--- description: Learn more about Google Workspace price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Workspace Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Collaboration Software](/directory/15/collaboration/software) > [Google Workspace](/software/168389/google-workspace) # Google Workspace Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/168389/google-workspace Page: 1 / 711\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/168389/google-workspace?page=2) > Google Workspace is cloud-based software with Gmail, Drive, Meet, and other business apps for productivity and collaboration. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 17732 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Workspace? Google Workspace is used by startups, healthcare, retailers, manufacturers, government agencies, professional services, tech companies, sales, marketing, and HR teams. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 17732 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$7.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Business Starter: $6 per user per month. Business Standard: $12 per user per month. Business Plus: $18 per user per month. Enterprise: contact Google for pricing. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya and 22 more ## Features - AI Design & Content Suggestions - AI Presentation Generation - AI Text-to-Slide - AI Visual Generation - Activity Tracking - Authentication - Availability Management - Backup and Recovery - Booking Management - Brand Management - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Calendar/Reminder System - Call Recording - Chat/Messaging - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Content Import/Export - Content Management - Customisable Branding - Customisable Forms - Data Import/Export - Data Storage Management - Data Tabulation - Data Visualisation - Document Capture - Document Editing - Document Management - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Electronic Signature - File Sharing - File Transfer - Forms Creation & Design - Forms Management - Live Video Interview - Mobile Access - Online Booking - Presentation Streaming - Real Time Editing - Real-Time Chat - Real-time Scheduling - Remote Access/Control - Scheduling - Screen Sharing - Team Collaboration - Template Management - Two Way Audio & Video - Video Conferencing - Workflow Automation ... and 47 more features ## Integrations (37 total) - AODocs Document Management - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Adobe Workfront - Asana - Calendly - Canva - ClickUp - Confluence - Figma - Gmail - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Forms ... and 22 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/15/collaboration/software) ## Related Categories - [Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/15/collaboration/software) - [Digital Asset Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30203/digital-asset-management/software) - [AI Presentation Tools](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/34894/ai-presentation-tools/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30063/document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The ease of having everything in one space, and able to share with multiple people and collaborate with our team or my family is great\!\! Highly recommend for all\! ----- ### "Collaboration and impact" — 5.0/5 > **Sarah** | *23 October 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to co-author documents in real time allows for a fluid exchange of ideas and feedback across teams, whether it's brainstorming with designers, collecting input from product managers, or aligning on findings with marketing. Comments, suggestions, and edits are instant, keeping everyone aligned without the need to spend time on sharing context over email or Slack. > > **Cons**: It’s easy to lose track of where certain files are, especially when several people are uploading and sharing assets some in personal vs shared drive. I'd like to see improved search and organisational features i.e suggesting locations to save or find docs based on similar content/contributors. > > It’s a productivity hub that has transformed how I collaborate as a Design Researcher. Its seamless integration across tools, ease of use, and powerful collaboration features make it essential for anyone working across multiple functions to drive impactful, data-driven decisions. ----- ### "Easy to use and manage business email" — 5.0/5 > **Kieran** | *21 October 2024* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Seamless way to manage business email and associated tools. Google Workspace makes it easy to set up business email accounts and user profiles without needing a lot of technical knowledge. > > **Cons**: Some tools and systems do require Googling to find a way through them, but generally speaking I find the software is easy to follow and use. > > Google Workspace for me has been a great tool to enable business email and user profiles. It allows me to get on with work without needing to spend big money on external IT providers. ----- ### "Easy-to-use and reliable workspace for collaboration and file management" — 5.0/5 > **Nikitha** | *5 September 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Workspace is easy to use and provides good value for money for managing day-to-day work and collaboration. The combination of Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and other tools makes File Sharing and Cloud Storage very convenient, especially when working with multiple people. Search Functionality is also very useful for quickly finding emails, documents, and other information. The overall Features are well integrated and make collaboration and document management straightforward. > > **Cons**: One limitation is that the large number of files, emails, and shared documents can sometimes make organization difficult. I have occasionally experienced minor bugs and issues such as synchronization delays or files taking time to load. Customer Support is not something I have needed to use frequently, so I have limited direct experience evaluating it. > > My overall experience with Google Workspace has been very positive. The Ease of Use and integration between its applications make it convenient for managing work, communication, and collaboration. File Sharing and Cloud Storage are particularly useful for keeping documents accessible across different devices and working with others. The Search Functionality makes it easy to locate information quickly. Although there can occasionally be minor Bugs and Issues, they have not significantly affected my overall experience. Considering the range of tools available, I believe Google Workspace provides good Value for Money. ----- ### "Value for money" — 5.0/5 > **Bittu** | *25 August 2026* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like how easy it is to collaborate in real-time and access all my files from anywhere on Google Drive. > > **Cons**: Offline functionality can be a bit clunky at times compared to desktop-native apps. Also, while Google Docs and Sheets are great for collaboration, they lack some of the advanced formatting and deep formula options found in Microsoft Word or Excel. Storage limits on lower-tier plans can also get used up faster than expected. > > ​Overall, Google Workspace has been a reliable and essential tool for daily tasks. Real-time collaboration, instant file sharing, and cloud access make teamwork effortless across different devices. The clean interface and seamless integration between Gmail, Drive, and Docs streamline everyday productivity. ----- Page: 1 / 711\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/168389/google-workspace?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/168389/google-workspace) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data