Google Workspace vs Microsoft Teams

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Two Tech stack tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.
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The verdict

On the data we hold, Microsoft Teams comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says
  • Only Microsoft Teams has a free plan to start on.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Tech stack ranking, Microsoft Teams places 30 and Google Workspace 4 of 72.

Side by side

Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams compared
At a glance
Google Workspace logoGoogle Workspace
Microsoft Teams logoMicrosoft Teams
Starts at€6.80/mo$4/mo
Free planNoYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

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Google Workspace

  • Business Starter30 GB per user, up to 300 users.€6.80/mo/seat
  • Business Standard2 TB per user, up to 300 users.€13.60/mo/seat
  • Business Plus5 TB per user, up to 300 users.€21.10/mo/seat
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Microsoft Teams

  • Teams (free)Free version of Teams for chat, files and meetings; meeting links work up to 60 minutes.Free
  • Microsoft Teams EssentialsMeetings up to 30 hours with 300 participants and 10 GB storage per user; 4 per user per month paid yearly.$48/yr/seat
  • Microsoft 365 Business BasicWeb and mobile Microsoft 365 apps with Teams and 1 TB storage; 7 per user per month paid yearly.$84/yr/seat
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard with CopilotDesktop Microsoft 365 apps with Teams and Copilot; 23.50 per user per month paid yearly.$282/yr/seat

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

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Choose Google Workspace if…

B2B teams and founders who want business email on their own domain, shared documents, spreadsheets and video meetings from one subscription with simple administration.

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Choose Microsoft Teams if…

Companies on Microsoft 365 that want chat, video meetings, calling and file collaboration in one app, from small teams on the free version to larger organisations.

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