Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Microsoft Teams edges ahead in this comparison. Microsoft Teams scores higher on user ratings and overall feature set.
Feature
Microsoft Teams
Google Workspace
Rating
⭐ 4.6/5
⭐ 4.8/5
Free Plan
Starting Price
$6/mo
$6/mo
Monthly Visits
310.0M
450.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
6 apps
6 apps
Team Size
ENTERPRISE
ENTERPRISE
Microsoft Teams Pros & Cons
Pros
- Included with Microsoft 365 business licenses for incredible enterprise value
- Flawless real-time co-authoring on Office documents directly inside meetings
- Highest enterprise security and compliance standards (HIPAA, FedRAMP, SOC2)
Cons
- Desktop app can be resource-intensive compared to lighter clients
- Guest access management across external organizations can be rigid
Google Workspace Pros & Cons
Pros
- The cleanest and most reliable cloud document collaboration in the world
- Universal compatibility — virtually every internet user knows how to use Google Docs
- Built-in Gemini AI generates drafts and summarizes long email threads in seconds
Cons
- Desktop offline sync requires Google Chrome browser configuration
- Spreadsheet power users on massive multi-million cell datasets sometimes prefer native Excel
Microsoft Teams Key Features
- Video Meetings for up to 1,000 Participants
- Copilot AI Real-Time Meeting Summaries & Action Items
- Native Co-Authoring on Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Together Mode Virtual Stage View
Google Workspace Key Features
- Custom Domain Business Email (@yourcompany.com)
- Real-Time Multiplayer Docs, Sheets & Slides
- Google Meet High-Resolution Video Conferencing with Live Captions
- Pooled Cloud Storage on Google Drive