Google Workspace Reviews

Pros

GW is a great solution for every company. With GW users can work from everywhere and from multiple machines by easily collaborating on files.
It is a great tool to streamline work.

Cons

It is still not considered as professional as alternatives provided by Microsoft which offer way more customisations.

Pros

Google Classroom's easy-to-use interface has greatly cut down the time I spend on admin tasks like handing out assignments and keeping track of submissions, giving me more time to focus on teaching and mentoring students. The mobile access has also been a big help, allowing students to join discussions and submit their work from anywhere, which has been especially useful for our non-traditional and commuter students.

Cons

Google Classroom is great for typical courses, but it may not be as flexible for unconventional teaching methods or specialized subjects that need specific tools or software not easily integrated with Google.

Google Classroom is great for typical courses, but it may not be as flexible for unconventional teaching methods or specialized subjects that need specific tools or software not easily integrated with Google.

Google Classroom is great for typical courses, but it may not be as flexible for unconventional teaching methods or specialized subjects that need specific tools or software not easily integrated with Google.

Pros

collobration tools, cloud store,Gmail, security , productivity app

Cons

Cost,limit offline access, customization contrains

Pros

I've been using the product (even though the name has changed) for about ten years. The different functions are readily available on sidebars or in menus and are easy to find and consistent, as to their placement and descriptive icons. Now, as I discover new ways to use different features, it makes noticeable improvements in my productivity, particularly, in being able to control exactly, how my email works, as far as organization, placement, specific filters, etc.

Cons

It would be nice if the archiving function worked differently. If we could sort by several parameters and move all of the results to a specific archive folder, that would not be part of the original email account.

Pros

What I like most about Google Workspace is how intuitive and user-friendly it is, making the transition from Microsoft Office to Google Docs and Google Sheets incredibly smooth. The integration with Google Drive is outstanding, allowing all my files to be easily accessible and shareable across the platform. I also appreciate the AI assistance in Google Sheets, which streamlines data handling and analysis. The ability to sync everything with Google Calendar and collaborate in real-time with colleagues is a significant advantage, enhancing productivity and teamwork.

Cons

The downside is that sometimes there are formatting issues when importing files from other platforms, which can be a bit frustrating. Additionally, the customization options for headers, footers, and some document settings are somewhat limited compared to other software. These are minor issues, though, considering the overall functionality.

Pros

Google Workspace allows premium use of Google applications with tools that help optimize work and productivity. The interconnectivity of the applications is very convenient for work and its synchronicity with available mobile versions maximizes work productivity even at the tip of our fingertips.

Cons

GMeet and GChat may have been integrated instead of two separate applications since both can be available with one messaging app.

Alternatives Considered

Dynamics 365

Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

Ease of access and flexibility of Google Workspace for all equipment preferences of the team members.

Pros

I use google workspace every day for emails, creating documents and spreadsheets. It is the best and most user friendly platform I have used for these types of projects.

Cons

The features are starting to fall behind and it hasn't modernized its look.

Pros

I use the free tools in Google Workspace multiple times daily. I rely on the tools to run my business efficiently.

Cons

I wish the paid features had a price that could be paid monthly instead of requiring a 1-year commitment.

Pros

It's easy to setup, use, manage, and implement, and the cost offerings are fantastic for businesses

Cons

It is sometimes lacking in features compared to other workspace options, Like Office 365

Alternatives Considered

OneDrive

Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

Cost of implementation and use was better over OneDrive and the Office 365 offerings.

Pros

Google Workspace is an all in one cloud-based suite that combines email, storage, document creation, collaboration, and scheduling tools. It stands out with features like real-time document collaboration,
easy integration with many apps, and AI tools.

Cons

Its reliance on internet connectivity can be a drawback for users with unstable connections.

Pros

The best thing about the G-suite is stability. You know that it will work, you know that it will have no bugs and that you will not lose files on the drive or gmail. And it's fast.

Cons

Some features take time to appear, perhaps it is the price to pay for stability, but in general there are improvements that you don't use, and basic improvements that never arrive. For example, on the drive you still can't use folders as easily as you do in your computer's file explorer, useful panels are missing information. Another problem that I consider serious is the lack of a part of the drive that is "online only" controlled by the administrator. As it is today, it features a temporary drive for common files, because if I put backup files, client spreadsheets and sensitive data, I always know that they are also accessible from my computer or cell phone, but I would not like these files to be "loose" around. If you lose your phone, good luck trying to delete files remotely.

Alternatives Considered

Dropbox Business and Microsoft 365

Reasons for Choosing Google Workspace

We initially used self-hosted solutions based on open source, but that made it a sacrifice to manage and maintain security and backups. We tested Office 365 for a while, but from both our experience and that of some customers, this service was very unstable, often causing emails sent and received to disappear. Antispam was no big deal, either. When we tested the G-suite we never changed it again, even with its flaws it is still the best.

Switched From

Microsoft 365

Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

In our evaluation, Office 365 proved to be unstable, I cannot trust important company documents to a service that has already lost and corrupted files on my One Drive, or that failed to synchronize. Dropbox was incomplete and very expensive at the time. We have currently done other tests on this service and it is incredibly slow, and even more expensive. Visually I sympathize more with the dropbox layout, it is more pleasant to deal with, but slow and expensive creates more problems than it solves. We tested the option of placing a VM on the web with open source software, but again the problem was making a technician available to maintain security + update + backups, it proved to be the most expensive option of all. In conclusion, we opted for the G-suite there at the beginning for years, and with each revaluation (the last one in 2019), we keep G-suite. Full integration with android also helps.

Pros

GSuite is a plug and play set of productivity tools for virtually any company but specially but starting companies (as early choices may have large impacts down the road). If you're looking into having your email account set up with your domain name, this is the way to go as it works seamlessly to provide a gmail account in that domain (little configuration). Plus, along comes a calendar, video-calls, cloud space for files, and a suite of document creation tools (docs, sheets, slides, etc). Since all of these are very connected with each other, this was a no-brainer choice and very powerful for startups.

Cons

Google created an amazing product by just stiching several of its already existing products and making them work together really well, but beyond that (which is already a lot) there is little else. For example, it's just normal that people enter and leave a company, and the support for forwarding emails or managing these "old accounts" is limited. Other specific functionalities are also limited or a bit too complicated in comparison with the rest of the suite, like managing rooms, creating email lists, or controlling permissions.
Also, one misses a Slack-like functionality. Where is google's version of slack? It could so easily be integrated in Gsuite.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft 365

Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

Cheaper, and has many more functionality attached to it, like the email, calendar, drive, device management, etc.

Pros

It has so many different tools that are included in the suite, it is a real value and it makes collaboration and sharing so simple. With everything in the cloud and on the computer it makes me wonder why it took us so long to switch. It just keeps getting better.

Cons

the web site software is a little limiting and could have a lot more features.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft 365

Reasons for Choosing Google Workspace

Tired of getting bled for more money without the ease of collaboration.

Switched From

Microsoft 365

Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

It is simply the easiest cloud based solution for our small business and the cost is very nominal.

Pros

I am habitually lazy and I procrastinate worse than anyone I know but ever since I've started my own business, I've been able to keep those habits at bay thanks to software like Google Worspace. I LOVE the calendar, the real-time updates, collaboration, third-party integration, & especially task management. Without that, my business is lost. We use this software hourly. It's critical to my business!

Cons

I feel like they could make it more simple to work offline with your documents. There isn't exactly a moment I'm offline generally, but there are sometimes unexpected outages. Either way, there's really nothing negative I have to say about this software.

Pros

My organization uses Google workspace as a primary software for internal emails, collaboration, document creation and meetings. I love working on Google workspace due to these reasons:

1. Google workspace works seamlessly when it comes to real time collaboration with your team/organization. Anyone who has the right access, can make real time changes to the document
2. As an owner of document, you have full access controls that allows you to share files with specific people with specific access (view/edit/download etc).
3. It provides tons of 3rd party integration like with Jira, confluence, slack, Zoom, workday etc. This makes me super productive as I don't have to spend time on exporting and importing of data between different systems.
4. All google workspace products are extremely intuitive and very well designed even for those people who are not very technically savvy.

Cons

For online version, its hand-down the best solution. But as a Desktop solution, it lacks a lot of features. Google workspace is very basic when it comes to what you can do in their Desktop apps. Also, when it comes to 'heavy data/number crunching', I have found MS Excel to be much better in performance as compared to Google Sheets.

Pros

As a small nonprofit with a lot of moving parts and every team member doing a large variety of tasks, we struggled a lot with communication and collaboration. We heard about Google for Nonprofits, which provides Google Workspace free-of-charge for qualifying organizations, and it revolutionized our workflow.

We had tried other programs like Trello and ClickUp, and while their designs are great, it was hard to get our team to use them as part of their daily work. Google Space provides the same service, but tasks are built directly into the email interface that our team already uses daily. We can now all keep track of responsibilities and projects with a few simple clicks and quick communication has never been easier.

Cons

The biggest learning curve came with the admin side of things, because the program is so robust, there is a lot to learn before you really start making use of all the parts. Thankfully, the customer service team is great and Google's knowledge base for nearly any issue you can think of made sure we were never hung up on anything for too long.

Alternatives Considered

Workplace from Meta, Microsoft Teams and monday.com

Reasons for Choosing Google Workspace

Team members struggled with trying to integrate new programs hosted on another webpage and felt the learning curve was too steep. We needed something simple and already integrated.

Switched From

Trello and ClickUp

Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

The Google for Nonprofits program was a huge draw for an organization like ours.

Pros

Google Workspace's domain email authentication is efficient and unlike any other, as it prevents emails from our domains from going to our users' and clients' spam boxes. This is a huge feature and advantage for us. We've used Webmail for many years, and one of our clients' and customers' major concerns is that our emails always appear in their spam folders and are always flagged. This was an issue for us as it prevented users from trusting us.Email marketing was the worst as we got no feedback as our emails are always flagged as spam, but ever since we switched to Google Workspace, the result has been awesome and very much appreciated.Secondly, I and my entire team loved the user and team management features, the Docs sheet integration, and the ability to collaborate, which was also excellent.Finally, the ability to integrate emails from other providers, add them to your workspace, and send them from your one account is also great, and the ability to create simple email aliases is awesome.

Cons

Some of the implementation and integration are technical, one will need to be technical and understand certain maneuvers to be able to integrate some features, such as integrating your domain to Google Workspace with DKIM and SPIF Setup. This can be simplified, and I don't ever see a rival to Google Workspace.

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Outlook, Zoho CRM, Slack and Microsoft 365

Reasons for Choosing Google Workspace

Google Workspace seems to have everything I need in one place without getting additional products to compensate for the lack of features I need.

Switched From

Slack and Mailchimp

Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

Google Workspace seems to have everything I need in one place without getting additional products to compensate for the lack of features I need.

Pros

It was easy to setup and migrate from 365. Powerful suite with lots of tools. I mainly use it for email. Google search and Gmail are powerful tools by default and free. Now imagine having a paid version of it with all that and some extra tools. Like extra space, domain, Outlook sync support. Spam support by default is great and keeps most garbage out. You don't need to set it up or tweak it like 365. Archiving is the best, you can hold all your email and archive it. You can still access it with search. 365 still has an outdated pst files the grows exponentially. Overall a great product recommended but do your homework.

Cons

Only real issues are if you lose your credentials or access to an old phone number that has all the recovery information. It's over complicated just to recover your account. I don't mind because I don't want people hacking my account. I had to prove ownership even though I could log in. Proving ownership is complicated so have good records and if you change phone numbers make sure you update all your account settings. Also if you have 365 you will need to purchase Microsoft office on your own. Google docs, sheets, are great but not as powerful as Microsoft Office products.

Pros

G Suite is comprehensive. It includes Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more. They are constantly up-to-date and their web apps are practically bulletproof.

Docs, Sheets - The features keep rolling out to make this a Microsoft Office killer. Instantly sharable files and amazing versioning keep the world smooth. I'm constantly using Sheets' API integrations to organize and sort data in real time and present to clients. And I love the Docs outline view.

Drive - The semi-recent interface update has made Drive so much more usable. Extremely flexible and intuitive.

Cons

My biggest complaint about Docs and Sheets is how long they take to start up and load a document. Because there's no native desktop app, these startup times really add up when working with multiple documents. Besides that, I wish Docs had more formatting flexibility so I could create my own heading styles, paragraph styles, etc.

I have two Google accounts - one personal and one for work. Google can't ever seem to open documents or files with the right account, even if I have explicit ownership on one. As far as I can tell there's no way to open a folder or file with a specific account either, so I can't bookmark a google drive folder with a certain account to always open with that account.

Google admin tools are another pain point. G Admin is leagues better than traditional admin tools, but they are still very slow and get this - the search isn't comprehensive. If you search for @company.com, hoping to find all the email addresses and groups you own for that company, you are out of luck. You will get 0 results. Managing group members is also clunky and slow. It uses a very dated layout and doesn't reliably update its display. I often have to refresh the page to actually see the members I've just added.

Pros

It's easy to use and you can add, delete and edit any and all users that are within the company with a few simple clicks. Our company uses the G Suite business e-mails as terms of communicating faster. It's very reliable. My company also uses the calendar app which is really useful for meetings and set information since it can be shared with everyone within the company. Google Drive is really good for sending documents and important information because it stores it into the drive for the company. Anyone can access it which saves time and effort with the search bar. Google Docs and Google Sheets are amazing for organizing information for meetings and casting calls. It's a simple way to leave notes where anyone can go in and view and/or edit the documents. These documents are also automatically saved in the Google Drive. Hangouts is nice when you're not in the same town but need to have a company meeting. Everyone can be in the conference call and it's hassle free. They also give you a full month of a free trial with everything before you have to pay, which is nice for businesses starting out.

Cons

I wish that the free version had a little bit more in depth services such as just one company e-mail, instead of having to pay five dollars per user. It would be essential for online businesses.

Pros

This product can use more security support for customers, as well as a team of operators on standby to even help with technical support even if you're the administrator of your own account and if somebody steals your code to or a possible error happens for some impossible reason or something who can help you if you're the administer, who can help you to fix this if even them themselves can not provide any help for support of their own product they are selling I have no support because somehow my credit card that was linked to this account just disappeared from my home and this is causing me to not be able to get anywhere support because they want me to verify my credit card that was either stolen from my house or somehow it disappeared into thin air. I do have a statement however and plan to contact them once again but for now I have had too much stress do to this company and have many other important people and I rather spend my time on now . Working on my own has taught me one thing that you really have better relationships with people you have developed with over the years mini good supporters that I have are still right by my side and there's others like she sweet who do not value their customers as they say they do they don't get to know them on a level where they actually know that you are you and that your information is secure and private with them and having them help you along the way.

Cons

I had worked with them and began my business with them up to ten years and they decided to disable my account and failed to give me any explanation to as a y I had my account disabled and their customer support is awful I receive no support at all after even explaining to them that I had paid for my own domain and needed this matter to be taken seriously and immediately due to me being a self-employed business owner

Pros

1. Integrations with Google products: Google Workspace integrates with a range of popular Google products, including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and more, providing a seamless experience for users.2. Collaboration tools: Google Workspace includes a range of collaboration tools, including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet, which allow teams to work together in real-time on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.3. Secure and reliable: Google Workspace is designed to be secure and reliable, with robust data protection and disaster recovery capabilities.4. Cost-effective: Compared to traditional office suites, Google Workspace is generally more cost-effective, with affordable monthly subscription plans for businesses of all sizes.5. Mobile-friendly: Google Workspace is optimized for use on mobile devices, providing access to documents and collaboration tools on the go.6. User-friendly: Google Workspace is known for its ease of use and intuitive interface, making it accessible to a wide range of users, including those without technical expertise.

Cons

1. Limited customization options: While Google Workspace provides a range of features and capabilities, some users may find that the customization options are limited, particularly for advanced users.2. Dependence on internet connection: Google Workspace is a cloud-based platform that relies on an internet connection, and offline access to documents and tools may be limited or unavailable.3. Compatibility issues with other software: While Google Workspace integrates with a range of Google products, compatibility with non-Google software can be an issue, and users may need to use workarounds or third-party tools to ensure compatibility.4. Cost: While Google Workspace is generally cost-effective compared to traditional office suites, the cost can add up over time, particularly for larger organizations with many users.5.Learning curve: For users who are unfamiliar with Google Workspace or cloud-based productivity tools, there may be a learning curve as they become familiar with the interface and capabilities of the platform.

Pros

The numerous benefits of Google Workspace, formerly known as G Suite, are highly regarded. Clients especially value its cooperative and useful apparatuses. Cloud-based applications like Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms make it possible to create, edit, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and forms in real time.Cloud storage and file sharing capabilities via Google Drive are another noteworthy feature of Google Workspace. This permits clients to helpfully store and access records, reports, and media from anyplace with a web association. The sharing and consent controls given by Google Drive make it simple to team up on documents and effectively oversee them.Gmail, Google Workspace's email service, is highly regarded for its user-friendly interface, effective spam filtering, and efficient search capabilities. Gmail's seamless integration with other Google Workspace tools facilitates seamless email, chat, and video meeting collaboration.Additionally, Google Workspace stands out for its integration and compatibility options. It works well with a variety of Google services and is compatible with a variety of file formats, allowing for trouble-free work with a variety of file types and smooth workflows.Google Workspace's applications are available on a variety of platforms, including desktop clients, Android and iOS devices, and web browsers, making them mobile-friendly. Users can work on projects and collaborate from a variety of devices thanks

Cons

Even though Google Workspace, formerly known as G Suite, has a lot going for it, there are some aspects that users have found less appealing. The following are a couple of generally referenced regions:Curve of learning: Users who are accustomed to other productivity suites may need to make some adjustments when moving over to Google Workspace. Google Workspace applications may have features and interfaces that users aren't used to, so there may be a learning curve and some training or exploration required.Reliance on web association: For full functionality, Google Workspace heavily depends on an internet connection. This lets people work together and can be accessed from anywhere, but it can be a problem in places where the internet connection is bad or unstable. Documents and files can be accessed offline, but there may be some restrictions.Offline capabilities are limited: Although offline access to Google Workspace is available, certain features and functions are limited when offline. High level joint effort elements and constant matching up may not be accessible without a web association, which can obstruct efficiency for clients who every now and again work disconnected or in low-availability conditions.Evaluating structure: Google Workspace provides a variety of pricing options based on the amount of storage space and features included. A few clients have viewed the evaluating structure as generally higher contrasted with other efficiency suites or free other op

Pros

I have been a user of Google Workspace for over a year, consistently witnessing the introduction of new and enhanced features. Throughout this time, I haven't come across any aspects of Google Workspace that I didn't appreciate. I do believe that increasing the email storage space would be a valuable addition. Additionally, I'm eagerly anticipating further enhancements in Google Calendar, as it seems to have been lacking significant updates compared to other components of the suite.

Cons

Simplifying the process of switching from my current account to another would greatly enhance user experience. Although there have been attempts to address this issue, my earlier accounts were established using my current email address, making it quite challenging to transition seamlessly between different accounts.

Pros

Unless you're an Apple user (which, as a recovering Apple fan, puts a lot of roadblocks in the way of your computing experience), you have two choices for an integrated cloud suite - Google or Microsoft. While the latter caters to larger businesses, and has a comprehensive if dizzying collection of tools available, my experience on that platform was terrible from a small business owner's perspective. My brief experience with Office 365 convinced me to return to G-Suite (formerly Google Apps), which I recommend wholeheartedly.

It is an easy, very fast, totally extensible system with good (not always the clearest) support. And everyone plugs into it. Gmail vs. Outlook: I was an Outlook holdout for many years, but then realized that a little bit of training and time acclimated me to Gmail's interface. I continue to use Office programs, but occasionally use the Google Docs, Sheets etc. - which are handy for collaboration. I started using Google Apps in 2011 as a sync backup solution when I lost data in a HD crash. Since then, I put all my docs into the G-Drive folder on my laptop, and have never lost a document since. I upgraded to 1 TB of storage, so absolutely everything is in the cloud, and syncs to my system.

Cons

As mentioned above, their support and documentation can be a bit opaque, but they are available on the phone if you really need to talk to someone. Microsoft's cloud initiative has been good because it has forced Google to be more responsive to customers. Otherwise, I have no complaints. One piece of advice: make sure to use the two-step authentication on all of your Google accounts (-Gsuite, Play, Wallet etc.) to avoid getting hacked. Google won't hesitate to blame you and charge you for anything on your account, even if you can prove that it wasn't your charge.