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Google Workspace vs Sourcegraph Cody

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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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Sourcegraph Cody

AI

Enterprise AI coding assistant with whole-codebase context

From
$59/month
Free plan
No
Visit Sourcegraph CodyFull review

The short version

  • Google Workspace starts at €6.8/mo, Sourcegraph Cody at $59/mo.
  • Only Google Workspace lists gmail business email; only Sourcegraph Cody lists multi-repository context.
  • 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 Sourcegraph Cody falls short: no longer available to individual developers or small teams after free and Pro tiers were discontinued in mid-2025.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Workspace and Sourcegraph Cody actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Workspace and Sourcegraph Cody differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspaceSourcegraph Cody
Starting price€6.8/month$59/month
Pricing modelSubscriptionQuote
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
CategoryProductivityAI
Founded20062013

Identical on both: free tier (No).

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 Sourcegraph Cody

  • Multi-repository context
  • Large context window
  • Context filters
  • Model flexibility
  • IDE integration

What people use each for

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

Google Workspace

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

Sourcegraph Cody

  • Cross-repository code understanding for large engineering orgsnot Google Workspace
  • AI-assisted code review and refactoring at enterprise scalenot Google Workspace
  • Enforcing data-boundary controls when using third-party LLMsnot Google Workspace
  • Codebase-aware chat and autocomplete for developersnot 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

Sourcegraph Cody

  • No longer available to individual developers or small teams after free and Pro tiers were discontinued in mid-2025
  • Priced substantially higher than many competing AI coding assistants, with Enterprise plans typically requiring annual contracts
  • Sourcegraph has shifted its individual-developer focus to a separate product, Amp, creating uncertainty about Cody's long-term product priority
  • Requires integration with Sourcegraph's broader code intelligence platform rather than working as a lightweight standalone extension

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

Sourcegraph Cody

$59/month
  • Enterprise$59/mo
    • Whole-codebase AI context
    • Context filters for sensitive code
    • Multi-repository analysis

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

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

Choose Sourcegraph Cody if

  • You need multi-repository context.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want large context window.
Sourcegraph Cody review

Questions people ask

Is Google Workspace or Sourcegraph Cody better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €6.8/month and Sourcegraph Cody at $59/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or Sourcegraph Cody?
Google Workspace starts at €6.8/month and Sourcegraph Cody at $59/month.
Does Google Workspace or Sourcegraph Cody run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. Sourcegraph Cody runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
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 Sourcegraph Cody is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that Sourcegraph Cody cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar. Sourcegraph Cody covers Multi-repository context, Large context window, Context filters, Model flexibility.

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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Sourcegraph Cody: Is Sourcegraph Cody still available to individual developers?

No, as of mid-2025 Cody Free and Pro plans were discontinued; Cody is now sold only as part of Sourcegraph's Enterprise plan, which requires an annual contract.

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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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Sourcegraph Cody: How much does Sourcegraph Enterprise cost?

Enterprise plans start around $16,000 and scale with team size and seat count, including bundled AI credits; exact pricing requires a sales quote.

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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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Sourcegraph Cody: How does the AI credit system work on Enterprise plans?

Each plan includes a pooled allocation of AI credits shared across the organization; credits do not expire and roll over at renewal, with volume credit add-ons available.

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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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Sourcegraph Cody: What happens if my organization exceeds its credit allocation?

Sourcegraph's pricing page addresses overage and offers additional volume credit buckets for teams that need more than their committed allocation.

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Sourcegraph Cody: Is a free trial available for Sourcegraph Enterprise?

Sourcegraph's pricing page lists free trial availability as one of its published FAQ topics for prospective Enterprise customers.

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