Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365
Email hosting — side-by-side specs, real prices, and how each scores on our methodology.
Google Workspace 8.0 /10 editorial Gmail on your own domain, bundled with Drive, Meet, Calendar and Docs; pooled storage
from $4.90 /user/mo ✓ renews at the same price
Microsoft 365 7.4 /10 editorial Exchange Online mailboxes, sold standalone or bundled with Office apps, Teams and OneDrive
from $7 /user/mo ✓ renews at the same price
Google Workspace scores higher on our methodology (8.0 vs 7.4); Google Workspace starts cheaper ($4.90/user/mo vs $7/user/mo).
Spec by spec
| Google Workspace | Microsoft 365 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Google workspace | Microsoft 365 |
| Protocols | IMAP, POP3 | IMAP, POP3 |
| Payment methods | Card | Card |
| API access | Mailbox, Admin | Mailbox, Admin |
| Support channels | Ticket | Ticket, Phone |
| Encryption | At rest | At rest |
| Money-back period | — | 7 days |
| Custom domains | 600 | 5000 |
| Uptime SLA | 99.9 % | 99.9 % |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| KYC required | Email only | Email only |
| Catch-all | Yes | No |
| Anonymity | None | None |
| Calendars & contacts | Yes | Yes |
| Migration tooling | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
Scores come from our published methodology; renewal prices always shown beside intro prices. Full profiles: Google Workspace · Microsoft 365