Made in IndiaFree plan
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Free · paid from ₹100/user/mo · Professional ₹100/user/month (min 10 users), plus GST
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
- +Free plan available
- +Prices published openly on the official pricing page
- +Pricing listed in Indian rupees
- +Developer API documented on the official site
- +Integrations directory on the official site
- +States HIPAA compliance
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
Google Workspace Essentials at a glance
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Google Workspace Essentials features
As listed on Google Workspace Essentials's official website.
- Cloud-first collaboration tools that can supercharge teamwork
- Stay on top of tasks with project tracking
- Add Gemini for Workspace for even more features
- Keep your work and personal data separate
What customers say about Google Workspace Essentials
Testimonials published on Google Workspace Essentials's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.
“Gemini is in a really unique place in being able to securely access all of our documentation, while maintaining the security posture that we have built up over a decade of using Workspace. It's not something that we can easily replicate in any other tool.” Source
“Gemini is an enterprise-grade application that respects our data and infrastructure security, while at the same time allowing us to safely experiment with new gen AI capabilities.” Source
“Equifax is in a highly regulated industry and security is top of our mind. Using Gemini for Workspace, we found that it meets all of our security criteria where we can safely deploy generative AI to our enterprise.” Source
“I no longer lose sleep over computer vulnerabilities and exposures, and other security concerns. Before, I always felt exposed.” Source
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.
Google Workspace Essentials screenshots
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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
How do I sign up for Google Workspace Essentials?+
New accounts are created at https://workspace.google.com/essentials/signup/verify?hl=en-IN&source=gafb-essentials-globalnav-en-IN&ga_region=japac&ga_country=in&ga_lang=en on Google Workspace Essentials's official site.
How much does Google Workspace Essentials cost?+
Google Workspace Essentials publishes its plans at https://workspace.google.com/pricing?source=gafb-essentials-globalnav-en-IN&hl=en-IN&ga_region=japac&ga_country=in&ga_lang=en. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.
Is Google Workspace Essentials secure and compliant?+
Google Workspace Essentials's official site states HIPAA compliance.
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.
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.
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