The verdict
On the data we hold, Google Docs comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- In our HR ranking, Google Docs places 4 and Employment Hero 16 of 27.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | Not known yet | €6.80/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Not known yet | Yes |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
EH
Employment Hero
Pricing not in our catalogue yet.
Google Docs
- FreeFree with any Google account.Free
- Google Workspace StarterBusiness plan with 30 GB per user; Docs is included.€6.80/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
EH
Choose Employment Hero if…
We haven't written up who Employment Hero suits yet.
Choose Google Docs if…
Teams and founders who want shared, real-time document editing in the browser, with comments, suggestions and version history, without installing anything.
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