Google Workspace Features Comparison

Compare every Google Workspace plan with confidence.

An intuitive, side-by-side comparison of Google Workspace plans—from Business Starter to Enterprise Plus. Compare features across Gemini AI, security, core apps, and admin controls.

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Simple monthly pricing.

Monthly flexible pricing is rounded up for clean scanning. Official underlying pricing remains noted in the plan cards.

Lean email

Business Starter

$9/monthrounded

Official: $8.40 flexible monthly

  • ✓1–300 users
  • ✓30 GB pooled/user
  • ✓Email-first teams
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Collaboration default

Business Standard

$17/monthrounded

Official: $16.80 flexible monthly

  • ✓1–300 users
  • ✓2 TB pooled/user
  • ✓Growing teams
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Security & retention

Business Plus

$27/monthrounded

Official: $26.40 flexible monthly

  • ✓1–300 users
  • ✓5 TB pooled/user
  • ✓Retention + admin
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Enterprise scale

Enterprise Standard

Custom/monthcustom pricing

Official: Custom enterprise quote

  • ✓Any number users
  • ✓5 TB pooled/user*
  • ✓Enterprise scale
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Maximum control

Enterprise Plus

Custom/monthcustom pricing

Official: Custom enterprise quote

  • ✓Any number users
  • ✓5 TB pooled/user*
  • ✓Max control
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Feature matrix

Plans comparison

Scan the differences that matter: storage, Meet, AI, security, admin, compliance, and support.

Feature Starter$9/month Standard$17/month Plus$27/month Enterprise StandardCustom Enterprise PlusCustom
Pricing & users
User limitBusiness editions support up to 300 users; Enterprise editions support any number of users. 1–300 1–300 1–300 Any number Any number
Best fitPractical buying guidance. Email-first teams Growing teams Retention + admin Enterprise scale Max control
Uptime guaranteeGoogle Workspace service availability commitment. 99.9% 99.9% 99.9% 99.9% 99.9%
Support levelBaseline support included with the edition. Standard Support Standard Support Standard Support Enhanced Support Enhanced Support
Core apps
Gmail and CalendarBusiness email and calendar using your domain where configured. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and FormsCloud storage plus real-time document collaboration. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Chat and spacesTeam messaging, direct messages, and spaces. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Meet video conferencingGoogle Meet included across all editions. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SitesInternal or public site creation. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Keep and TasksNotes and task management. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Access across devicesComputers, phones, tablets, supported browsers, and offline access. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Microsoft Outlook supportOutlook compatibility where domain verification/configuration requirements are met. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
IMAP and POP mail clientsUse compatible third-party email clients. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Storage, Drive and Docs editors
Pooled storage per userStorage shared across the organization. 30 GB 2 TB 5 TB 5 TB* 5 TB*
Additional pooled storageCan be purchased/requested according to Google policy and eligibility. Available Available Available Available* Available*
Drive for desktopSync and access Drive from desktop environments. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Connected SheetsWork with connected data in Sheets. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Drive sharing permissionsAdmin and user controls for Drive sharing. ✓ ✓ ✓ Advanced Advanced
Shared drivesTeam-owned storage areas rather than user-owned folders. Limited ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Advanced shared drive controlsAdvanced sharing, access, and storage limits. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
eSignatureNative eSignature capabilities in supported documents. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Document approvalsManage document approvals in Drive. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Drive metadata / labelsCustom labels and fields for Drive content governance. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Organizational branding templatesTemplates/default themes depending on plan. × Templates Templates Templates + defaults Templates + defaults
Ransomware detectionDrive ransomware detection features where available. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Drive inventory exportExport Drive inventory for analysis/governance. × × × ✓ ✓
Drive DLP enforcementData loss prevention controls for Drive files. × Insights only Insights only ✓ ✓
Trust rules for Drive sharingPolicy controls for trusted sharing relationships. × × × ✓ ✓
Client-side encryption for DriveAdvanced encryption option for Drive files. × × × × ✓
Drive file suggestions in Chrome address barChrome address bar Drive suggestions for enterprise users. × × × × ✓
Gmail, email delivery and compliance
Custom business emailUse addresses like you@your-company.com. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Email aliases and multiple domainsAdditional addresses and addresses at multiple domains. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Admin and user mailing listsGroups and lists for collaboration and distribution. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Personalized email campaigns / mail mergeMail merge and campaign-style sends in Gmail where supported. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Gmail ads turned offWorkspace Gmail does not show ads in Gmail. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Attachment limitGmail attachment sending/receiving limits. 25 MB send / 50 MB receive 25 MB send / 50 MB receive 25 MB send / 50 MB receive 25 MB send / 50 MB receive 25 MB send / 50 MB receive
Recipients per messageCombined To, Cc and Bcc recipient limit. 2,000 total / 500 external 2,000 total / 500 external 2,000 total / 500 external 2,000 total / 500 external 2,000 total / 500 external
Unique recipients per dayDaily Gmail recipient limit. 3,000 total / 2,000 external 3,000 total / 2,000 external 3,000 total / 2,000 external 3,000 total / 2,000 external 3,000 total / 2,000 external
Junk email and virus blockingCore Gmail protection against spam and malware. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Custom filtering and content policiesAdmin-configured mail policies. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Email and chat retention policiesRetention policy controls; Vault/eDiscovery is separate. Basic policies Basic policies Vault-backed Vault-backed Vault-backed
Advanced phishing and malware protectionAdditional Gmail security controls. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Security Sandbox for attachmentsAdvanced email attachment scanning. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Gmail DLPData loss prevention for Gmail content. × × × ✓ ✓
OCR for image-based content inspectionUse optical character recognition to detect sensitive content in images. × × × ✓ ✓
Gmail log search in BigQueryExport/search Gmail logs in BigQuery. × × × ✓ ✓
Third-party archiving integrationIntegration with external archiving solutions. × × × ✓ ✓
S/MIME encryptionHosted S/MIME support for email encryption. × × × × ✓
Client-side encryption for emailAdvanced email encryption option. × × × × ✓
Catch-all addressReceive mail to addresses that do not yet exist. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Split and dual delivery routingRoute mail to multiple destinations. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Inbound and outbound gatewaysGateway and relay options for mail routing. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Google Meet and video collaboration
Maximum meeting lengthMaximum duration for individual meetings. 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours 24 hours
Maximum Meet participantsEnterprise Plus allows 1,000 total with the last 500 view-only after the first 500. 100 150 500 500 1,000†
External participantsInvite people outside the organization. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Secure meetingsCore Google Meet security. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Screen sharing and presentationsPresent content during meetings. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Dial-in phone numbersU.S. and international dial-in where available. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Hand raising and reactionsMeeting interaction features. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Meet eCDNEnterprise content delivery optimization features are also listed for Enterprise. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Noise cancellationReduce background noise in meetings. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Breakout roomsSplit participants into smaller rooms. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Meeting recording to DriveRecord meetings and save recordings to Drive. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Polls and Q&AInteractive meeting tools. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Co-hostsAdd co-hosts for meeting management. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Meeting transcriptsTranscribe meetings and save transcripts to Drive. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Waiting roomsControl participant entry. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Attendance trackingTrack attendance for meetings. × × ✓ ✓ ✓
Automatic meeting recording, transcripts and notesAutomate meeting capture features where available. × × ✓ ✓ ✓
Speech translationLive speech translation where available. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
In-domain and trusted-domain live streamingLarge live streams for internal/trusted audiences. × × × 10,000 viewers 100,000 viewers
Live stream to YouTubeYouTube livestream option for Enterprise editions. × × × ✓ ✓
Client-side encryption for MeetClient-side encryption for audio/video. × × × × ✓
Gemini AI intelligence
Gemini app with data protectionsGemini app access with Workspace data protections where eligibility requirements are met. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Gmail Gemini side panelAI side panel in Gmail. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Help me write in GmailAI writing assistance in Gmail. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
AI email thread summariesAI overviews/summaries for email threads. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Help me scheduleAI scheduling assistance in Gmail/Calendar. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides and DriveAI features inside Workspace creation and storage tools. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Gemini in MeetAI meeting features such as notes, enhancements, and captions depending on edition. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Gemini in ChatAI-assisted chat summaries and translation where available. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Watermarking in MeetAI/Meet governance feature listed for Business Plus and above. × × ✓ ✓ ✓
NotebookLM availabilityAI research assistant availability where supported. Limited / varies ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Advanced AI usage limitsGoogle distinguishes Starter, Standard/Plus, and Enterprise tiers for advanced AI usage limits. Starter tier Business tier Business tier Enterprise tier Enterprise tier
Security & compliance
2-Step VerificationRequire or encourage stronger sign-in security. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Security keys for 2-Step VerificationUse hardware/security keys. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Password monitoring and strength controlAdmin controls for password security. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Enforced SSL connectionsForce encrypted connections. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Basic data exportExport Workspace data using basic tools. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Advanced data exportMore advanced data export controls. × × × × ✓
Alert centerNotifications for potential security issues. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Audit and investigation toolLog event reporting and admin investigations. Log reporting Log reporting Log reporting Premium investigation Premium investigation+
Security dashboard reportsDedicated security dashboard reporting. × × × ✓ ✓
Security health pageAdmin recommendations and security health view. × × × ✓ ✓
Security investigation actionsTake action based on investigation results and automate responses. × × × ✓ ✓ advanced
Vault retention, eDiscovery and archivingRetain, search and export email/IM and other supported data. × × ✓ ✓ ✓
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)DLP controls for sensitive data across supported services. × × × ✓ ✓
Context-Aware AccessControl access based on user and device context. × × × ✓ ✓
Cloud Identity PremiumIncluded with Enterprise security management stack; no separate license required. × × × ✓ ✓
Multi-party approvalRequire approval for sensitive admin actions. × × × ✓ ✓
Client-side encryptionAdvanced client-side encryption across supported services. × × × × ✓
Assured Controls add-onCompliance and security requirements add-on. × × × × Available add-on
Fundamental data regionsSet data-at-rest region policy at basic levels. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Enterprise data regionsMore granular organizational unit/group data region controls and reporting. × × × ✓ ✓
Access Transparency logsVisibility into Google staff access to customer content. × × × × ✓
Endpoint, identity and app management
Fundamental endpoint managementBasic mobile and computer management controls. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Basic mobile device managementBasic mobile management and device reports. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Endpoint verificationVerify devices accessing Google Workspace. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Remote account sign-out / wipeRemove access from lost or unmanaged devices. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Advanced endpoint managementStronger passcode enforcement, mobile policies, Android work profiles, and related controls. × × ✓ ✓ ✓
Enterprise endpoint managementiOS data protection, certificates, mobile device management rules and BeyondCorp partner integrations. × × × ✓ ✓
Public/private app managementManage Android/iOS apps according to edition capability. Basic Android Basic Android Advanced Enterprise Enterprise
SSO using Google as IdPSingle sign-on with Google identity. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SSO using third-party IdPUse a third-party identity provider. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Preconfigured SAML app catalog200+ preconfigured SAML apps. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
SAML app autoprovisioningMaximum number of SAML apps with autoprovisioning. 3 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Secure LDAPConnect LDAP-based apps and services. × × ✓ ✓ ✓
Migration, reporting and administration
Migrate email under 100 usersAdmin-assisted migration options for small migrations. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Migrate from Gmail/webmail/OutlookMigration options from common sources. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Migrate from ExchangeExchange migration capability. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Google Workspace MigrateMigration product for larger/complex migrations. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Apps usage reportsOrganization-wide usage reports. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
User/admin activity reportsAdmin and user-specific activity reports. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Carbon footprint reportWorkspace carbon reporting. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Drive DLP insights reportInsights report for potential data protection issues. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Google Meet attendance reportsAttendance reports for Meet. × × ✓ ✓ ✓
Log exports to Google Security OperationsExport security logs to Google SecOps. × × × ✓ ✓
Export reports to BigQueryAdvanced analytics export. × × × ✓ ✓
VirusTotal reportsSecurity report integration. × × × ✓ ✓
Chat, Groups and Calendar controls
External Chat controlsAllow/restrict external 1:1 and group DMs. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Discoverable spacesUse discoverable Chat spaces. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
External spacesUse spaces with external participants. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Chat file-sharing controlsControl file sharing in Chat. × × ✓ ✓ ✓
Automatically delete Chat messagesOrganization-wide automatic Chat deletion controls. × × ✓ ✓ ✓
Chat DLPData loss prevention for Chat. × × × ✓ ✓
Moderate Chat contentModeration of Chat content. × × × × ✓
Groups for BusinessEmail lists, collaborative inboxes, moderation, user-managed groups. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Target audience groupsPreset sharing audiences for Drive and collaboration. × ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Dynamic groupsAutomatically manage group membership. × × × ✓ ✓
Calendar resource bookingRooms, buildings and equipment booking. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Appointment schedulesPublic booking pages/schedules in Calendar. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

✓ included · × not included · “Available,” “Advanced,” and “Add-on” indicate eligibility or setup may apply. *Enterprise storage starts at 5 TB pooled per user; more may be available on request.

Practical guidance

How to choose without overbuying.

The best plan is the lowest edition that satisfies your non-negotiables: storage, meeting size, retention, endpoint management, data protection, user count and enterprise governance.

1

Choose Starter for email-first teams.

Starter is best when professional Gmail and basic collaboration are enough, and 30 GB pooled storage per user is not a constraint.

2

Choose Standard for active collaboration.

Standard is the everyday sweet spot because it adds 2 TB storage, shared drives, recording, richer Meet features, and wider Gemini functionality.

3

Choose Plus for retention and controls.

Plus is the first Business plan with Vault/eDiscovery, 5 TB storage, 500-person meetings, attendance tracking and advanced endpoint management.

4

Choose Enterprise Standard for scale.

Enterprise Standard removes the 300-user Business cap and adds enterprise-grade DLP, context-aware access, enhanced support and live streaming.

5

Choose Enterprise Plus for maximum governance.

Enterprise Plus is strongest for organizations needing S/MIME, client-side encryption, Access Transparency, larger Meet scale and deeper controls.

6

Monthly billing is about flexibility.

Flexible monthly billing costs more than annual billing, but it allows easier user count changes and less commitment than fixed annual terms.

Recommended buying path

Start with requirements, not a plan name.

Match the plan to the jobs your team actually needs Google Workspace to perform.

The simple decision rule.

Pick Business Starter for basic Gmail and lightweight collaboration. Pick Business Standard when the team works in Drive and Meet every day. Pick Business Plus when retention, eDiscovery, larger meetings and endpoint management matter. Pick Enterprise Standard or Enterprise Plus when user scale, DLP, identity controls, data protection, encryption, support or compliance requirements become enterprise-grade.

  • ✓Email only: Starter is usually enough.
  • ✓Most growing teams: Standard is the practical default.
  • ✓Retention/security: Plus is the first serious control tier.
  • ✓Over 300 users: move to Enterprise.
  • ✓Regulated work: Enterprise Plus deserves careful evaluation.
FAQ

Google Workspace plans FAQ.

Clear answers to the questions buyers, search engines, AI systems and voice assistants need to process.

What is the monthly price for Google Workspace in the US?

On Google’s flexible monthly plan, Business Starter is $8.40 per user per month, Business Standard is $16.80 per user per month, and Business Plus is $26.40 per user per month. This comparison rounds those to $9, $17, and $27 on the page for easier reading. Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus use custom pricing.

Which Google Workspace plan is best for most small businesses?

Business Standard is usually the best default for active teams because it includes 2 TB pooled storage per user, shared drives, meeting recording, more Google Meet features, and broad Gemini-supported productivity features without moving into compliance-heavy enterprise plans.

When should a business choose Business Plus instead of Business Standard?

Choose Business Plus when Vault retention and eDiscovery, 5 TB pooled storage per user, attendance tracking, 500-participant meetings, and advanced endpoint management are important.

What is the main difference between Business Plus and Enterprise Standard?

Business Plus is still capped at 300 users. Enterprise Standard supports any number of users and adds enterprise governance controls such as DLP, context-aware access, Cloud Identity Premium security management, enhanced support, live streaming, and deeper investigation tools.

What does Enterprise Plus add over Enterprise Standard?

Enterprise Plus adds the strongest controls, including features such as S/MIME encryption, client-side encryption for supported services, Access Transparency logs, larger Meet scale, and the broadest enterprise security and compliance posture.

Do all Google Workspace plans include Gemini AI?

Google lists Gemini app access with data protections across Business editions, and Gemini features vary by app and edition. Business Starter has a more limited set, while Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Standard, and Enterprise Plus include broader Gemini-supported features.

Do Business editions support more than 300 users?

No. Business Starter, Business Standard, and Business Plus support 1 to 300 users. Organizations that need any number of users should evaluate Enterprise Standard or Enterprise Plus.

Is Google Vault included in Business Starter or Business Standard?

No. Vault retention and eDiscovery start with Business Plus and are also included in Enterprise editions.

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