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Google Workspace vs Modal

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Google Workspace

Productivity

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

From
€6.8/month
Free plan
No
Visit Google WorkspaceFull review
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Modal

AI

Cloud functions for AI and ML

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit ModalFull review

The short version

  • Modal has a free plan, then $250/mo; Google Workspace starts at €6.8/mo.
  • Only Google Workspace lists gmail business email; only Modal lists serverless GPUs.
  • Where Google Workspace falls short: starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage.
  • Where Modal falls short: the Team plan carries a $250 monthly base fee and returns only $100 of that as free credits, so $150 is a flat charge before any compute.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Workspace and Modal differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspaceModal
Starting price€6.8/monthFree
Pricing modelSubscriptionUsage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, API
CategoryProductivityAI
Founded20062021

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 Modal

  • Serverless GPUs
  • Python functions
  • Auto-scaling
  • Fast cold starts
  • Python SDK
  • GitHub Actions
  • Cloud storage
  • Cloud support

What people use each for

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

Google Workspace

  • Business email and communicationnot Modal
  • Cloud document collaborationnot Modal
  • Team productivity and file sharingnot Modal
  • Enterprise application suitenot Modal

Modal

  • Running serverless GPU workloads for model inference and trainingnot Google Workspace
  • Executing Python functions on cloud compute without managing serversnot 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

Modal

  • The Team plan carries a $250 monthly base fee and returns only $100 of that as free credits, so $150 is a flat charge before any compute
  • Compute is billed per second across separate GPU and CPU meters, so total cost depends on execution time rather than any fixed rate
  • The Starter plan's $30 monthly free credit is the only allowance below the paid base fee
  • Enterprise volume discounts are custom and unpublished

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Workspace

€6.8/month
  • Starter€6.8/mo
    • 30 GB storage
    • Custom business email
    • Basic Gemini AI features
  • Standard€13.6/mo
    • 2 TB storage
    • Enhanced email features
    • Gemini AI across multiple apps
  • Plus€21.1/mo
    • 5 TB storage
    • Advanced security features
    • Expanded Gemini AI access
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • 5 TB storage upgradeable
    • Up to 1,000 meeting participants
    • Enterprise-grade security

Modal

Free
  • StarterFree
    • 3 seats
    • 100 containers
    • 10 GPU concurrency
  • Team$250/mo
    • Unlimited seats
    • 5,000 containers
    • 50 GPU concurrency
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • Custom seats, containers, and GPU concurrency

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

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

Choose Modal if

  • You need serverless gpus.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want python functions.
Modal review

Questions people ask

Is Google Workspace or Modal better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €6.8/month and Modal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or Modal?
Modal has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €6.8/month for Google Workspace and Free for Modal.
Does Google Workspace or Modal run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. Modal runs on Web, API.
Can I use Modal for free?
Yes. Modal has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Google Workspace starts at €6.8/month.
What is Google Workspace best used for?
Google Workspace is most often used for business email and communication, cloud document collaboration, team productivity and file sharing, enterprise application suite. Of those, business email and communication and cloud document collaboration are not what Modal is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that Modal cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar. Modal covers Serverless GPUs, Python functions, Auto-scaling, Fast cold starts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Google Workspace: What are the Google Workspace pricing tiers?

Google Workspace offers Starter at 6.80 EUR/month (normally, currently 30% off), Standard at 13.60 EUR/month, Plus at 21.10 EUR/month, and Enterprise with custom pricing.

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Modal: How much does Modal cost?

Modal uses pay-as-you-go pricing with Team plan at 250 USD/month base. Starter includes 30 USD/month free credits; Team includes 100 USD/month free credits. Compute charges per second for CPU cores, memory, and GPU instances.

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Google Workspace: How many users does each tier support?

Starter, Standard, and Plus plans support up to 300 users. Enterprise plans support unlimited users.

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Modal: Is there a free tier?

Yes, Starter plan is free plus 30 USD/month in compute credits included monthly for new users.

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Google Workspace: What storage is included in each plan?

Starter includes 30 GB, Standard and Plus include 2 TB and 5 TB respectively. Enterprise includes 5 TB upgradeable.

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Modal: What are the seat limits?

Starter plan includes 3 seats; Team plan provides unlimited seats; Enterprise tier has custom seat allocations.

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Google Workspace: What meeting features are included?

Standard and Plus plans include Meet video conferencing, though participant limits increase by tier. Enterprise supports up to 1,000 meeting participants.

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