What’s Included in Google Workspace?

Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is a complete suite of cloud-based productivity tools designed for collaboration. As of 2025, here’s what’s included:

• 📄 Docs, Sheets, and Slides — Real-time editing and commenting
• 📧 Gmail (custom domain) — Branded business email
• 🗂️ Drive — Cloud file storage with shared drives
• 📆 Calendar — Shared team calendars and smart scheduling
• 📞 Meet & Chat — Video calls and direct messaging with Spaces
• 🛡️ Admin Console — User management, security, and compliance tools

Best Practices for Core Workspace Tools

📄 Google Docs

• Use comments and suggesting mode to collaborate asynchronously
• Insert smart chips (like @tasks, @people, @meeting notes) to create dynamic docs

📊 Google Sheets

• Link live data from other Sheets or Docs
• Use =IMPORTRANGE and =GOOGLEFINANCE for auto-updating data
• Create shared dashboards using conditional formatting and filters

🎥 Google Meet

• Record calls, enable noise canceling, and use translated captions (premium plans)
• Use breakout rooms and polls for engagement during large meetings

💬 Google Chat

• Organize conversations into Spaces for persistent topics
• Use bots (like Asana or Zapier) to automate tasks

Admin Controls & Security Features

Workspace offers strong enterprise-level security. Key features include:

• 🔐 Two-factor authentication (2FA)
• 🧑‍💼 User provisioning and access controls (assign roles, restrict sharing)
• 🛡️ Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — flag or block sensitive info
• 📈 Activity reporting and audit logs for admins

Manage all users and settings in the Admin Console.

Integrations with Popular SaaS Tools

Google Workspace integrates with thousands of third-party tools, including:

• Asana – Project management inside Gmail and Chat
• Zoom – Schedule Zoom meetings from Google Calendar
• Slack – Sync availability with Google Calendar
• Zapier – Automate workflows between Workspace and 5,000+ apps
• Trello – Turn emails into tasks and boards

Pricing & Workspace Alternatives

Alternatives to consider:

• Microsoft 365 — More traditional, Outlook-based
• Zoho Workplace — Affordable suite for SMBs
• Notion — Flexible docs and task platform for teams

Try Workspace for Your Team

Want to test Google Workspace before upgrading?

• 👉 Sign up for a free 14-day trial (Affiliate)
• 👉 Get custom pricing from a Google Workspace reseller