Compare Google Workspace and Microsoft 365
Email
Email2-Factor Authentication
2-Factor AuthenticationAdvanced Font Options (e.g., kerning)
Advanced Font Options (e.g., kerning)Automatic Organization by Type (e.g., promotions or newsletters)
Automatic Organization by Type (e.g., promotions or newsletters)Chat Functions
Chat FunctionsConditional Formatting
Conditional FormattingConnect to 3rd-Party Cloud Storage
Connect to 3rd-Party Cloud StorageConnection
ConnectionCustom Domain
Custom DomainCustomize App Appearance
Customize App AppearanceDesktop App
Desktop AppMute Conversations
Mute ConversationsEncryption Between You and Email Server
Encryption Between You and Email ServerExtensions & Integrations
Extensions & IntegrationsFile Attachment Limit
File Attachment LimitHandle Multiple Inboxes at Once
Handle Multiple Inboxes at OnceLive Technical Support
Live Technical SupportMobile Apps
Mobile AppsOrganization
OrganizationPrimary Focus
Primary FocusRobust Keyboard Shortcuts
Robust Keyboard ShortcutsSpam Filtering
Spam FilteringUnified Email, Calendar, & Contacts App
Unified Email, Calendar, & Contacts AppView Multiple Emails at Once in Application
View Multiple Emails at Once in ApplicationCalendar
CalendarCreate Calendar Entries from Email Module
Create Calendar Entries from Email ModuleDelegate Calendars
Delegate CalendarsSchedule Resources (e.g., conference rooms)
Schedule Resources (e.g., conference rooms)Contacts
ContactsDefault Sort Order
Default Sort OrderOrganization
OrganizationRich Interface (e.g., options)
Rich Interface (e.g., options)View Contact List in Email Module
View Contact List in Email ModuleWord Processing
Word ProcessingBlock Collaborators from Editing Just a Part of the Document
Block Collaborators from Editing Just a Part of the DocumentDark Mode
Dark ModeDesktop App
Desktop AppDocument Formats
Document FormatsEdit Spreadsheet Chart Data in a Word Processing Document
Edit Spreadsheet Chart Data in a Word Processing DocumentFile Version History
File Version HistoryRange of Starter Templates
Range of Starter TemplatesMobile Apps
Mobile AppsReal-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)
Real-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)Search for Images within Word Processor
Search for Images within Word ProcessorTracking Changes
Tracking ChangesWeb App
Web AppSpreadsheet
SpreadsheetCollect Data (e.g., surveys)
Collect Data (e.g., surveys)Dark Mode
Dark ModeDesktop App
Desktop AppCharts Types
Charts TypesFont Choice
Font ChoiceStarter Templates
Starter TemplatesMobile Apps
Mobile AppsReal-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)
Real-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)View Data Overlaid on Maps
View Data Overlaid on MapsWeb App
Web AppPresentation
PresentationBetter for Frequent Collaboration with People Outside Your Organization
Better for Frequent Collaboration with People Outside Your OrganizationDark Mode
Dark ModeDesktop App
Desktop AppGreatest Options for Editing Video in Presentation Documents
Greatest Options for Editing Video in Presentation DocumentsStarter Templates
Starter TemplatesMobile Apps
Mobile AppsReal-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)
Real-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)Rehearsal Mode
Rehearsal ModeWeb App
Web AppStorage
StorageDesktop App
Desktop AppFree Storage Tier
Free Storage TierMobile Apps
Mobile AppsStorage Limit
Storage LimitWeb App
Web AppExtras
ExtrasAdditional Apps for Paid Accounts
Additional Apps for Paid AccountsCollaboration
Collaboration
Workspace
Email
Gmail2-Factor Authentication
Advanced Font Options (e.g., kerning)
Automatic Organization by Type (e.g., promotions or newsletters)
Chat Functions
Conditional Formatting
Connect to 3rd-Party Cloud Storage
Connection
Primarily Online (can be Offline with Chrome or Safari browser)Custom Domain
Customize App Appearance
Desktop App
Can Use 3rd-Party Apps (including Outlook)Mute Conversations
Encryption Between You and Email Server
Extensions & Integrations
File Attachment Limit
25MBHandle Multiple Inboxes at Once
Live Technical Support
Mobile Apps
Organization
Labels & FoldersPrimary Focus
SimplicityRobust Keyboard Shortcuts
Spam Filtering
Unified Email, Calendar, & Contacts App
View Multiple Emails at Once in Application
Calendar
Google CalendarCreate Calendar Entries from Email Module
Delegate Calendars
Schedule Resources (e.g., conference rooms)
Contacts
Google ContactsDefault Sort Order
First NameOrganization
LabelsRich Interface (e.g., options)
View Contact List in Email Module
Word Processing
DocsBlock Collaborators from Editing Just a Part of the Document
Dark Mode
Desktop App
Document Formats
DOCX, RTF, ODT, & PDF; Can also publish directly to the webEdit Spreadsheet Chart Data in a Word Processing Document
File Version History
Range of Starter Templates
Mobile Apps
Real-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)
Search for Images within Word Processor
Tracking Changes
Web App
Spreadsheet
SheetsCollect Data (e.g., surveys)
Dark Mode
Desktop App
Charts Types
7Font Choice
33Starter Templates
28 TemplatesMobile Apps
Real-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)
View Data Overlaid on Maps
Web App
Presentation
SlidesBetter for Frequent Collaboration with People Outside Your Organization
Dark Mode
Desktop App
Greatest Options for Editing Video in Presentation Documents
Starter Templates
26 TemplatesMobile Apps
Real-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)
Rehearsal Mode
Web App
Storage
Google DriveDesktop App
Free Storage Tier
15GB (Email and Drive Combined)Mobile Apps
Storage Limit
Unlimited with >= 5 UsersWeb App
Extras
Additional Apps for Paid Accounts
AppMaker
Meet (video and voice conferencing)
Chat (secure messaging)
Keep (shared notes)
Forms (survey builder)
Sites (website builder)
Currents (the replacement for Google+ for Google Workspace)
Security and administrative controlsCollaboration
Workspace offers Hangouts Meet for videoconferencing and Hangouts Chat, both tied tightly to the rest of Workspace.
Email
Outlook
(or Exchange)2-Factor Authentication
Advanced Font Options (e.g., kerning)
Automatic Organization by Type (e.g., promotions or newsletters)
Chat Functions
Separate AppConditional Formatting
Connect to 3rd-Party Cloud Storage
Connection
Online or OfflineCustom Domain
Customize App Appearance
Desktop App
Mute Conversations
Encryption Between You and Email Server
Extensions & Integrations
File Attachment Limit
20MBHandle Multiple Inboxes at Once
Live Technical Support
Mobile Apps
Organization
Categories & FoldersPrimary Focus
OptionsRobust Keyboard Shortcuts
Spam Filtering
Unified Email, Calendar, & Contacts App
View Multiple Emails at Once in Application
Calendar
Outlook
(or Exchange)Create Calendar Entries from Email Module
Delegate Calendars
Schedule Resources (e.g., conference rooms)
Contacts
Outlook
(or Exchange)Default Sort Order
Last NameOrganization
CategoriesRich Interface (e.g., options)
View Contact List in Email Module
Word Processing
WordBlock Collaborators from Editing Just a Part of the Document
Dark Mode
Desktop App
Document Formats
DOC, DOCX, RTF, ODT, PDF, & HTMLEdit Spreadsheet Chart Data in a Word Processing Document
File Version History
Range of Starter Templates
(e.g., for reports, Google offers 5 templates, while Microsoft offers ~50)Mobile Apps
Real-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)
Search for Images within Word Processor
Tracking Changes
Web App
Spreadsheet
ExcelCollect Data (e.g., surveys)
Dark Mode
Desktop App
Charts Types
17Font Choice
InfiniteStarter Templates
For Budgets, Microsoft Offers ~79 Templates, for exampleMobile Apps
Real-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)
View Data Overlaid on Maps
Web App
Presentation
PowerPointBetter for Frequent Collaboration with People Outside Your Organization
Dark Mode
Desktop App
Greatest Options for Editing Video in Presentation Documents
Starter Templates
For "business," a search yields 167 Template Options, for exampleMobile Apps
Real-Time Collaboration (using the online apps)
Rehearsal Mode
Web App
Storage
OneDrive
(or SharePoint)Desktop App
Free Storage Tier
15GB (Email) and 5GB (OneDrive)Mobile Apps
Storage Limit
1TB per User
(can buy more at additional cost)Web App
Extras
Additional Apps for Paid Accounts
Access, Publisher, OneNote, Planner, Yammer, Delve, MyAnalytics (full), Power Automate, & Power BI
SharePoint Online team sites
HD video conferencing
Online meetings (Skype Meeting Broadcast or Microsoft Teams live events)
Secure messaging and collaboration (Microsoft Teams)
Security and administrative controlsCollaboration
Teams combines group chat, online meetings, web- and videoconferencing, customized workspaces, shared team file repositories.
Teams also offers deep ties to the Office apps, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive