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Google Workspace vs VWO

Google Workspace logo

Google Workspace

Software

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

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VWO logo

VWO

Software

Experience Optimization Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only VWO 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; VWO growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • They diverge on capability: Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, VWO covers A/B testing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Google Workspace and VWO differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspaceVWO
Starting price€3.4/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Server-side
Founded20062007

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 VWO

  • A/B testing
  • Multivariate testing
  • Heatmaps
  • Session recordings
  • Analytics
  • Google Analytics
  • SSL encryption
  • Cloud deployment

Both cover

  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Google Workspace

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

VWO

  • A/B testing and multivariate testingnot Google Workspace
  • Conversion rate optimisationnot Google Workspace
  • Behavioural analytics and session recordingsnot Google Workspace
  • Feature experimentation and progressive rolloutsnot 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

VWO

  • Growth plan restricted to 1 workspace and 0 custom attributes
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) and API access limited to Enterprise tier only
  • Growth plan offers only 8-hour first response time for support

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace review.

VWO

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the VWO review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

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

Choose VWO if

  • You need a/b testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
  • You also want multivariate testing.
VWO review

Questions people ask

Is Google Workspace or VWO better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month and VWO at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or VWO?
VWO has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €3.4/month for Google Workspace and Free for VWO.
Does Google Workspace or VWO run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. VWO runs on Web, iOS, Android, Server-side.
Can I use VWO for free?
Yes. VWO 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 VWO is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that VWO cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar. VWO covers A/B testing, Multivariate testing, Heatmaps, Session recordings. Both handle Slack.
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