Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace for Canadian SMBs (2026)
Pick Microsoft 365 if…
You rely on desktop Office files, use Windows PCs, or exchange Office documents with clients. Business Premium adds the security and device management many small businesses need.
Pick Google Workspace if…
Your team lives in the browser, values simplicity, and collaborates in shared docs. It's fast to administer.
The deciding factor
Pricing is similar at the small-business tier, so migration effort and staff habits usually decide. IT Cares can set up or migrate either one.
Action checklist
- ✅ Do you depend on desktop Office files?
- ✅ Windows or browser-first team?
- ✅ How important is built-in security/device management?
- ✅ Budget per user (they're close)
- ✅ Migration effort from your current email
FAQ
Is Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace better for a small team?
Both are excellent. Choose Microsoft 365 for desktop Office and Windows; choose Google Workspace for browser-first collaboration. Staff habits and migration effort usually decide.
Which is cheaper?
At the small-business tier their prices are close. The bigger cost is migration and retraining, so match the tool to how your team already works.
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