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Google Workspace Essentials
by Google · Mountain View, United States · Since 2020
Drive, Meet and Docs without Gmail.
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.4
- transparency & India fit
What is Google Workspace Essentials?
Google Workspace Essentials is team chat & collaboration from Google, based in Mountain View, United States and has been building software since 2020. Drive, Meet and Docs without Gmail.
Team collaboration tools provide channels, direct messages, file sharing and integrations so work conversations leave WhatsApp. Suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 bundle chat; dedicated products compete on search, threads and integrations.
It is completely free to use.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Google Workspace Essentials features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Google Workspace Essentials adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Channels, threads and DMs
- Video and voice huddles
- File sharing and search
- App integrations and bots
- Guest access for clients
- Wikis and knowledge bases
- Mobile apps with notifications control
- Admin controls and compliance
- Free plan to start without a card
Google Workspace Essentials pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Google Workspace Essentials charges. Google Workspace Essentials is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on workspace.google.com.
Specifications
- Category
- Team chat & collaboration
- Vendor
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, United States
- Founded
- 2020
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Google Workspace Essentials — frequently asked questions
What is Google Workspace Essentials?+
Google Workspace Essentials is team chat & collaboration by Google. Drive, Meet and Docs without Gmail.
How much does Google Workspace Essentials cost?+
Google Workspace Essentials is free to use.
Does Google Workspace Essentials offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Google Workspace Essentials offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Google Workspace Essentials made in India?+
No. Google Workspace Essentials is developed by Google in Mountain View, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Google Workspace Essentials best suited for?+
Google Workspace Essentials suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for team chat & collaboration.
What are the best alternatives to Google Workspace Essentials?+
Popular alternatives in team chat & collaboration include Zoho Cliq, Zoho Connect, Flock. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Google Workspace Essentials deployed?+
Google Workspace Essentials is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Google
Google · Mountain View, United States · Founded 1998 · 124 products in our catalogue
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