Google Workspace Editions - Feature Comparison

Find out which Google Workspace edition is right for your organization.

Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is an all-in-one storage and collaboration solution for businesses. With its enterprise-grade remote collaboration, privacy and security features, and seamless integration, it’s no wonder why many organizations are making the switch.

After you decide to make the move to Google Workspace, the next step is to find out which edition is right for you. Whether you are browsing for a small business or a large enterprise, Google has a plan that will suit your organization’s needs. We’ve compiled the most important feature differences to help you choose the best option.

Keep in mind: If your user base is above 299 users, you will not be eligible for any Business editions. In this case, please proceed to the Enterprise editions.

Google Workspace Business Editions Feature Comparison.

	Google Workspace Business Starter	Google Workspace Business Standard	Google Workspace Business Plus
Storage Space	30 GB per user	2 TB per user, pooled*	5 TB per user, pooled*
Access to key collaboration apps (Gmail, Meet, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites, Forms, Keep, Groups, and Chat)	✔	✔	✔
Custom email domain	✔	✔	✔
Central Admin console to manage accounts and track usage trends	✔	✔	✔
Shared Drives		✔	✔
Meeting recordings, polls, and Q&As	✔	✔	✔
Meeting limits	100 participants	150 participants	500 participants
Google Cloud Search		✔	✔
Custom Document Templates in Drive		✔	✔
Collaborate with external users		✔	✔
Advanced Drive Audit Logs		✔	✔
Restrict/Allowlist domains for Drives (including Shared Drives)		✔	✔
Fundamental Endpoint Management		✔	✔
Windows Device Management			✔
Google Vault for data retention and eDiscovery			✔
Session length rules			✔
Meet attendance reports			✔
Eligible for Archived User licenses			✔
Advanced Mobile Device Management Toolset			✔
Secure LDAP: Connect LDAP-based apps and services			✔

Google Workspace Enterprise Editions Feature Comparison.

	Google Workspace Enterprise Essentials	Google Workspace Enterprise Standard	Google Workspace Enterprise Plus
Storage Space	100GB per user + 2TB pooled* cloud storage	5 TB per user, pooled*	5 TB per user, pooled*
Google Vault		✔	✔
Central Admin console to manage accounts and track usage trends	✔	✔	✔
Security Alert Center	✔	✔	✔
Online and offline document collaboration	✔	✔	✔
Meet, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites, Forms, Keep, Groups, and Chat	✔	✔	✔
Gmail		✔	✔
Custom email domain		✔	✔
Shared Drives	✔	✔	✔
Meeting recordings	✔	✔	✔
2-step verification (including security keys)	✔	✔	✔
Data protection insights report	✔	✔	✔
Password monitoring and strength control	✔	✔	✔
In-meeting polls and Q&As		✔	✔
Meeting limits	150 participants	500 participants	500 participants
Google Cloud Search		✔	✔
Custom Document Templates in Drive		✔	✔
Collaborate with external domains		✔	✔
Advanced Drive Audit Logs	✔	✔	✔
Restrict/Allowlist domains for Drives (including Shared Drives)		✔	✔
Fundamental Endpoint Management		✔	✔
Windows Device Management		✔	✔
Google Vault for data retention and eDiscovery		✔	✔
Session length rules		✔	✔
Meet attendance reports		✔	✔
In-domain livestreaming		✔	✔
Eligible for Archived User licenses		✔	✔
Advanced Mobile Device Management Toolset		✔	✔
Secure LDAP: Connect LDAP-based apps and services		✔	✔
Supports IMAP and POP mail clients		✔	✔
Cloud Identity Premium		✔	✔
DLP policies		✔	✔
Fundamental data regions		✔
Enterprise data regions			✔
AppSheet Core	Available as a paid add-on	Available as a paid add-on	✔
Security Dashboard			✔
Investigation Tool			✔
Client-side encryption			✔
S/MIME encryption for email			✔
Security sandbox (Malware detection in email attachments)			✔

*What is pooled storage? Pooled storage means that any unused storage capacity is released from the user’s account to the rest of the organization. For example, if you manage 200 users on Workspace Business Plus, your organization will have 1,000 TB (200 users x 5 TB) of storage shared across the organization.

Special Considerations.

Organizations within some industries require compliance with security standards such as HIPAA, ITAR, CJIS, and GDPR. For these organizations, Enterprise security features and end-to-end email encryption may be needed. Please direct any questions regarding compliance or any specific features to our contact form here.