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Google Workspace vs Skedda

Google Workspace logo

Google Workspace

Software

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

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Skedda logo

Skedda

Software

Online booking and scheduling for spaces

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Skedda 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; Skedda pricing is per space with a bundled minimum, so the entry Starter plan is $99 per month for 15 spaces whether or not you use them
  • They diverge on capability: Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Skedda covers Space scheduling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Workspace and Skedda differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspaceSkedda
Starting price€3.4/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20062013

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 Meet video conferencing
  • Google Chat
  • Google Forms
  • Google Sites
  • Microsoft Office

Only in Skedda

  • Space scheduling
  • Interactive floor maps
  • Booking rules
  • Self-service booking
  • Usage analytics
  • Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zapier

Both cover

  • Google Calendar
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Google Workspace

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

Skedda

  • Booking desks and meeting rooms in a hybrid workplacenot Google Workspace
  • Interactive floor plan based space management for officesnot Google Workspace
  • Scheduling shared studios, courts and community spacesnot 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

Skedda

  • Pricing is per space with a bundled minimum, so the entry Starter plan is $99 per month for 15 spaces whether or not you use them
  • All published plans are quoted billed annually, with no monthly rate shown
  • The rules and roles engine is basic on Starter and limited on Plus; the full engine requires Premier
  • The insights dashboard is limited on the Starter plan
  • Assigned spaces and unlimited custom fields require the Premier plan
  • A dedicated account manager, legal agreement flexibility and white glove implementation are Enterprise only, and Enterprise carries no published price
  • Every plan, including the cheapest, routes through Talk to Sales rather than self-serve checkout

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace review.

Skedda

Free
  • CoreFree
    • Basic scheduling
    • 1 location
    • Essential features
  • Pro$99/month
    • Multiple locations
    • SSO
    • Advanced rules

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

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

Choose Skedda if

  • You need space scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want interactive floor maps.
Skedda review

Questions people ask

Is Google Workspace or Skedda better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month and Skedda at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or Skedda?
Skedda has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €3.4/month for Google Workspace and Free for Skedda.
Does Google Workspace or Skedda run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. Skedda runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Skedda for free?
Yes. Skedda 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 Skedda is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that Skedda cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Meet video conferencing. Skedda covers Space scheduling, Interactive floor maps, Booking rules, Self-service booking. Both handle Google Calendar, Slack.
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