled storage per user plus enhanced collaboration and productivity tools. Business Plus costs $22 and adds 5 TB per user with advanced security and compliance features. Enterprise uses custom pricing and includes 5 TB of storage or more, S/MIME encryption, and larger video meetings. A 14-day free trial is available.
The main advantage is ecosystem fit: Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Chat, and Microsoft Outlook are named integrations, while migration tools support Outlook, webmail, and other email systems. Platform coverage spans web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, a Chrome extension, and API access. That breadth suits teams standardizing communication and document work in one environment. Organizations that need only hosted mail, want a free plan, or prefer a narrower email service may find the paid collaboration-suite structure more than they need.
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Google Workspace fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $7/user/mo |
| Storage per mailbox | 30 GB |
| Email aliases | 30 aliases |
| Attachment limit | Not verified |
| IMAP/POP support | Yes |
| Mobile app access | Native |
| Calendar included | Yes |
| Migration tools | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Microsoft Office 365, Box, Zapier, Jira, Salesforce, Okta … See all → |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | workspace.google.com |
| Facts checked | 23 Sep 2026 |
Google Workspace integrations
Google Workspace lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Office 365
- Box
- Zapier
- Jira
- Salesforce
- Okta
- Google Workspace Marketplace apps
- Google Workspace APIs
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Alternatives to Google Workspace
- Zoho MailA flexible business email suite with a free plan, low-cost entry tier, and migration support.9.4
- Microsoft Exchange OnlineA deep Exchange service for organizations centered on Outlook and administration.9.2
- Infomaniak MailA privacy-focused email host with generous storage, migration tools and business controls.8.9
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