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Microsoft vs Google Workspace

Written by Geeks On Tap | Apr 15, 2026 9:57:11 PM

Get modern collaboration, cloud-native security, and simplified IT without the Microsoft price hike. See the direct comparison and find out how much your business could save by switching to Google Workspace.

Australian businesses save 30–45% when switching from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace.

Microsoft Price Hike Hurting? Google Delivers More Value for Less.

Microsoft 365 pricing will continue to rise, with hidden additional costs that damage your budget. Google Workspace offers a powerful, intuitive alternative trusted by millions — saving Australian businesses 30–45%.

You get superior real-time collaboration, simpler management, and built-in security. Plus, unlock further total cost of ownership savings with secure, easy-to-manage Chrome OS devices.

Key Advantages & Proven Results

Seamless Collaboration

Real-time co-editing in Docs, Sheets, and Slides means no more emailing versions back and forth. Everyone works on the same file, at the same time.

Built-in Security

Enterprise-grade security is included by default — not sold as an add-on. MFA, DLP, admin controls, and endpoint management come standard across all plans.

Simple & Intuitive

A clean, browser-based interface that's fast to learn and easy to manage. Less time training, less time troubleshooting, more time doing the work that matters.

Lower TCO

Pooled storage, no per-app licensing surprises, and lower hardware costs with Chrome OS devices. The total cost of ownership is significantly lower than an equivalent Microsoft setup.

Hear About the Successes of Transformation

PwC

Challenge: Inefficiencies with traditional document collaboration — emailing versions back and forth, manual tracking of changes across teams.

Solution: Implemented Google Workspace globally, utilising Docs, Sheets, and Slides for seamless real-time co-editing.

Results: Dramatically accelerated document collaboration, enabling real-time updates during client meetings and facilitating effective cross-functional teamwork at scale.

"At the end of the meeting the client said 'How long do you need… a week to get back to me [with changes]?' And they're like, 'No, it's done.'"

— Adrienne Schutte, Global Change Director, PwC

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AirAsia

Challenge: Transitioning from just an airline to a broader digital platform required breaking down silos between diverse business units.

Solution: Adopted Google Workspace as a core platform for communication and collaboration, integrated with Google Cloud for data and analytics.

Results: Significantly improved collaboration and communication across departments and geographical locations, enabling faster decision-making across the organisation.

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Colgate-Palmolive

Challenge: Needed to connect a vast global workforce of 34,000+ employees across 100+ countries and overcome communication silos.

Solution: Deployed Google Workspace globally, utilising the full suite — Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, and Chat.

Results: Achieved unprecedented connectivity across the global organisation with significantly improved cross-functional collaboration.

"We're achieving a level of connectivity across the company that wasn't possible before… Google Workspace is really helping us do that."

— Mike Crowe, Chief Information Officer, Colgate-Palmolive

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