Google Workspace Business Starter (Previously G Suite Basic)
Ideal for freelancers, solopreneurs, or small businesses with fewer than five employees.
Key Features:
Custom and secure business email.
Video meetings for up to 100 participants.
30 GB of pooled storage per user.
Basic security and management controls.
Standard support.
Best for those who don't require extensive file storage or advanced features like email archiving, eDiscovery, and data retention.
Google Workspace Business Standard
It is suited for medium-sized businesses needing more storage and enhanced meeting capabilities.
Key Features:
Custom and secure business email.
Video meetings for up to 150 participants with recording.
2 TB of pooled storage per user.
Standard security and management controls.
Standard support has an option for a paid upgrade to enhanced support.
This plan is a step up for businesses outgrowing the Business Starter capabilities, offering more storage and better meeting functionality.
Google Workspace Business Plus
It is recommended for larger businesses requiring advanced security and management tools.
Key Features:
Custom and secure business email with eDiscovery and retention.
Video meetings for up to 500 participants with recording and attendance tracking.
5 TB of pooled storage per user.
Enhanced security and management controls, including Google Vault and advanced endpoint management.
Standard support with an option for a paid upgrade to enhanced support.
Ideal for businesses needing higher storage capacity and advanced features like eDiscovery and enhanced security controls.
Google Workspace Enterprise
The most comprehensive plan, designed for large companies or those needing the highest level of control and advanced features.
Key Features:
Custom and secure business email with eDiscovery, retention, and S/MIME encryption.
Video meetings for up to 1000 participants with recording, attendance tracking, noise cancellation, and in-domain live streaming.
5 TB of pooled storage per user, with options to request more.
Advanced security, management, and compliance controls, including Google Vault, DLP, data regions, and enterprise endpoint management.
Enhanced support with an option for a paid upgrade to Premium Support.
Best suited for large enterprises requiring extensive security, compliance, and meeting capabilities.
Each Google Workspace edition is tailored to fit different business sizes and needs, from basic email and storage requirements to advanced security, compliance, and collaboration demands.