Google Workspace Business vs. Enterprise: What’s the Difference?

Whether you’re looking to upgrade, downgrade, renew, or simply review your options, it’s important to understand the key differences between the various Google Workspace (previously G Suite) SKUs. This is why we’ve compiled a summary of the most critical differences between the options.

Firstly, it’s important to note that only organizations with less than 300 users are eligible for Google Workspace Business editions. With this in mind, let’s get into the comparison.

Google Workspace Business Starter (For up to 300 users)

End User Features

• 30GB storage per user
• Access to key collaboration apps (Gmail, Meet, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Chat)
• Custom @domain

Admin Features

• Central Admin console to manage accounts
• Ability to track usage trends

Google Workspace Business Standard (For up to 300 users)

All Business Starter features, plus…

End User Features

• 2TB total data

  (pooled)

• Shared Drives

• Meeting recordings, polls, Q&As

• Up to 150 Meet participants

• CloudSearch

• Custom Drive Document Templates

• Google Cloud Search

• Collaborate with external users

Admin Features

• Advanced Drive Audit Logs

• Restrict/Whitelist domains for Drives (incl. Shared Drives)

• Fundamental Endpoint Management

Google Workspace Business Plus (For up to 300 users)

All Business Standard features, plus…

End User Features

• 5TB total data (pooled

• Up to 250 Meet participants

Admin Features

• Windows Device Management

• Google Vault

• Session length rules

• Meet attendance reports

• Eligible for Archived User licenses

• Advanced Mobile Device Management Toolset

• Secure LDAP: Connect LDAP-based apps and services

Google Workspace Enterprise Essentials

End User Features

• 1TB storage per user
• Access to Meet, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites, and Chat *does NOT include Gmail

Admin Features

• Ability to track usage trends
• Central Admin console to manage accounts
• Google Vault
• Security Alert Center

Google Workspace Enterprise Standard

All Business Plus and Enterprise Essentials features, plus…

End User Features

• 2TB data per user (pooled), can purchase more if needed

Admin Features

• DLP Policies

• Unlimited auto-provisioning of SAML apps

• iOS Data Protection

• Context-Aware Access

• Wipe devices remotely

Google Workspace Enterprise Plus

All Enterprise Standard features, plus…

End User Features

• 5TB data per user (pooled), can purchase more if needed

Admin Features

• Security Dashboard

• Investigation Tool

• Client-side encryption

• S/MIME encryption for email

• Malware detection in email attachments (Security sandbox)

• AppSheet Core (

  available as a paid add-on for other editions)

One of these editions caught your eye?

With the help of HiView, a Google Cloud Premier Partner, you’ll get the most out of Google Workspace without any increase in license fees. When you partner with HiView, your organization will enjoy:

• Fast, comprehensive support
• Data migration services
• Exclusive discounts for eligible organizations
• Training services
• … and more!

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