Google Workspace Switch May Not Save Businesses Money After All

Microsoft's M365 suite is often considered a top choice for businesses due to its comprehensive set of tools and features. However, some users are tempted to switch to Google Workspace in order to spite Microsoft, but this decision may not be as cost-effective as they think.

Gartner senior principal analyst Domenico Scriva recently warned that migrating from M365 to Google Workspace is unlikely to save buyers much money. According to Scriva, while Google's suite is cheaper than the E5 bundle of M365, it lacks certain features such as telephony, security, business intelligence, and an OS license.

Scriva estimates that by the time users add these missing features to their Google Workspace suite, they will end up paying $2 more per month compared to Microsoft's suite. This is despite the fact that Google bundles its Gemini AI with Workspaces, while Microsoft charges extra for Copilot.