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Google Workspace vs ProtonVPN

Google Workspace logo

Google Workspace

Software

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

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProtonVPN logo

ProtonVPN

Software

High-speed Swiss VPN that safeguards your privacy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only ProtonVPN 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; ProtonVPN free plan limited to one device at a time
  • They diverge on capability: Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Workspace and ProtonVPN differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspaceProtonVPN
Starting price€3.4/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Founded20062014

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 ProtonVPN

  • No-logs policy
  • Secure Core
  • Kill Switch
  • DNS leak protection
  • Tor over VPN
  • Split tunneling
  • NetShield ad-blocker
  • VPN Accelerator

What people use each for

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

Google Workspace

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

ProtonVPN

  • Privacy-focused browsing without subscription costnot Google Workspace
  • Multi-device protection with Plus plan supporting 10 devicesnot Google Workspace
  • Integrated access to Proton email and cloud services via Unlimited plannot 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

ProtonVPN

  • Free plan limited to one device at a time
  • Free plan restricted to 10 countries with random selection
  • Pricing amounts not clearly published; shown as variable

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace review.

ProtonVPN

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the ProtonVPN review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

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

Choose ProtonVPN if

  • You need no-logs policy.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
  • You also want secure core.
ProtonVPN review

Questions people ask

Is Google Workspace or ProtonVPN better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month and ProtonVPN at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or ProtonVPN?
ProtonVPN has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €3.4/month for Google Workspace and Free for ProtonVPN.
Does Google Workspace or ProtonVPN run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. ProtonVPN runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Can I use ProtonVPN for free?
Yes. ProtonVPN 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 ProtonVPN is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that ProtonVPN cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar. ProtonVPN covers No-logs policy, Secure Core, Kill Switch, DNS leak protection.
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