Google Workspace Business Starter, Standard, Plus – Choosing the Right Plan

Google Workspace (formerly known as G Suite) offers transformative technology solutions that make it easy for teams of all sizes to accomplish their business goals. With integrated collaboration capabilities, ironclad security, and abundant storage, Google Workspace is the preferred choice for billions of users around the world.

If you’re interested in moving your team to Google Workspace, it’s important to understand the differences between each Workspace plan.

As the most affordable option, the Business Starter plan is an attractive choice for teams trying Google Workspace for the first time. Let’s take a closer look at Google Workspace Business Starter and decide if it’s the right plan for your team.

Why Should You Choose Google Workspace?

 

If you’re working in a collaborative business environment, chances are your team is already using at least a few of the services provided by Google Workspace. 

You might even be wondering why you should choose a monthly subscription service when you already have access to some of these apps for free using services like Google Workspace Essentials Starter.

The fact is that no matter which Google Workspace plan you choose, there are tons of advantages for your organizations:

Ready to get started with Google Workspace?

 

What is the Google Workspace Business Starter Plan?


The Google Workspace Business Starter plan is a package of Google’s most popular collaboration and cloud-based productivity tools designed to optimize workflows for small businesses. 

The Google Workspace Business Starter plan is recommended for small teams in the process of growing their company. 

With powerful administrative controls, your admin team can:

  • Manage security settings with Google Admin Console
  • Regulate user access to particular services
  • Track user behavior with intuitive audits and reports

The Business Starter plan includes:

  • 30 GB of cloud storage
  • 100 participants in secure video meetings with Google Meet 
  • Security and customer support
  • Gmail address with custom domain

The Business Starter plan also gives organizations powerful Google Apps like:

  • Google Calendar
  • Google Sites
  • Google Docs
  • Google Drive
  • Google Chat

 

What is the Google Workspace Business Standard Plan?


The Business Standard plan expands on the features offered in the Business Starter plan to provide more storage and collaborative capabilities to larger teams. 

The Business Standard plan from Google Workspace includes:

  • All the features of Starter Plan
  • 2TB of pooled Cloud Storage per user
  • 150 participants with Google Meet with breakout rooms, polls, record & save, and more
  • Standard Support
  • Shared drives for teams with advanced audit and reports
  • And more

 

What is the Google Workspace Business Plus Plan?


The Business Plus plan takes Workspace one step further for organizations that need more from Workspace.

The Business Plus plan from Google Workspace includes:

  • All the features of the Standard Plan
  • 5 TB storage x (number of users) pooled
  • Increased security & data protection
  • Google Meet attendance reports
  • 3rd-Party app integration - Secure LDAP: Connect LDAP-based apps & services
  • Device Management - Android app management/advanced endpoint management/enterprise endpoint management

  • Vault for email/IM eDiscovery and information governance
  • And more

Can You Change Your Workspace Subscription?

Should you ever need to switch your Google Workspace subscription as your business evolves, Promevo makes changing your subscription easy. Our in-house support team is ready to serve you and will provide all the guidance you need when it’s time to upgrade.  

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How Much Does Google Workspace Cost?

Google Workspace pricing plans are designed to align with the features provided by each plan. The more features provided by the plan, the more you can expect to pay.

Plans start at: 

Business Starter: $6/user/month

Business Standard: $12/user/month

Business Plus: $18/user/month

 

Why Promevo?

Capitalize on the benefits of combining Google Workspace with Promevo.


Whether your company is purchasing Google Workspace licenses for the first time, renewing, or just wants to get more benefits by working with a partner, Google Workspace is more powerful when combined with Promevo.

Google Workspace powered by gPanel®

  • Our gPanel® management and security interface automates common admin tasks and provides centralized control for all data and settings.

gPanel® Starter Edition Bundle

  • For business and government clients, the gPanel® Starter edition is automatically bundled in with Google Workspace licenses.

Dedicated Support

  • Our in-house, dedicated support team is always ready to serve you. You’ll have access to our Google Certified Engineer team for data migrations and custom technical projects. Our client success and renewals organization will also help with answering questions, utilizing our products to their fullest potential, negotiating pricing, and more!

To discuss plans contact a Promevo advisor today.

Frequently Asked Questions

*Available features and pricing detailed in our blogs are subject to change without notice. If you are considering purchasing Google Workspace licenses, please contact a Promevo advisor to discuss the latest pricing and plans.