Google Workspace

Gmail launched on April Fools in 2004. Far from a joke, it’s now the leading email client. (But Microsoft still dominates regarding paying business customers)

Deep Expertise

Google Apps became G Suite, and then rebranded as Google Workspace. It started out as free, but now costs only 10% less than Microsoft 365. Both have their niches, but ironically we’d say the search in Outlook is better than Gmail. Google wins on Chromebook integration, web-first approach, and familiarity for many Gmail users.

A Range of Apps

The core Google Workspace apps are:

  • Gmail and Chat

  • Google Meet

  • Google Calendar

  • Google Drive

  • Google Docs

In other words, Google’s productivity suite. A few slightly less-well-known apps are also included, like Forms and Sites.

Other Options

Other options for email & calendar include:

  • Zoho (the low-cost option)

  • Hosting your own (less common these days)

  • ProtonMail (high security / end-to-end encryption)

  • Hey (probably the most innovative option)

Migrations

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