Microsoft Office 365 & Google Suite

When people think of an office productivity suite Microsoft and Google tend to spring to mind. And for good reason: while there are other alternatives on the market, they remain the most popular tools for business users.

Both offer similar functionality – such as word processing, spreadsheets and file storage – but differ in many respects. For example, Microsoft offers both desktop and cloud deployments of its Office suite, while Google’s G Suite – formerly Google Apps – is cloud-only

So, if you’re currently looking for a new productivity suite or are using either Office 365 or G-Suite and want to know if the grass is greener on the other side, we are happy to speak with you. We’ll break down the key areas and offer a balanced review of both products.

Plus, we’ll add in our own verdict at the end if you’re looking for advice.

It’s not just the features that are important, but the price and how easy it is to roll out across whole departments and for larger businesses, territories.

Choosing between the two companies ultimately depends on the needs of your individual business. Price, storage and ease of use will be big deciding factors, and making that decision isn’t always straightforward.

For smaller companies with little legacy infrastructure, a fully cloud-based office suite will be a less daunting choice, while other, larger businesses may find the transition period a lot harder.

Both options from Microsoft and Google provide cloud and on-premise suites, so it isn’t as straightforward as cloud vs on-premise like it once was. Although, there is still a clear distinction between the companies in their online word processors and spreadsheet applications.

You’ll find that Google takes a real-time collaboration approach, while Microsoft can play on the fact that most people will know how to use its products, so learning and transition time will most likely be less. All things businesses should consider before making the leap.

To help you make your decision, we look at which office suite is the best for business users, assessing the word processors, email clients, spreadsheet programs and collaboration tools of both companies. Contact us today for a free consultation.