--- description: Learn more about Google Workspace pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Workspace Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Collaboration Software](/directory/15/collaboration/software) > [Google Workspace](/software/168389/google-workspace) # Google Workspace Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/168389/google-workspace Page: 1 / 701\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168389/google-workspace?page=2) > Google Workspace is cloud-based software with Gmail, Drive, Meet, and other business apps for productivity and collaboration. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 17483 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Workspace? Google Workspace is used by startups, healthcare, retailers, manufacturers, government agencies, professional services, tech companies, sales, marketing, and HR teams. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 17483 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$7.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Business Starter: $6 per user per month. Business Standard: $12 per user per month. Business Plus: $18 per user per month. Enterprise: contact Google for pricing. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya and 22 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Tracking - Authentication Software - Availability Management - Backup and Recovery - Booking Management - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Calendar/Reminder System - Call Recording Software - Chat/Messaging - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Customizable Branding - Customizable Forms - Data Import/Export - Data Storage Management - Data Tabulation - Data Visualization Software - Document Capture - Document Management Software - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Electronic Signature - File Transfer - Forms Creation & Design - Forms Management - Full Text Search - Live Chat Software - Live Video Interview - Mobile Access - Online Booking - Presentation Streaming - Process/Workflow Automation - Real Time Editing - Real Time Synchronization - Real-Time Chat - Real-time Scheduling - Recording - Remote Access/Control - Scheduling Software - Screen Sharing Software - Tagging - Task Management Software - Template Management - Templates - Two Way Audio & Video - Video Conferencing Software ... and 39 more features ## Integrations (37 total) - AODocs Document Management - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Adobe Workfront - Asana - Calendly - Canva - ClickUp - Confluence - Figma - Gmail - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Forms ... and 22 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/15/collaboration/software) ## Related Categories - [Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/15/collaboration/software) - [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30203/digital-asset-management/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30063/document-management/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30968/productivity/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Sometimes it's frustrating with the speed and capabilities. For a Small business its a great tool. ----- ### "Great Software for File Sharing" — 5.0/5 > **Kerrissa** | *February 6, 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Workspace is very easy to use and to share documents seamlessly with colleagues. It's easy to work on documents at the same time without the worry of a lag. > > **Cons**: What I like the least about Google Workspace is that it takes time for Google Drive to upload videos and pictures. At times, it it hard to organize a drive. > > My overall experience with Google Workspace has been positive. I've been using it for the cohesion between Gmail, Sheets, Google Docs and Google Form and Google Drive. ----- ### "Whether for Personal or Business, Google Workspace is my go-to" — 5.0/5 > **Katelynn** | *November 12, 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love Google Workspace because it has native integrations with pretty much every single digital platform or software available > > **Cons**: I sometimes face issues with syncing calendars, whether it's syncing calendars across different phones or syncing my Google calendar with Calendly > > It has been very positive \& I am glad I made the switch, it's very easy to use, share, collaborate, \& integrate when needed ----- ### "All-in-one productivity suite for my small business" — 5.0/5 > **Roger** | *January 16, 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the ease of use and how all the tools work together. It offers good value for money, strong file sharing, and reliable cloud storage for daily work. > > **Cons**: Customer support can be slow sometimes and managing permissions for files or users can be confusing. > > Overall my experience is very positive. It helps with productivity, collaboration, and project management with very few bugs. ----- ### "Working with Google Workspace: An Overview" — 5.0/5 > **Radha** | *March 30, 2026* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Google Workspace is how seamlessly everything is integrated for collaboration. Apps like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Meet work together smoothly, making it easy to create, share, and collaborate on files in real time without switching platforms. I also really appreciated the cloud‑based access and reliability—being able to work from anywhere, on any device, with automatic saving and version history brings a lot of peace of mind. The built‑in commenting, sharing controls, and user permissions make teamwork efficient and organized. Overall, Google Workspace excels at simplicity, accessibility, and collaboration, which makes it especially effective for team‑based and fast‑paced work environments. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Google Workspace is that it can feel limited for advanced or specialized work, particularly compared to desktop‑based productivity suites. Tools like Google Docs and Sheets are great for collaboration, but they don’t always offer the same depth of formatting, document control, or advanced features needed for more complex tasks (such as legal documents, advanced spreadsheets, or detailed reporting). I also found that being heavily dependent on an internet connection can be frustrating at times. While offline mode exists, it’s not always seamless, and syncing issues can occur. Additionally, the admin and settings interface can be overwhelming, especially when managing permissions, storage, or multiple users within an organization. Overall, Google Workspace is excellent for collaboration and everyday use, but it can feel restrictive or cumbersome for users who need more advanced functionality or precise control. > > My overall experience with Google Workspace has been very positive. It’s a reliable, intuitive, and well‑integrated platform that excels at real‑time collaboration. Tools like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Meet work seamlessly together, making it easy to communicate, share files, and collaborate efficiently across teams. I found the cloud‑based access, automatic saving, and version history especially valuable, as they reduce the risk of lost work and allow flexibility when working remotely or across devices. Collaboration features such as comments, suggestions, and sharing controls are straightforward and effective. While there are some limitations for highly complex or specialized tasks, overall Google Workspace delivers a strong balance of usability, accessibility, and teamwork, making it an excellent solution for everyday professional and collaborative work. ----- Page: 1 / 701\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168389/google-workspace?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168389/google-workspace) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data