Compare Google Apps editions
Trying to decide which version of Google Apps to sign up for? Or maybe you're considering upgrading from your current version to one that offers more features.
Use the chart below to compare:
- Google Apps Unlimited (includes Google Apps for Education)
- Google Apps for Work (includes special editions for nonprofits and government agencies)
- Legacy free edition of Google Apps (no longer available to new customers)
Apps
| Apps Unlimited | Apps for Work | Free (legacy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messaging: Gmail, Calendar, Contacts |  |
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| Storage and collaboration: Drive, Docs, Hangouts | |
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| Web forums and shared inboxes: Groups for Business | |
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X |
| Email and document search, email retention: Vault | |
X * | X |
| Other Google services: Blogger, YouTube, and more | |
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* Google Vault is available with Google Apps for Work as a paid add-on.
Usage and support
| Apps Unlimited | Apps for Work | Free (legacy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum number of users | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 |
| Email, document, image storage per user | Unlimited * | 30 GB | 15 GB |
| 99.9% uptime guarantee | |
|
X |
| 24/7 phone support | |
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X |
| Priority email support | |
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X |
* Google Apps Unlimited accounts with 4 or fewer users get 1 TB per user.
Your company brand
| Apps Unlimited | Apps for Work | Free (legacy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your custom email address (you@yourcompany.com) | |
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| Your www address in Google Sites (www.yourcompany.com) | |
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X |
| Gmail ads turned off | |
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| Addresses at multiple domains (you@company2.com) | |
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* The legacy free edition of Google Apps only supports domain aliases, not secondary domains.
Security and business controls
| Apps Unlimited | Apps for Work | Free (legacy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Password monitoring and strength control | |
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| 2-step verification | |
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| Single Sign On (SSO) | |
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| Enforced SSL connections | |
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| Mobile device management | |
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X |
| Advanced Drive auditing and reports | |
X | X |
| Advanced Drive administrator controls | |
X | X |
Contacts, lists, and groups
| Apps Unlimited | Apps for Work | Free (legacy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mailing lists (admin controlled) | |
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| Mailing lists (user controlled) | |
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X |
| Global directory (internal contacts) | |
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| Global directory (external contacts) | |
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X |
| Forums and collaborative inboxes | |
|
X |
Access options
| Apps Unlimited | Apps for Work | Free (legacy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any web browser | |
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| Mobile phones and tablets | |
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| Offline mail and Docs editors | |
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| Voice and video chat | |
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| IMAP and POP mail programs | |
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| Microsoft Outlook® | |
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X |
Data import (mail, contacts, calendars)
| Apps Unlimited | Apps for Work | Free (legacy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-user import from Microsoft Outlook | |
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| Email import from webmail host | |
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| Multi-user import from Microsoft Outlook | |
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X |
| Multi-user import from Lotus Notes | |
|
X |
Enterprise sync options
| Apps Unlimited | Apps for Work | Free (legacy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sync user data with your LDAP server | |
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X |
| Use Exchange Calendar with Google Apps | |
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X |
See more features: Gmail feature comparison chart
