It\u2019s time to look into 2022 and beyond. Get up to speed with \u201cThe next generation of MSPs: A 2022 outlook for managed service providers and IT specialists.\u201d Download it now.<\/a><\/p>\n All to say, there have been big changes when it comes to Google Workspace prices. To avoid an unnecessarily large bill, all subscribers must take care to update their plans to reflect the realities of the most recent Google Workspace price increase (and subsequent elimination of free legacy apps). If you resell Google Workspace<\/a> or plan to do so in the future, this is must-know information.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Understanding the changes to Google Workspace prices” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yes, Google is ubiquitous. That doesn\u2019t mean that all the recent changes haven\u2019t been disorienting.<\/p>\n First, Google My Business rebranded as Google Business Profile (Google<\/a>), but remains just as essential for businesses<\/a> to set up and optimize. And of course there\u2019s the aforementioned rebrand from G Suite to Google Workspace.<\/p>\n The move from G Suite to Google Workspace includes a new tier system with multiple \u201ceditions,\u201d added tools, and new Workspace prices. We want to ensure that you understand what is changing and why before jumping into the specifics of whether the Google Workspace Enterprise price is worth it for your business, or if you\u2019d be better off with Google Workspace Business Plus (we\u2019ll get to it!).<\/p>\n Google Workspace (former G Suite) is Google\u2019s cloud-based suite of core productivity, communication, and collaboration tools. Google highly prioritizes their security features, as well creating a streamlined user experience. Teams can easily work together in real time, remotely or otherwise, across multiple devices and all in one \u201cworkspace\u201d.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not hard to see why businesses and professional organizations across the globe choose to operate within Google Workspace, despite Google Workspace prices increasing.<\/p>\n Every plan, regardless of the Workspace pricing tier or \u201cedition,\u201d comes with the following tools:<\/p>\n Regardless of Workspace prices, every tier integrates with other products and services from Google.<\/p>\n Besides the increase to Google Workspace prices, you might be asking yourself what else has changed in the rebrand from G Suite to Workspace. What is Google Workspace Business Plus, and is it completely different from my old plan? Is the Google Workspace Enterprise price really worth it?<\/p>\n First, what\u2019s staying the same<\/strong>: basically all the core functionality and features that businesses know and love.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a quick roundup of a few changes that stand out. We will get more into Google Workspace tiers in the following sections.<\/p>\n Though the free G Suite apps haven\u2019t been offered to new customers since 2012 (The Register<\/a>), small businesses that\u2019d benefited from access to the legacy service were automatically migrated to a paid Google Workspace subscription as of June 27th, 2022.<\/p>\n It\u2019s more important than ever to make sure you\u2019re aware of the latest Workspace prices\u2014especially if you were one of the rare, lucky legacy businesses whose last price was \u201cfree.\u201d<\/p>\n Either way, everyone is feeling the increase to Google Workspace prices.<\/p>\n Most businesses that were using G Suite for years were not on a free legacy subscription. Rather, they were used to paying a small flat fee per use\u2060r\u2014regardless of how many users they had.<\/p>\n The new Google Workspace tiers changes that.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the past, businesses were paying a monthly fee of $6 per employee for G Suite Basic. With the new changes in Google Workspace prices, Google is more than tripling that cost per person per month,\u201d says Jared Eason, Senior Manager of Sales Engineering and Enablement at Vendasta.<\/p>\n The increased Google Workspace prices are due to Google changing its licensing. Instead of having a flat rate for everyone using the product, Google introduced tiers. The top-tiered edition is Enterprise, which includes all businesses with more than 300 employees. But for the Enterprise edition, you need to pay the Google Workspace Enterprise price. And that can be inhibiting for some businesses.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why we\u2019re here to break down Google Workspace tiers and help you decipher what the Google Workspace price increase means for the way your business operates.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Workspace prices and subscription options” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to know what sets Google Workspace tiers apart when it comes to selecting the right edition for your business.<\/p>\n Ultimately, it comes down to operating level and the limitations of usability. An example of this according to Eason is that \u201cin a Google Meet, the number of participants is limited to 100 people. Another limitation is that each user will only have 30GB of data with the lowest edition.\u201d<\/p>\n Image source<\/a><\/p>\n Regardless of Google Workspace prices, every plan listed above includes the core, cloud-based tools mentioned previously (Gmail, Drive, Meet, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Keep, Sites, Forms, Chat, Currents, Jamboard). These collaboration tools are now all available in one spot due to deeper integrations.\u00a0 Unfortunately, if you were to purchase directly from Google, the Enterprise plan is the only plan available for businesses that have more than 300 employees.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Optimizing Workspace pricing for small businesses” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Google Workspace price increase is unavoidable for small businesses but fortunately, there is a way to optimize these changes.<\/p>\n Third-party providers that have a relationship with Google can arrange for discounts as well as negotiating a split of employees between Google Workspace tiers, thus getting the best pricing option and package<\/a> suited to their small business clients.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are additional discounts we can get for our partners. Google will help in that way, but we have to work together to submit individual proposals to Google,\u201d says Eason.<\/p>\n This rule change especially affects businesses with more than 300 employees since Google automatically updated all such subscriptions to the Enterprise tier. For many businesses, the Google Workspace Enterprise price means a substantial jump in costs. Even Google Workspace Business Plus, which is right under Enterprise, might be too inhibitive.<\/p>\n However, businesses with less than 300 employees have avoided being automatically switched to the Enterprise tier. Eason says, \u201cIf you have less than 300 users, you can have everyone at the business all under one SKU.\u201d<\/p>\n This means smaller businesses initially had less difficulty navigating these changes. However, there are now multiple editions or Google Workspace tiers to choose from depending on business needs. With each edition ranging from Starter to Enterprise, the Workspace price doubles and then triples.<\/p>\n As the Google Workspace Enterprise price is not listed on the Google site, businesses will have to inform themselves as best they can to navigate through this change.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Google Workspace pricing comparison” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Let\u2019s jump into the nitty gritty of what each edition or tier offers and costs so that you can make an informed decision. It\u2019s important to note that Google considers their Workspace prices to be somewhat \u201cflexible\u201d and are willing to work with businesses to find solutions.<\/p>\n As Eason previously noted, engaging with third-party suppliers who have built a relationship with Google might be the best way to negotiate Google Workspace prices and tweak subscriptions to be more tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n Google Workspace Business Starter price: $6USD per month, per user<\/p>\n The Business Starter edition is the most affordable Workspace price, and gives almost any person or business somewhere to begin. It includes the full suite of tools, plus support and other necessities.<\/p>\n The biggest limitation here is the dismal amount of storage space per user, which can become a blocker very quickly.<\/p>\n Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/strong><\/p>\n Google Workspace Business Standard price: $12USD per user, per month<\/p>\n The Business Standard edition is the most popular subscription and comes at a reasonable Google Workspace price increase, but still doubles the cost per user from the Starter edition. It ramps up storage capacity exponentially and allows for the ability to record meetings (which is key for certain businesses).<\/p>\n Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/strong><\/p>\n Google Workspace Business Plus price: $18USD per user, per month<\/p>\n The Business Plus plan is an in-between option for businesses that are big enough to afford it and benefit from the additional functionality, but are still under 300 employees.<\/p>\n It comes with additional benefits such as attendance tracking large meetings, enhanced security including Vault and endpoint management, and more.<\/p>\n Limitations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/strong><\/p>\n Google Workspace Enterprise price: Unavailable; Contact sales<\/p>\n The of the Google Workspace tiers is Enterprise, a powerful, fully decked out solution without user caps or storage limitations.<\/p>\n Additionally, video meetings include perks such as noise cancellation and in-domain live streaming, security is even more advanced, and Enhanced Support is included (with a paid upgrade to Premium support available).<\/p>\n Limitations:<\/p>\n Ideal for:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”How to best navigate the Workspace pricing change” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n First, sit down with our Workspace price comparisons and decipher whether you fall into the Business or Enterprise category.<\/p>\n After all, the Google Workspace tiers can be viewed as divided into two different groups within Workspace: Business and Enterprise. Within Business, as seen above, there is Business Starter, Business Standard, and Business Plus. What does your particular situation require?<\/p>\nUnderstanding the changes to Google Workspace prices<\/h2>\n
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Google Workspace tiers eliminate the G Suite legacy free edition in 2022<\/h3>\n
Licensing changes and Google Workspace tiers<\/h3>\n
Workspace prices and subscription options<\/h2>\n
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Google Workspace pricing comparison<\/h2>\n
Google Workspace Business Starter<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How to best navigate the Workspace pricing change<\/h2>\n
Working with a third-party to optimize Workspace prices<\/h3>\n