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Doxy.me vs Google Workspace

Doxy.me logo

Doxy.me

Healthcare & Medical

Simple and free telemedicine for healthcare providers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Google Workspace logo

Google Workspace

All industries

Everything you need to get work done, all in one place

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Doxy.me has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Doxy.me free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations; Google Workspace starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage
  • They diverge on capability: Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Google Workspace covers Gmail business email.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Doxy.me and Google Workspace actually diverge.

Attributes where Doxy.me and Google Workspace differ
AttributeDoxy.meGoogle Workspace
Starting priceFree€3.4/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryHealthcare & MedicalAll industries
Founded20132006

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Doxy.me

  • Video Visits
  • Waiting Room
  • Screen Sharing
  • File Sharing
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • EHR Systems
  • HIPAA
  • BAA

Only in Google Workspace

  • Gmail business email
  • Google Drive storage
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Meet video conferencing
  • Google Chat
  • Google Forms
  • Google Sites

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Doxy.me

  • Patient Carenot Google Workspace
  • Medical Recordsnot Google Workspace
  • Practice Managementnot Google Workspace
  • Telehealthnot Google Workspace

Google Workspace

  • Business email and calendar managementnot Doxy.me
  • Collaborative document editingnot Doxy.me
  • Video conferencing and meetingsnot Doxy.me
  • Secure document storage and sharingnot Doxy.me

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Doxy.me

  • Free plan restricted to one-on-one sessions, limiting utility for group therapy or multi-specialist consultations
  • Occasional connection glitches and dropped sessions reported by some users
  • Poor video quality and lag in rural or low-bandwidth areas

Google Workspace

  • Starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage
  • Starter and Standard tiers both capped at maximum 300 users per organisation
  • Video meetings limited to 100 participants on Starter tier, 150 on Standard tier
  • Recording capabilities only available on Standard tier and above
  • eDiscovery, Vault, and advanced security features only available on Plus and Enterprise tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

Doxy.me

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited call minutes
    • HIPAA compliance
    • One-on-one sessions only
  • Professional$35/month
    • HD video
    • Screen sharing
    • Group calls
  • Clinic$50/month
    • HD video
    • Screen sharing
    • Group calls

Google Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Doxy.me if

  • You need video visits.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want waiting room.
Doxy.me review

Choose Google Workspace if

  • You need gmail business email.
  • You also want google drive storage.
Google Workspace review

Questions people ask

Is Doxy.me or Google Workspace better?
Neither clearly leads. Doxy.me starts at Free and Google Workspace at €3.4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doxy.me or Google Workspace?
Doxy.me has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Doxy.me and €3.4/month for Google Workspace.
Does Doxy.me or Google Workspace run on more platforms?
Doxy.me runs on Web, iOS, Android. Google Workspace runs on Web.
Can I use Doxy.me for free?
Yes. Doxy.me has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month.
What is Doxy.me best used for?
Doxy.me is most often used for patient care, medical records, practice management, telehealth. Of those, patient care and medical records are not what Google Workspace is typically brought in for.
What can Doxy.me do that Google Workspace cannot?
Doxy.me covers Video Visits, Waiting Room, Screen Sharing, File Sharing. Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Doxy.me: How much does Doxy.me cost?

Doxy.me offers a free plan with HIPAA compliance, Professional plan at $35 per provider per month, and Clinic plan at $50 per provider per month. Enterprise pricing available on request.

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Doxy.me: Does the free plan include all features?

The free Doxy.me plan includes unlimited call minutes and HIPAA compliance. Advanced features like group calls, HD video, and screen sharing require paid plans.

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Doxy.me: Do patients need to create an account to join a session?

No, Doxy.me allows you to offer secure sessions without requiring clients to create accounts, with a customizable waiting room experience.

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Doxy.me: Is Doxy.me HIPAA compliant?

Yes, Doxy.me is HIPAA compliant with a signed Business Associate Agreement, available on both free and paid plans.

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