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Google Workspace pricing for 2026

Google Workspace is Google's cloud-based suite of productivity tools for organizations.

A basic free plan is available for businesses, while paid plans cost $7–$22 per user/month (annual billing) and $8.40–$26.40 per user/month (flexible monthly billing). A 14-day free trial is available for all plans so you can try it first before committing long-term.

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What's included in each Google Workspace plan

Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Meet, Chat, Keep, Sites, and Gemini AI are included in every Google Workspace plan

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Business Starter

Best for small teams and startups needing email & video meetings.

$7/ user / monthAnnual$8.4/ user / monthMonthly

Business Standard

Best for growing businesses that need recordings and eSignature.

$14/ user / monthAnnual$16.8/ user / monthMonthly

Business Plus

Best for companies needing advanced security and large meetings.

$20/ user / monthAnnual$26.4/ user / monthMonthly

Enterprise

Best for large organizations that need enterprise-grade security, DLP, and flexible scale.

Custom pricing
Max users300 users300 users300 usersUnlimited
Cloud storage30 GB per user2 TB per user5 TB per user5 TB per user
Custom business email
Gemini AI in Workspace appsGmail, VidsGmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids, Drive, Meet, ChatGmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids, Drive, Meet, ChatGmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Vids, Drive, Meet, Chat
Gemini appBasic accessExpanded accessExpanded accessExpanded access
Automation (Workspace Studio)
Video meeting limit100 participants150 participants500 participants1000 participants

Google Workspace vs competitor pricing

When to choose Lark

Choose Lark for a more unified platform that brings messaging, docs, video, and project management into a single workspace. Lark also features more powerful built-in AI tools that have full context of your work, helping teams become more productive without add-ons. It's ideal for fast-growing teams that want everything in one place at a lower cost.

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Price overview
Free planIncludedIncluded
Paid plan$7 - $22 / user / month Custom for Enterprise$6 - $12 / user / month Custom for Enterprise
Example cost calculations by team size
20 member example$140 / month$0 / month100%savings
300 member example$6,600 / month$3,600 / month45%savings

Pay less to get more with Lark

If you're looking for a truly unified AI workspace that doesn't drain your budget, Lark is your best option.

Basic
$6/ user / month
Pro
$12/ user / month
Business Standard
$14/ user / month
User limit500500300
File storage5 TB15 TB2 TB
Mobile appIncludedIncludedIncluded
Desktop appIncludedIncludedNot included
AIBuilt-in AI + AgentsBuilt-in AI + AgentsAvailable for some apps
Enterprise searchIncludedIncludedLimited
Team chatIncludedIncludedIncluded
Video meetings1 on 1500 participants150 participants
EmailIncludedIncludedIncluded
No-code databaseIncludedIncludedNot included
Knowledge base/WikiIncludedIncludedNot included
ApprovalIncludedIncludedNot included
WhiteboardIncludedIncludedNot included
OKRsIncludedIncludedNot included
CalendarIncludedIncludedIncluded
DocumentsIncludedIncludedIncluded
SpreadsheetsIncludedIncludedIncluded
PresentationsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Forms & SurveysIncludedIncludedIncluded

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Find the right plan and price for your business

Tell us about your team and we'll help you find the plan and pricing that fit, so you only pay for what you need.

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Still interested in Google Workspace?

We'd love to welcome you to Lark, but we know every team is different. See which plans are right for you based on your team size, industry, budget, or security and compliance needs.

  • Up to 10 users

    Business Starter provides essential tools at the lowest cost

  • 10–50 users

    Business Standard adds more Meet capacity and shared storage

  • 50–200 users

    Business Plus offers enhanced security controls and larger storage pools

  • 200+ users

    Enterprise delivers advanced compliance, eDiscovery, and admin controls

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What hidden costs should I watch out for?

The total cost goes beyond the listed price, with additional fees for features, storage, and more.

  • All-or-nothing upgrades

    You can't mix plans within a domain. If a few users need more storage or recordings, everyone must upgrade.

  • Domain registration

    Custom domains aren't included. You'll pay a separate annual renewal fee to a domain registrar.

  • Third-party backups

    Google secures infrastructure but not user-caused deletions. Many businesses pay for separate SaaS backup tools.

  • Unused licenses & offboarding

    You're billed for departed employees until licenses are reassigned or removed. Keeping their data requires Archived User licenses.

  • Implementation expenses

    Budget for setup, data migration, team training, and ongoing IT support — all separate from the subscription cost.

  • The integration tax

    Connecting Workspace to your core business systems isn't native. You'll need to budget for expensive third-party middleware or custom API development.

Add-ons come at an extra cost

  • AI expanded access access

    Higher access to advanced AI: image generation, video generation, Gemini Pro, NotebookLM, and more

    Custom pricing

  • AppSheet

    Build no-code spreadsheet and database apps.

    $5–20/ user / month

  • Additional storage

    10 TB increments for pooled Drive storage.

    Custom pricing

  • Archived user

    Retain data from disabled or former employee accounts.

    $4–7/ user / month

  • Google vault

    Retention, hold, search, and export of Google Workspace data.

    Custom pricing

  • Google voice

    Business telephony — calling, voicemail, call routing.

    $10-$20/ user / month

Why teams choose Lark over Google Workspace

Lark brings messaging, docs, meetings, project management, and more into a single app, eliminating the need to pay for separate subscriptions. You can cut both software spend and the overhead of managing multiple vendors and licenses.

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Interfaces of meetings, docs, automation, tasks, and messenger.

Lark brings messaging, docs, meetings, project management, and more into a single app, eliminating the need to pay for separate subscriptions. You can cut both software spend and the overhead of managing multiple vendors and licenses.

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Interfaces of meetings, docs, automation, tasks, and messenger.

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FAQs

How to get discounts for Google Workspace pricing?

Annual billing gives up to 17% discount compared to monthly billing. Nonprofits and schools may qualify for free or discounted plans. Contact Google sales for volume-based pricing on larger teams. To cut costs further, you can switch to Lark, which is free for up to 20 users and keeps a lower per-seat price as you scale.

What is the best Google Workspace plan for small businesses?

Business Starter is the best Google Workspace plan for small businesses. It costs $7 per user/month and comes with all the basic Google Workspace features. Small teams that want more for less can also consider Lark, which is free for up to 20 users and combines messaging, docs, meetings, and project management in one plan, with paid tiers starting at $6 per user/month as you grow.

How much does Google Workspace cost?

Plans range from $7 to $22 per user/month with annual billing: Business Starter is $7, Business Standard is $14, and Business Plus is $22 per user/month. Enterprise pricing is custom, so you need to contact sales for a quote. On the flexible (monthly) plans, prices range from $8.40 to $26.40.

Is there a free Google Workspace plan?

There is no free plan for businesses, but a 14-day free trial is available for all paid plans. Individual consumers get free Gmail, Drive, and Docs with limited storage. Schools may qualify for free Workspace for Education. If a free business plan is important to you, Lark offers one for teams of up to 20 users that includes chat, video meetings, docs, email, and more at no cost.

What is the difference between the Google Workspace flexible plan and the annual plan?

With the flexible plan, the total price depends on the number of accounts you have for that month, and you can add or remove users at any time. You can also cancel the subscription without paying any extra fees, but the price per user is higher compared to the annual plan.

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