--- description: Review of Google Workspace 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 Workspace | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Management Software](/directory/722/document-management/software) > [Google Workspace](/software/344998/google-workspace) # Google Workspace Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/344998/google-workspace Page: 1 / 708\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/344998/google-workspace?page=2) > Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is a cloud-based suite of collaboration and document management tools designed to help businesses manage video meetings, presentations, multi-person video calls and live streaming. Key features include access control, real-time chat, presentation streaming, two-way audio and video, private chat, calendar management, real-time editing, mobile access and content management. Teams using Google Workspace can set up meetings and share links with staff members, clients or customers to facilitate communication. Participants can join meetings directly from a Google Calendar event or an email invite that includes all details about the event. Additionally, it offers a dial-in functionality, which enables employees to join meetings without an internet connection. Google Workspace facilitates voice and video conferencing through Google Meet, with support for up to 250 participants. Pricing is available on monthly subscriptions and support is extended via documentation, FAQs, forum and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 17670 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 17670 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$7.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Business Starter: $6 per user per month. Business Standard: $12 per user per month. Business Plus: $18 per user per month. Enterprise: contact Google for pricing. - **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, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya and 22 more ## Features - @mentions - AI Design & Content Suggestions - AI Presentation Generation - AI Text-to-Slide - AI Visual Generation - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Appointment Scheduling - Archiving & Retention - Asset Library - Asset Sharing - Assignment Management - Attendance Tracking - Attendee Management - Audio Calls - Audio/Video Conferencing ## Integrations (37 total) - AODocs Document Management - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Adobe Workfront - Asana - Calendly - Canva - ClickUp - Confluence - Figma - Gmail - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Forms ... and 22 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4138/collaboration/software) - [Records Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1859/records-management/software) - [Audio Conferencing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4441/audio-conferencing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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You don’t even need to use your own computer to get work done—your files and information are securely stored in the cloud and within reach wherever you are. > > **Cons**: The features available can differ depending on whether you are using Google Workspace through an educational institution or for personal use. This can sometimes make the experience inconsistent, as certain features or tools may not be available across all account types. > > I have had a very positive experience with Google Workspace. In fact, I have helped implement Google Workspace at two institutions where I work, with the goal of saving time, improving collaboration, and increasing overall productivity. ----- ### "Reliable, Efficient, and Easy to Use" — 5.0/5 > **Superlano** | *24 June 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most is that I use its applications every day, and they genuinely make my daily routine easier. Since I regularly work across multiple devices, having instant synchronization and seamless access to my files is extremely convenient > > **Cons**: Some advanced features, particularly those related to AI assistance and additional storage, are only available through paid plans > > My overall experience with Google Workspace has been verypositive. It has become an essential part of both my personal and professional life. The recent integration of Gemini has made the platform even more useful, providing quick assistance for writing, summarizing, and organizing my information directly within the tools I already use every day ----- ### "As Reliable as Always: Google." — 5.0/5 > **Samuel** | *4 August 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Document management and Drive are still top choces when transfering and sharing documentation internally with my team. > > **Cons**: There have, at times, been desync issues where documents or files in drive will appear there and thne it is impossible to download them. > > Overall, its still a great tool that has stood the test of time. It's mature, but not "old". They've managed to keep the tool relevant. Although they could do better at keeping their support documentation current with the way the UI actually is when live. ----- ### "An indispensable tool for your online business" — 5.0/5 > **Elena** | *13 June 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like the most about Google Workspace is their customer support. It's super helpfuk when you don't find something or if you want help for setting some employee profiles or Dmarc/SPKIM. It's easy to use and It gives you so much freedom and space storage and the option of sharing files with your coworkers / employees. I also appreciate how toolbars and menús thoughtout the apps show keyboard shortcuts for almost every features. > > **Cons**: Well, it's not cheap compared to Microsoft and you need to pay for each email account. Other than that, it's awesome. > > I started using Google Workspace because a received a really good offer and the price was affordable. You manager you company emails (DMarc approved), you have a lot of file storage and Gemini AI in one place. That boosted our productivity and gave us trust as an agency. ----- ### "Google Workspace Has Enhanced Our Team Productivity" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *14 July 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Google Workspace is its seamless collaboration experience. Real-time editing, effortless file sharing, and the tight integration between Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar, and Docs make day-to-day work much more efficient. Since our migration from the Microsoft environment, collaboration across teams has become smoother, and accessing files from anywhere has been simple and reliable. The interface is intuitive, performance is fast, and the cloud-first approach has helped improve overall productivity. > > **Cons**: There are very few drawbacks overall. The main challenge was the initial learning curve while adapting from the Microsoft ecosystem to Google Workspace. Some advanced features available in Microsoft Office applications are different or less familiar in Google Workspace, so it took a little time to adjust. However, once the team became accustomed to the new tools, these challenges were minimal and did not significantly impact productivity. > > Overall, my experience with Google Workspace has been very positive. Since migrating from the Microsoft environment, the platform has made collaboration more efficient and communication more seamless. The integration across Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides enables teams to work together in real time, whether in the office or remotely. The interface is user-friendly, performance is reliable, and the cloud-based approach simplifies file access and sharing. Overall, Google Workspace has helped improve productivity and made day-to-day work more streamlined. ----- Page: 1 / 708\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/344998/google-workspace?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/344998/google-workspace) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data