Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: An IT Pro's Implementation Guide for SMBs

I've been working with productivity platforms for small businesses since Google Apps was free in 2008, when getting Gmail for your domain cost nothing. Both platforms have evolved significantly: Microsoft built a capable cloud platform, Google added AI features, and both now serve millions of businesses worldwide.

After two decades in IT supporting South Florida SMBs, I've learned that both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 are excellent platforms. The question isn't which one is "better" — it's which one fits your specific situation. This comparison draws on real implementation experience to help you think through that decision, with specifics on pricing, AI costs, admin complexity, and migration considerations.

Which Platform Fits Your Situation

Here's how to think about which platform aligns with your needs:

Google Workspace tends to work well for:

• Small teams (5-100 people) prioritizing simplicity and collaboration
• Browser-first work environments with mixed device types (Windows, Mac, Chromebooks)
• Organizations where real-time document collaboration is central to daily work
• Businesses wanting predictable pricing with included AI features

Microsoft 365 tends to work well for:

• Windows-heavy environments needing deep integration and device management
• Teams with advanced Excel workflows (financial modeling, VBA macros, complex data analysis)
• Regulated industries requiring established compliance tooling (legal, healthcare, financial services)
• Organizations with existing Microsoft infrastructure (SharePoint, Dynamics, Azure)

The detailed comparison below explores pricing, features, admin complexity, and migration costs to help you evaluate which scenario matches your situation.

How Do Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Prices Compare in 2026?

In 2026, Google Workspace business plans range from $7 to $22 per user monthly (annual billing), while Microsoft 365 plans run from $6 to $99 per user monthly, rising to $7–$99 after July 1, 2026 price increases.

Both platforms adjusted pricing in 2025–2026 to account for integrated AI and security features. Google Workspace uses flat-rate tiers where all platform features are included at the baseline cost. Microsoft 365 offers a lower entry point for web-only users but has a steeper pricing curve for desktop applications, advanced compliance, and the new E7 Frontier tier.

Google Workspace Pricing

Google increased prices in early 2025 when Gemini AI was bundled into all business plans—a 17–22% increase depending on the tier, replacing what had previously been a $20–30/user/month add-on.

Key notes:

• Storage is pooled across your organization: each user contributes their allocation to a shared pool (e.g., 10 users on Business Standard = 2 TB × 10 = 20 TB total pooled storage)
• Business plans limited to 300 users maximum
• 14-day free trial available
• Annual billing saves approximately 16% vs flexible billing
• All plans include base Gemini AI features (advanced AI requires paid AI Expanded Access or AI Ultra Access add-ons)

If you've already chosen Google Workspace and are weighing Starter against Standard, our plan comparison covers exactly when the $7/user upgrade is worth it.

Microsoft 365 Pricing

Microsoft announced price increases effective July 1, 2026 for most plans. Here are current prices with upcoming pricing noted:

Key notes:

• Storage is per-user (not pooled): 1 TB for Business plans, 5 TB for Enterprise plans (more available on request)
• Business plans limited to 300 users
• 30-day free trial available (vs Google's 14 days)
• Plans without Teams available at slightly lower cost
• Copilot add-on: Copilot Business at $21/user/month for SMBs, or Copilot for Microsoft 365 at $30/user/month for enterprise
• Microsoft 365 E7 (available May 1, 2026) bundles E5 + Copilot + Entra Suite + Agent 365 at a ~15% discount vs purchasing separately

Microsoft 365 Frontline Worker Plans

Organizations in retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics should note Microsoft's Frontline plans, which cover workers without dedicated desks or company-assigned devices:

The F1 and F3 increases are among the steepest percentage changes in the July 2026 round. An organization with 200 frontline workers on F1 will see annual licensing costs increase from approximately $5,400 to $7,200. Organizations with renewal dates approaching June 30, 2026 should evaluate whether renewing early locks in current pricing.

Google Workspace does not have a dedicated frontline tier—Business Starter at $7/user/month (annual) is the closest equivalent, though it includes significantly more capability than F1.

What Will You Actually Pay? Use the Interactive Calculator

The calculator below compares actual costs based on your team size, AI requirements, storage needs, and security level.

Pricing accurate as of March 2026. Enterprise plans require custom quotes.

What Applications Are Included in Each Platform?

Both platforms cover the same core productivity categories—email, documents, spreadsheets, video conferencing, and cloud storage—but with fundamentally different design philosophies.

For a detailed breakdown of the spreadsheet comparison specifically, see our Excel vs Google Sheets guide.

Cloud-Native vs. Desktop-First: How the Platforms Differ

Google Workspace was built for the browser from day one. Microsoft 365 evolved from decades of desktop software and added cloud features over time. That architectural difference shapes every aspect of the daily experience.

In practical terms: Google Workspace prioritizes real-time collaboration and simplicity. Microsoft 365 prioritizes application depth and desktop power.

What AI Features Are Included in Gemini and Copilot Plans?

Both platforms use tiered AI access as of early 2026. Google includes base Gemini features at no extra cost but requires paid add-ons for high-volume use, while Microsoft charges $21–$30 per user monthly for full Copilot integration into desktop applications.

Google Workspace with Gemini

Core Gemini AI features are included in all Google Workspace business plans: "Help me write" in Gmail and Docs, the Gemini app for chat, basic NotebookLM access, and Google Vids. Business Standard and above get Gemini in most Workspace apps plus expanded Gemini app access.

Gemini's email drafting assistance reduces time on routine correspondence. Meeting summarization in Google Meet captures action items automatically. Workspace Studio enables custom AI workflow automation without writing code. For a hands-on breakdown of which Gemini features are actually worth using, see our Gemini activation guide.

AI tiering as of March 2026: Google now offers two paid add-ons for higher-volume users:

• AI Expanded Access: Higher usage limits for video/image generation, Workspace Studio (2,000 flow executions/month vs 100 base), expanded NotebookLM, and Flow
• AI Ultra Access: The highest limits plus Project Mariner (agentic research), Deep Research, Deep Think, Gemini CLI, and up to 10,000 Workspace Studio flow executions/month

Promotional access to higher AI limits is expiring—Workspace Studio limits take effect April 1, 2026, and Vids generative features revert to base limits after May 31, 2026. Heavy AI users will need the paid add-ons after those dates.

Microsoft 365 with Copilot

Microsoft's AI strategy has evolved into four tiers:

1. Copilot Chat (included): Basic AI assistance available in all plans. Starting summer 2026, this tier gains context-aware intelligence and Agent Mode in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook—at no extra cost.

2. Copilot Business ($21/user/month, or $18/user/month through June 30, 2026): Designed for SMBs with up to 300 users. Deep integration with all Office apps and Microsoft Graph access.

3. Copilot for Microsoft 365 ($30/user/month): Enterprise-grade with additional compliance, security, and extensibility features.

4. Microsoft 365 E7 ($99/user/month, May 2026): Bundles E5 + Copilot + Entra Suite + Agent 365 at approximately 15% below the cost of purchasing those components separately.

How Does Storage Work: Google's Pooled Model vs. Microsoft's Per-User Allocation?

Google Workspace uses pooled storage shared across the organization, while Microsoft 365 assigns fixed per-user quotas. For most SMBs, pooled storage provides better practical value because storage needs vary significantly across roles.

How Do Collaboration Features Compare Between the Two Platforms?

Real-time collaboration is where the architectural differences between the platforms are most visible in daily use.

Is Microsoft 365 More Secure Than Google Workspace?

Both platforms hold equivalent enterprise security certifications and provide comparable baseline protection. Meaningful differences appear at higher price tiers in specific compliance tooling—not in fundamental security capability.

Both platforms hold equivalent certifications: SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/27017/27018, HIPAA (with BAAs), GDPR, and regional data center options.

Both platforms also integrate with business password managers, which are essential for securing employee access across all applications.

Email Deliverability: DMARC, DKIM, and SPF Configuration

With Google and Yahoo enforcing strict sender requirements in 2024 and beyond, proper email authentication is no longer optional for businesses. Both platforms support DMARC, DKIM, and SPF, but the setup process and ongoing management differ significantly.

Google Workspace Email Authentication:

Google's approach is straightforward. DKIM signing is enabled automatically when you verify your domain. SPF records are clearly documented in the admin console with a simple text record to add to your DNS. DMARC implementation follows Google's step-by-step wizard, which explains the policy options (none/quarantine/reject) in plain language. The admin console provides email authentication reports showing delivery failures and authentication issues.

For most SMBs: Google's guided setup means a non-technical business owner can configure DMARC, DKIM, and SPF in 20-30 minutes with Google's documentation.

Microsoft 365 Email Authentication:

Microsoft 365 supports all three authentication methods but the configuration path is less intuitive. DKIM requires manual key generation through the Exchange admin center, then adding CNAME records to your DNS. SPF configuration involves understanding Microsoft's IP ranges and include mechanisms. DMARC setup requires navigating Exchange Online Protection settings and interpreting XML-formatted reports.

For most SMBs: Microsoft's email authentication setup typically requires IT expertise or managed service support. While the underlying technology is identical, the configuration interface assumes more technical knowledge.

Bottom line: Both platforms deliver authenticated email equally well once configured. Google's setup is more accessible for non-technical users. Microsoft's setup is manageable for IT professionals but can be confusing for business owners configuring it themselves. For detailed DMARC setup guidance for small businesses, see our DMARC guide.

Microsoft 365 Licensing Complexity vs. Google Workspace Simplicity

For many SMBs, how easy the platform is to manage day-to-day matters as much as the feature list — especially when there's no dedicated IT manager.

Google Workspace: Single-Tier Simplicity

Google uses a straightforward model: choose a plan tier (Starter, Standard, Plus, or Enterprise), and all features at that tier are included. The admin console is compact and guided. When you need conditional access, it's called "context-aware access" and it's in Business Plus. The UI walks you through setup. The trade-off: if you need one specific advanced feature, you upgrade the whole organization — there's no way to add individual capabilities à la carte.

Microsoft 365: Granular Control with Greater Complexity

Microsoft provides fine-grained control through multiple product families: Entra ID (identity), Intune (device management), Defender (security), Purview (compliance), and various Copilot tiers. The admin center offers 10,000+ configuration settings (Help Net Security, 2025) across these systems. According to CoreView's 2025 State of Microsoft 365 report, 89% of IT leaders want to remove excess admin rights but find the architecture too complex to simplify. This depth enables sophisticated configurations that enterprises need, but the learning curve is steeper.

Practical example: Setting up conditional access in Microsoft 365 requires Entra ID Premium P1 (included in Business Premium, not in Business Standard). In Google Workspace, context-aware access is in Business Plus. Both require plan upgrades, but the Microsoft path requires understanding what "Entra ID Premium P1" is before you know to ask for it.

Who benefits from each approach: Google's simplicity serves small businesses (5-50 employees) where the owner handles IT alongside other responsibilities. Microsoft's granularity serves enterprises with dedicated IT teams needing precise control. Neither approach is wrong — they serve different organizational profiles.

Google Workspace uses a flat-tier licensing model, whereas Microsoft 365 requires granular SKU management across identity, security, device management, and AI add-ons.

Microsoft 365 License Architecture

Microsoft's platform spans multiple product families—Entra ID (identity), Intune (device management), Defender (security), Purview (compliance), and Copilot AI tiers. To use advanced features, you often need to understand which tier or add-on provides them:

• Basic features work across plans, but capabilities like conditional access require Premium tiers (e.g., Entra ID Premium P1)
• Copilot Business ($21/mo) for SMBs vs. Copilot for Microsoft 365 ($30/mo) for enterprise
• Microsoft 365 E7 ($99/user/month, launching May 2026) bundles E5 + Copilot + Entra Suite + Agent 365 for large enterprises
• Product names change (Azure AD → Entra ID), adding to the research burden

For most SMBs, this means either accepting Business Premium's bundled features or working with a specialist to map capabilities to SKUs.

Google Workspace: Simpler Tiers, Less Granularity

Google requires administrators to select a single tier (Starter, Standard, Plus, or Enterprise) that applies to the entire organization. All features at that tier are included; there are no add-on SKUs to manage.

The trade-off: If an organization needs one specific advanced security feature, it must upgrade the entire subscription to Business Plus—there is no way to add individual capabilities. For most businesses under 100 users, this simplicity is an advantage: pricing is predictable, budgeting is straightforward, and licensing expertise is not required.

Endpoint and Device Management

For IT administrators, endpoint management capability is often a deciding factor between the platforms.

Microsoft Intune provides deep Windows device management: policy enforcement, conditional access, application deployment, compliance reporting, and Autopilot provisioning. It integrates natively with Entra ID and Defender. Intune Plan 1 is included in Business Premium and E3; Plan 2 (with advanced analytics, remote help, and privilege management) is being added to E3 at no extra cost starting summer 2026.

Google Endpoint Management (formerly Google Mobile Device Management) handles basic device enrollment, remote wipe, and policy enforcement for Android, iOS, Windows, and ChromeOS. It is included in all Workspace Business plans. For organizations that are primarily Windows-based and need granular policy control, Intune provides significantly more depth. For mixed-OS or BYOD environments where lightweight enrollment is sufficient, Google's built-in endpoint management covers most requirements without additional licensing.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Management

For organizations where employees use personal phones and tablets to access company email and documents, both platforms offer containerization—separating work data from personal data on the same device.

Microsoft 365 App Protection Policies:

Microsoft's Mobile Application Management (MAM) allows IT to protect company data in Microsoft apps (Outlook, OneDrive, Teams) on personal devices without enrolling the entire device. App Protection Policies can require PINs for work apps, prevent copy/paste to personal apps, and wipe company data from Microsoft apps remotely without touching personal data. This works on iOS and Android. Available in Business Premium and Enterprise plans.

Google Workspace Work Profiles (Android) and App Management:

Google uses Android's Work Profile feature to create a separate, encrypted container for work apps on personal Android devices. Work Profile keeps work apps, email, and documents completely separate from personal data. For iOS devices, Google's approach is lighter—requiring device enrollment through Mobile Device Management, which gives IT more control but requires users to trust their employer with broader device access.

Key difference: Microsoft's MAM works without full device enrollment, making it less intrusive for BYOD. Google's Work Profile (Android only) provides strong separation but iOS management requires fuller device enrollment. For BYOD-heavy organizations with mixed iOS/Android devices, Microsoft's App Protection Policies offer more consistent cross-platform management. For Android-first organizations, Google's Work Profile integration is seamless.

How Do Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 Perform in Daily Use?

Performance, learning curve, offline capability, and hardware requirements differ meaningfully between the two platforms.

Mobile App Experience: Lightweight vs. Feature-Rich

For teams working on phones and tablets, the mobile experience differs significantly:

Google Workspace uses separate, lightweight apps (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet) that mirror the browser experience. Each app is small (20-50 MB), loads quickly, and focuses on its specific function. The interface is clean and optimized for touch. Real-time collaboration works identically to the desktop—you can see others editing in Docs or Sheets with live cursors. The trade-off: some desktop features aren't available, and you need multiple apps installed rather than one unified mobile suite.

Microsoft 365 provides feature-rich mobile versions of Office apps that feel like compressed desktop applications. The mobile Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps include advanced formatting, SmartArt, pivot tables, and most desktop features. Apps are larger (150-300 MB each) and more resource-intensive. Microsoft also offers a unified "Microsoft 365" app that combines Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF tools into a single interface—convenient for devices with limited storage.

For mobile-first work: Google's lighter apps perform better on older devices and slower connections. For users who need full Office features on the go—complex Excel models while traveling, PowerPoint edits during commutes—Microsoft's mobile apps provide more capability at the cost of larger downloads and higher system requirements.

Which Platform Has Better Third-Party Integrations?

Both platforms integrate with thousands of third-party applications, but their ecosystem strengths align with different business profiles.

Google Workspace Ecosystem

Strengths:

• Seamless integration with other Google services (Maps, Calendar, etc.)
• Strong connections to marketing tools (Google Ads, Analytics)
• Growing AppSheet for no-code application development
• Excellent integration with web-based SaaS tools
• Developer-friendly APIs

Common integrations:

• Slack (communication)
• Salesforce (CRM)
• Asana/Monday.com (project management)
• QuickBooks Online (accounting)
• Zoom (video conferencing alternative)

Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

Strengths:

• Deep Windows operating system integration
• Strong enterprise application compatibility
• Extensive Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Better integration with on-premises systems
• More established enterprise integrations

Common integrations:

• Dynamics 365 (CRM/ERP)
• SAP (enterprise resource planning)
• Azure services (cloud infrastructure)
• ServiceNow (IT service management)
• Adobe Creative Cloud

Note on ecosystem integration: Microsoft actively promotes its full ecosystem within Windows—persistent prompts for Microsoft accounts, Edge browser, OneDrive backup, and Copilot upgrades appear regularly. For organizations using Google Workspace, these prompts can be managed through Group Policy or device management tools.

Which Platform Should Your Business Choose?

Team size, work style, and existing infrastructure matter more than any universal "best" choice. The table below maps common decision factors to scenarios where each platform tends to work well.

The right platform depends on team size, work style, AI requirements, existing infrastructure, and industry compliance needs.

Consider Hybrid Approaches

Some organizations run both platforms—Microsoft 365 for desktop productivity (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace for communication and collaboration (Gmail, Drive, Meet). This adds cost and administrative complexity, but can be appropriate for organizations with specific requirements that neither platform fully addresses alone.

What Does It Cost and How Long Does It Take to Migrate?

Platform migrations involve both time and professional services costs. For a 50-user organization, expect 2–6 weeks of transition time and $3,000–$10,000 in professional migration services, depending on data complexity and workflow dependencies.

Migration cost drivers: Email migration is largely automated and low-cost. Document conversion—especially complex Excel workbooks with macros or Word documents with advanced formatting—is where professional services time accumulates. SharePoint decommissioning and rebuilding equivalent Drive/Sites structures is typically the largest cost factor when moving off Microsoft 365.

Does Either Platform Use Your Company's Data to Train AI Models?

Neither Google Workspace nor Microsoft 365 uses customer business data to train their public foundation models—but the specifics matter for enterprise procurement and compliance teams.

For a detailed breakdown of what both platforms collect, who can legally access your data under the CLOUD Act, and a practical roadmap for reducing your exposure, see our business data privacy guide.

How Does Offline Capability Compare?

Microsoft 365 provides more reliable offline functionality through native desktop applications. Google Workspace offers offline access via browser sync, which covers most tasks but has meaningful limitations.

How Does Hardware Choice Affect Total Cost of Ownership?

Google Workspace extends the usable life of older hardware. Microsoft 365—particularly with Copilot AI features and heavy Excel use—performs best on modern hardware, which affects total cost of ownership calculations.

What About Customer Support and Getting Help When Things Break?

Platform support quality matters as much as features when email stops delivering or users can't access files. Both vendors provide support, but the experience differs significantly—and for many SMBs, this is where a local IT partner adds the most value.

Google Workspace Support:

• Business Standard and Plus: 24/7 phone and email support
• Response times vary by severity, but getting to a solution can be frustrating for non-technical users
• Google's support documentation is comprehensive but assumes technical literacy
• For SMBs without IT staff, navigating admin console issues or troubleshooting Gmail delivery problems can consume hours

Microsoft 365 Support:

• Business plans: Web and phone support during business hours
• Enterprise plans (E3, E5): 24/7 support with faster response times
• Microsoft's ecosystem complexity means support often involves multiple teams (Exchange, SharePoint, Intune) for interconnected issues
• Support quality varies; escalating beyond tier-one support can take days for complex problems

The Managed IT Services Advantage:

For most SMBs (5-100 employees), working with a local managed service provider (MSP) or IT consultant transforms the support experience. Instead of explaining your business context to a vendor support agent who's never seen your setup, you work with someone who knows your infrastructure, understands your workflows, and can quickly identify whether an issue is platform-related, configuration-related, or user error.

A managed IT partner handles:

• Admin console configuration and ongoing management
• User provisioning, offboarding, and permission troubleshooting
• Email deliverability issues (SPF, DKIM, DMARC configuration)
• Integration problems with third-party apps
• Migration planning and execution
• Proactive monitoring to catch issues before users notice them

This is especially valuable with Microsoft 365's complexity—an MSP who specializes in Microsoft environments can navigate the Entra ID/Intune/Defender ecosystem without requiring you to become a licensing expert. For Google Workspace, an MSP ensures your simple platform stays simple rather than becoming a mess of misconfigurations. If you're wondering whether your business has outgrown DIY IT management, see our guide on when to stop DIY IT.

Cost consideration: Factor $100-200/user/year for managed IT support. For a 20-person business, that's $2,000-4,000 annually—often less than the cost of one business-critical outage handled poorly or the time your office manager spends troubleshooting email delivery instead of doing their actual job.

Verdict: Which Platform Is the Better Choice?

The "right" platform depends more on your specific scenario than any universal answer. That said, clear patterns emerge from real-world implementations: small teams (5-50 people) prioritizing simplicity and collaboration tend to have smoother experiences with Google Workspace. Organizations with Windows-heavy infrastructure, advanced Excel dependencies, or regulatory compliance requirements often find Microsoft 365's depth worth the additional complexity.

Microsoft 365 is the right choice for specific scenarios: enterprises with complex compliance requirements, organizations requiring the full depth of Excel or Word, businesses deeply invested in Microsoft infrastructure, or industries where Office file format compatibility is non-negotiable.

Microsoft 365's licensing architecture requires managing multiple product families—Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Purview—that organizations often expect to be included in their base subscription. The May 2026 launch of Microsoft 365 E7 at $99/user/month consolidates E5, Copilot, Entra Suite, and Agent 365 into a single SKU, which simplifies procurement for large enterprises. The mid-market segment (Business Basic through Business Premium) remains more complex to navigate.

Microsoft 365 is a capable platform with sophisticated features. That depth comes with administrative overhead that many businesses under 100 users do not need.

Google's constraint is feature depth, not complexity. Google Sheets does not match Excel's sophistication for advanced financial modeling. Google Docs lacks some of Word's publishing features. For the majority of business users performing standard document, email, and collaboration tasks, Google Workspace's straightforward approach delivers a lower total cost of ownership and faster user adoption.

What Changed in 2025–2026?

Both platforms have significant pricing, packaging, and feature changes in this period:

Google Workspace:

• Early 2025: 17–22% price increase when Gemini was bundled into all business plans
• February 2026: New AI Expanded Access and AI Ultra Access paid add-ons announced
• March–May 2026: Promotional AI access expiring—Workspace Studio limits take effect April 1, Vids generative features revert after May 31
• Base plan prices remain stable for 2026 (no new increase announced)

Microsoft 365:

• July 2026: $1–3/month price increases across most plans (5–16% depending on SKU)
• Business Premium and Office 365 E1: No price change
• March 2026: Microsoft 365 E7 "Frontier Suite" announced at $99/user/month (available May 1)
• December 2025: Copilot Business introduced for SMBs at $21/user/month (vs $30/mo enterprise Copilot)

Microsoft Summer 2026 Packaging Changes (included at no extra cost):

Starting June–July 2026, Microsoft is bundling additional capabilities into existing plans:

• All plans: Copilot Chat enhancements with context-aware intelligence and Agent Mode in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Business Basic, Business Standard, E1: URL time-of-click protection (previously required Defender add-on)
• Business Basic, Business Standard, E3: Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1
• All Business plans: +50 GB email storage
• E3: Intune Remote Help, Intune Advanced Analytics, Intune Plan 2, Intune Privilege Management
• E5: Microsoft Security Copilot, Intune Endpoint Privilege Management, Microsoft Cloud PKI, Intune Enterprise Application Management

These additions partially offset the July price increases—particularly for E3 customers who previously purchased Defender for Office 365 and Intune features separately.

Budget planning: Factor in 5–10% annual increases when budgeting for multi-year technology commitments on either platform. Organizations evaluating self-hosted alternatives (such as Nextcloud or OnlyOffice) to avoid recurring price increases should note that self-hosting requires dedicated IT infrastructure, ongoing maintenance, and security management—costs that typically exceed the savings for teams under 50 users.

Getting Started

Try Before You Buy

Google Workspace:

• 14-day free trial available
• No credit card required
• Full access to all Business tier features
• Start Google Workspace trial

Microsoft 365:

• 30-day free trial available
• No credit card required for most plans
• Full access to selected plan features
• Start Microsoft 365 trial

Estimate Your Total Cost

Google Workspace:

• Number of users x $7–22/month (depending on plan)
• Add 16% if using flexible (monthly) billing instead of annual
• Add AI Expanded Access or AI Ultra Access add-ons if needed
• Total = User count x plan cost x 1.16 (if monthly billing) + optional AI add-ons

Microsoft 365:

• Number of users x $6–22/month base plan (pre-July 2026) or $7–22/month (post-July 2026)
• Add approximately 20% if using monthly instead of annual billing
• Add $18/user for Copilot Business through June 30, 2026 (then $21/user), or $30/user for Copilot for Microsoft 365 (enterprise)
• Add costs for any required security/compliance add-ons
• Total = (User count x plan cost) + (Copilot users x $18–30) + add-ons

Migration and Implementation Support

Both platforms provide migration tools, but the process is smoother with expert guidance—especially for teams over 10 users or with complex workflows.

We provide Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 consulting for businesses throughout South Florida. Contact us for a personalized assessment.

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