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Google Workspace vs SoftMaker Office
Both stand on office suite software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Google Workspace brings communication, storage, and document tools together, with collaboration and security controls. There is no free plan; listed paid plans start at $7/user/mo with an annual commitment and a 14-day trial.
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SoftMaker Office brings document, spreadsheet, and presentation tools together with broad file-format and language support. It has paid subscriptions and a one-time purchase option, plus a 30-day trial; some listed features are Windows-only.
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| Google Workspace | SoftMaker Office | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business Starter: $7 per user a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | workspace.google.com | softmaker.de |
| On office suite software | #10 of 16 | #14 of 16 |
Google Workspace: what it does well
- Includes email, meetings, messaging, and calendars.
- Supports simultaneous document editing.
- Drive saves file updates automatically.
- Offers security and archiving controls.
- 14-day trial available.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Business Starter, Standard, and Plus cap at 300 users.
- Listed starting price requires an annual commitment.
SoftMaker Office: what it does well
- DOCX, XLSX, and PPTX are native formats.
- TextMaker creates PDF and PDF/A files.
- PlanMaker supports more than 80 chart types.
- Spell checking covers more than 85 languages.
- Available on desktop and mobile platforms.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Several features are Windows-only.
- Real-time co-editing is not available.
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