--- description: Review of Google Docs Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Google Docs | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Productivity Software](/directory/4366/productivity/software) > [Google Docs](/software/327807/google-docs) # Google Docs Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/327807/google-docs Page: 1 / 1153\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/327807/google-docs?page=2) > Google Docs is a web-based document management application designed to help users create and edit documents in real-time. The platform allows employees to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, add comments and access custom templates for resumes and project reports via a unified portal. Google Docs offers a various features such as activity tracking, data export, document generation, file sharing, secure data storage, project management and more. It enables professionals to format text and paragraphs, embed photos, add links and modify fonts. Additionally, it lets managers highlight text, accept or reject suggestions and interact with other users using the chat functionality. Google Docs is available to users for free and on monthly subscriptions. Support is extended via email, documentation, helpdesk and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 28799 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 28799 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Professional office suite with 30GB storage - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Approval Process Control - Archiving & Retention - Chat/Messaging - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Creation - Content Management - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Automation - Document Capture - Document Classification - Document Editing - Document Generation - Document Management ## Integrations (22 total) - Asana - Dropbox Business - Figma - Gmail - Google Calendar - Google Classroom - Google Drive - Google Forms - Google Sheets - Google Slides - Google Workspace - Grammarly Business - Lucidchart - Lucidspark - LumApps ... and 7 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4366/productivity/software) ## Related Categories - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4366/productivity/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Microsoft 365](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397757/office-365) — 4.6/5 (14037 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Google docs updated review" — 5.0/5 > **Cody** | *29 March 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I still use it on machines that I don't have Microsoft Office 365 installed on so I use Google docs it's similar > > **Cons**: There's nothing that I found that would be an absolute con a out any of my experience with Google docs > > I use it on various devices that I don't have Microsoft Office 365 installed on so I use something similar ----- ### "Great for team review" — 4.0/5 > **Jenifer** | *9 March 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Live edits for colleagues; drop-down options are helpful when reviewing project directions; it's free > > **Cons**: It is mainly useful for reviewing documents. If you share a document with someone who does not have a Google account, they may still not have access. > > It can be good for Android and Google users, but for everyone else it has functional barriers, for example, accessing shared documents. Makes people go through extra steps just to access a document. ----- ### "Collaborating With Others Is a Breeze With Google Docs" — 5.0/5 > **Kelly** | *26 March 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: You can create anything with Google Docs. I use it every day for my business. And it's very easy to use and share with others. > > **Cons**: Not everyone uses it and that can be a challenge but the good thing about this con is that people learn quickly how to use it. > > Overall it's a positive experience. I really cannot think of anything negative about Google Doc right now. ----- ### "The Tool That Always Has My Back" — 5.0/5 > **Garima** | *3 February 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Google Docs is how effortlessly it just gets out of the way\! You open it, start typing ,and that's it - No saving files, no worrying about versions , no "did I lose my work?" anxiety. The real magic , though , is collaboration. Seeing people type live , drop comments, suggest edits, and resolve things in real time feels smooth and almost conversational. It worth the price ( especially free ) as it does everything you need without making you feel you are paying for basics. Customer support is mostly invisible, but honestly , it rarely matters , because things really work when you need them to. Bugs are rare and minor, and they don't even disrupt your work flow. Cloud storage as well as writing assistance feel effortless. It is best for daily use. > > **Cons**: Only thing I like least about Google Docs is how dependent it feels on stable internet connection - when the network is weak, the experience quickly become frustrating and limiting. Also, for heavy formatting or advanced document design , it can feel bit basic and restrictive. > > My overall experience with Google Docs has been smooth , dependable and stress free. Its the kind of tool you stop thinking about while using , because it simply supports your work quietly- always available , easy to share and reliable enough to trust for everyday writing and collaboration. ----- ### "Love GOogle Docs" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *27 March 2026* | Program Development | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that you can collaborate with your team in real time. It is easy to share documents with your team, and the new tab feature is amazing. You can customize the docs with charts, tables, etc. - great for the visual aspect. The tagging feature in Google Docs is spot-on. I love that you can assign a particular task to a member - Google Docs will send them an email, so you don't have to. > > **Cons**: I would like to see more creativity in the template sections; the collaboration function is a bit glitchy. Back in the day, you could see what someone was typing in the document while you were working at the same time. Now, you have to wait until they are finished or know their exact location, so you all aren't writing in each other's sentences. I think they should provide a tutorial on all the features Google Docs has, so you'll know how to use it. I want to add better enhancements and visuals to Google Docs. Sometimes when I want to make my charts/tables pretty, I will go to G.sheets because it's easier to customize. I don't like that you can't share a docx withone someone with a microsoft email. > > Overall, I enjoy using Google Docs. I use Google Docs every day to collaborate with my boss or team members. It is a great tool for single-page projects or dissertations. I would like to know more about its features and how it can be a bit more creative with template sections and such. Oh, my professional used it to add comments on our writing - I love that feature too. ----- Page: 1 / 1153\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/327807/google-docs?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/327807/google-docs) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data