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Google Workspace vs Grammarly

Google Workspace logo

Google Workspace

Software

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

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Grammarly logo

Grammarly

Software

Great writing, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Grammarly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Google Workspace starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage; Grammarly occasional false positives and grammatically incorrect suggestions that can introduce errors
  • They diverge on capability: Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Grammarly covers Grammar checking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Workspace and Grammarly actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Workspace and Grammarly differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspaceGrammarly
Starting price€3.4/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Founded20062009

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

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 Google Workspace

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

Only in Grammarly

  • Grammar checking
  • Spelling correction
  • Punctuation
  • Clarity suggestions
  • Engagement feedback
  • Delivery insights
  • Plagiarism checker
  • Citation generator

Both cover

  • Microsoft Office
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Google Workspace

  • Business email and calendar managementnot Grammarly
  • Collaborative document editingnot Grammarly
  • Video conferencing and meetingsnot Grammarly
  • Secure document storage and sharingnot Grammarly

Grammarly

  • Email writingnot Google Workspace
  • Document editingnot Google Workspace
  • Academic writingnot Google Workspace
  • Business communicationnot Google Workspace
  • Content creationnot Google Workspace

Where each one falls short

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

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

Grammarly

  • Occasional false positives and grammatically incorrect suggestions that can introduce errors
  • Privacy concerns about sending text to Grammarly's servers for analysis
  • AI capabilities sometimes produce hallucinations and fabricated citations that appear grammatically correct

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace review.

Grammarly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic grammar and spelling checks
    • Tone visibility
    • 100 AI prompts per month
  • Pro$12/month
    • Sentence rewrites
    • Tone adjustment
    • Plagiarism and AI detection

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

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

Choose Grammarly if

  • You need grammar checking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
  • You also want spelling correction.
Grammarly review

Questions people ask

Is Google Workspace or Grammarly better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month and Grammarly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or Grammarly?
Grammarly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €3.4/month for Google Workspace and Free for Grammarly.
Does Google Workspace or Grammarly run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. Grammarly runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
Can I use Grammarly for free?
Yes. Grammarly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month.
What is Google Workspace best used for?
Google Workspace is most often used for business email and calendar management, collaborative document editing, video conferencing and meetings, secure document storage and sharing. Of those, business email and calendar management and collaborative document editing are not what Grammarly is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that Grammarly cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar. Grammarly covers Grammar checking, Spelling correction, Punctuation, Clarity suggestions. Both handle Microsoft Office, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grammarly: Does Grammarly have a free version?

Yes, Grammarly offers a free tier with basic spelling, grammar, and punctuation checks, tone visibility, and 100 AI prompts per month. The Pro plan ($12/month annual) adds sentence rewriting, plagiarism detection, and 2,000 AI prompts.

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Grammarly: What platforms does Grammarly work with?

Grammarly works across 1 million+ apps including Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Slack, Gmail, and web browsers. It also integrates with productivity tools like Asana, Jira, Monday.com, Confluence, and HubSpot.

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Grammarly: Can I use Grammarly offline?

Grammarly requires an internet connection to function, though the browser extension works with some offline text areas. For offline use, the desktop app and browser extensions sync when reconnected.

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Grammarly: What is included in the Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan includes unlimited team members, dedicated support, custom roles and permissions, data loss prevention, bring-your-own-key encryption, and unlimited AI prompts. Pricing is custom and available by contacting sales.

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