Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace Productivity Suites in India
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace India: how to pick
Both are strong. Microsoft 365 wins for desktop Office and compliance depth. Google Workspace wins for browser-first teams and bundled AI. We size the fit before you buy.
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace at a glance
Both brands in one view. Where each one wins, and where the ASP network changes the answer.
Microsoft 365
- Best for
- Teams that live in Excel and Outlook and want full desktop Office
- Storage
- 1 TB OneDrive per user
- Email and meetings
- Outlook and Exchange Online, meetings on Microsoft Teams
- Built-in AI
- Copilot as a paid add-on
- Security
- Microsoft Defender and Entra ID, Intune device management on the Premium tier
- User cap
- Up to 300 users on the Business plans
Google Workspace
- Best for
- Browser-first teams that co-edit in real time
- Storage
- Pooled per user, from 30 GB up to 2 TB by plan
- Email and meetings
- Gmail and Google Calendar, meetings on Google Meet
- Built-in AI
- Gemini bundled into most plans
- Security
- Google endpoint management, with DLP and data regions on higher tiers
- User cap
- Up to 300 users on Business plans, plus an India-only base plan for tiny teams
The Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace ranges Sirius Star supplies
Two picks from each brand. We size the mix in the free 30-minute review.
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Full desktop Office plus Teams and Exchange. The default for Office-heavy Indian teams.
- Desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- 1 TB OneDrive per user
- Teams meetings and webinars
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Adds Defender, Intune device management and Purview for compliance-heavy shops.
- Microsoft Defender for Business
- Intune device and endpoint management
- Purview data classification for DPDP work
Google Workspace Business Standard
The plan most Indian SMBs choose. Gemini across Gmail and Docs, with 2 TB pooled storage.
- Gemini in Gmail, Docs and Meet
- 2 TB pooled storage per user
- Meet recording and eSignature
Google Workspace Business Starter
Browser-first email and collaboration for lean teams and startups.
- Gmail with a custom domain
- Real-time co-editing
- Google Meet for 100 participants
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: feature by feature
The specifics that decide the buy, for the Indian buyer.
| Feature | Microsoft 365 | Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Core apps | Full desktop Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook on Standard and above | Browser-first Docs, Sheets, Slides and Gmail |
| Cloud storage | 1 TB OneDrive per user | Pooled storage, 30 GB to 2 TB by plan |
| Email and calendar | Outlook and Exchange Online | Gmail and Google Calendar |
| Meetings | Microsoft Teams | Google Meet |
| Built-in AI | Copilot as a paid add-on | Gemini bundled into most plans |
| Security and identity | Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Intune on the Premium tier | Google endpoint management, DLP on higher tiers |
| Offline working | Native offline in installed Office apps | Offline through browser setup |
| DPDP and audit fit | Microsoft Purview data classification on higher tiers | Audit logs and Vault on higher tiers |
| Natural cultural fit | Windows-heavy, Office-heavy shops | Android and BYOD, startup-style teams |
Which one for what
The clean decision guide for common Indian B2B scenarios. Pick the row that fits.
You run on Excel and desktop Office
Microsoft 365. Full desktop apps and offline editing matter when spreadsheets are the business.
Your team co-edits in the browser all day
Google Workspace. Real-time co-editing and Gmail familiarity keep a browser-first team fast.
You want AI for everyone without a big add-on bill
Google Workspace. Gemini sits inside most plans, so company-wide AI does not need a separate Copilot licence.
DPDP and ISO 27001 audits are on your plate
Microsoft 365. Purview classification and Defender give auditors more to work with on the higher tiers.
You are a tiny team that mainly needs professional email
Google Workspace. The India-only base plan is hard to beat for a handful of users.
You are standardising a mixed Windows and mobile estate
Either works. We size the licence mix and device management in the free review before you commit.
How Sirius Star sizes Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
Free review first. Then a written quote in 24 working hours.
Site survey + sizing
Free 30-min call. We map load, refresh cycle, and current estate.
Both brands quoted
Written quote in 24 working hours. Itemised. GST broken out.
PO and dispatch from Vashi
Typical 10 working days for stock SKUs. Staggered rollout if multi-site.
Warranty and refresh wrap
One escalation path. Refresh calendar in writing. Buyback where offered.
Choosing your productivity stack in India
- The six questions that decide Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace
- Where each stack quietly hides cost
- A migration checklist that keeps mail flowing
Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace in India FAQ
Common questions Indian buyers ask. Answers grounded in current sources.
Which is cheaper in India, Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace?
Does either include AI at no extra cost?
Can Sirius Star migrate us from one to the other?
Which one is better for DPDP and ISO 27001?
Do we lose desktop Office if we pick Google Workspace?
Which do most Indian SMBs pick?
Ready for a sized Microsoft 365/Google Workspace quote?
Tell us your load and city. We ship both brands, honestly.
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Long-form context from our team.
Sources referenced
- Microsoft 365 Business plans and pricing– microsoft.com
- Google Workspace pricing plans– workspace.google.com
- Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: what’s the best office suite– computerworld.com
- Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365: Features, Pricing– geeksforgeeks.org