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Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace — Which Is Right for Your Small Business?

Choosing between Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace is one of the first big IT decisions a small business makes. Both provide professional email on your domain, cloud storage and productivity apps.

Email: both are excellent

Microsoft 365 provides Outlook. Google Workspace provides Gmail. Choose based on which your team prefers.

Cost comparison (AUD 2025)

Microsoft 365 Business Basic: $8.10/user/month (web apps only). Microsoft 365 Business Standard: $22.10/user/month (includes desktop Office). Google Workspace Business Starter: $10.80/user/month.

Office apps: Microsoft 365 wins for desktop software

If staff use Word, Excel or PowerPoint heavily, Microsoft 365 is better — you get full desktop applications.

Storage: Microsoft 365 provides more per user

Microsoft 365 Business Standard: 1TB OneDrive per user plus SharePoint. Google Workspace Business Starter: 30GB per user pooled.

Collaboration: Google Workspace has an edge for real-time co-editing

Multiple people editing the same Google Doc simultaneously with live changes is very seamless.

Migration: Microsoft 365 is easier for existing Windows businesses

Businesses already using Windows and Outlook find Microsoft 365 migration smoother.

When to call a technician

TechFix Pro sets up and migrates to both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace for Western Sydney businesses. We recommend the best option for your team after a quick assessment.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace?

Google Workspace Business Starter ($10.80/user/month) is cheaper than Microsoft 365 Business Standard ($22.10/user/month). Microsoft 365 Business Basic ($8.10/user/month) is comparable in price but excludes desktop Office apps.

Can I use Microsoft Office with Google Workspace?

Yes — you can install Microsoft Office separately while using Google Workspace for email and storage.

Which is better for remote workers?

Both are equally good for remote work — both are cloud-based and work from any device.