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Why Gmail for Business Is not Enough: Switch to Google Workspace | Techsense Labs Guide

Oct 28, 2024

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Gmail

Gmail is a free email service enabling its users to send, receive, and manage their email.


Introduced in 2004, Gmail was an invite-only model but expanded publicly in 2007. And now, Gmail is the most popular email service withover 1.8 billion users.


Gmail provides  15 GB of free cloud storage, limiting users to a “@gmail.com” address and basic security and integration options.


Gmail

Google Workspace


Google Workspace is a comprehensive suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools, bringing together all of Google’s products in one platform.

Originally launched in 2006 as Google Apps, it was rebranded as G Suite after a decade, and in 2020, it became known as Google Workspace.


Designed primarily for businesses, Google Workspace offers access to a wide range of tools such as Google Meet, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Slides, and more, to enhance productivity and teamwork.


Google workspace apps

Google Workspace includes Gmail as part of its suite, but with enhanced features such as 30GB of storage (compared to the free Gmail account) and advanced security measures.


There are four pricing plans for Google Workspace, with Business Starter being the most basic and cost-effective, starting at ₹136.90 per user per month. The table below outlines all the available plans and their features.


Google Workspace pricing plans

Now , after learning about Gmail and Google Workspace, lets go down with the key differences between the both. 


Key Differences between Gmail and Google Workspace


  • Usage: Gmail is designed for personal use, while Google Workspace is tailored for business purposes.


  • Pricing: Gmail is free, whereas Google Workspace is a paid service, with costs varying based on the plan you choose.


  • Domain Customization: Gmail uses the fixed "@gmail.com" domain, but Google Workspace allows you to create a custom domain name.


  • Storage Space: Personal Gmail accounts come with 15GB of storage, while Google Workspace offers a minimum of 30GB