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Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace · 1-person scenario
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Decision criteria8 signals
01Office Suite
02Office Suite
Purchase scenario1 person
$14/mo$168/yr
LowestPer member$14/mo$168/yr
LowestPer memberBest forOrganizations centered on Office files, email, meetings, and managed collaborationCloud-native teams co-editing documents, email, meetings, and shared files
Starting priceBusiness Basic $7/user/month paid yearlyBusiness Starter $7/user/month with annual commitment
Ease of useModerateVery easy
CollaborationExcellentExcellent
AI featuresSecure AI chat included; Microsoft 365 Copilot available by eligible plan or add-onGemini in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Drive, and NotebookLM access by plan
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Export formatsDOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDF, CSV, ODF, and common media formatsDOCX, XLSX, PPTX, PDF, CSV, ODF, HTML, and text
Offline accessYes on plans with desktop appsLimited, with offline-enabled browser and mobile files
ATLAS VERDICT / 01
Start with Microsoft 365. Choose Google Workspace when the comparison evidence in its column better matches your constraints.
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