Google Workspace AlternativesTop Mail Servers & Team Collaboration Tools like Google Workspace

Google Workspace is described as 'Cloud platform with Gmail, Drive, Meet for collaboration. Includes Docs, Sheets; management tools via Admin Panel, 2FA security' and is a very popular Mail Server in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Google Workspace for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Google Workspace alternative is Microsoft 365 Copilot, which is free. Other great apps like Google Workspace are CryptPad, Nextcloud Hub, Microsoft SharePoint and Zimbra Collaboration Suite.

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Google Workspace alternatives are mainly Mail Servers, but if you're looking for Team Collaboration Tools or Email Clients you can filter on that. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Google Workspace.
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Cloud platform with Gmail, Drive, Meet for collaboration. Includes Docs, Sheets; management tools via Admin Panel, 2FA security.

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Google Workspace alternatives page was last updated Feb 25, 2025
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  1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon

    Microsoft 365 Copilot

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    Office suite offering productivity tools, document creation, and collaboration. Features AI-enhanced editing, mobile app access to documents and shared workspaces. Formats include word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and email services.

    49 Microsoft 365 Copilot alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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    Top Microsoft 365 Copilot Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    3.  Student discount
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Calendar Integration
    12.  Spell Checking

    Microsoft 365 Copilot VS Google Workspace

     

    • Microsoft 365 Copilot is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Google Workspace.

    • Microsoft 365 Copilot is the most popular free alternative to Google Workspace.

    • Microsoft 365 Copilot is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Workspace is Paid and Proprietary
  2. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

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    CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.

    71 CryptPad alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Instance homepage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Collaborative writing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Document Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Encrypted Notes
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Works Offline

    CryptPad VS Google Workspace

     

    • CryptPad is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Google Workspace.

    • CryptPad is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Workspace.

    • CryptPad is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Workspace is Paid and Proprietary
    • CryptPad is Privacy focusedGoogle Workspace is not according to our users
  4. Nextcloud Hub icon

    Nextcloud Hub

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    Nextcloud is the most deployed on-premises file share and collaboration platform. Access & collaborate across your devices. As fully on-premises solution, Nextcloud Hub provides the benefits of online collaboration without the compliance and security risks.

    51 Nextcloud Hub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Nextcloud Hub screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Photo Gallery

    Nextcloud Hub VS Google Workspace

     
    Comments about Nextcloud Hub as an Alternative to Google Workspace
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    It protects your privacy. Keep your data yours! Also, it doesn't just drop products at random times...

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    • Almost everyone thinks Nextcloud Hub is a great Google Workspace alternative.

    • Nextcloud Hub is Free and Open SourceGoogle Workspace is Paid and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud Hub is Privacy focusedGoogle Workspace is not according to our users
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  6. Microsoft SharePoint icon

    Microsoft SharePoint

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    Share and manage content, knowledge, and applications to empower teamwork, quickly find information, and seamlessly collaborate across the organization.

    128 Microsoft SharePoint alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows Phone
    Admin

    Microsoft SharePoint Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Cloud sharing
    3.  Cloud based

    Microsoft SharePoint VS Google Workspace

     

    • Microsoft SharePoint is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Workspace.

    • Microsoft SharePoint is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Workspace is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Zimbra Collaboration Suite icon

    Zimbra Collaboration Suite

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    Zimbra Collaboration is an open, secure collaboration tool for email, calendaring, tasks and more. With the most innovative web application available today, Zimbra boosts the productivity of users on any desktop and dramatically reduces TCO compared to legacy platform vendors.

    44 Zimbra Collaboration Suite alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Zimbra Collaboration Suite screenshot 1

    Zimbra Collaboration Suite Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  ActiveSync
    3. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration

    Zimbra Collaboration Suite VS Google Workspace

     

    • Most users think Zimbra Collaboration Suite is a great Google Workspace alternative.

    • Zimbra Collaboration Suite is the most popular Linux alternative to Google Workspace.

    • Zimbra Collaboration Suite is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Workspace is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Nino icon

    Nino

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    Nino is the modular workspace for professionals. It is a collection of software that can interoperate with each other on the block-level from one uniform interface.

    66 Nino alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    Nino screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Video Conferencing
    4.  Collaborative Workspaces
    5.  Modular System
    6.  Notebook

    Nino VS Google Workspace

     
  10. Zoho Workplace icon

    Zoho Workplace

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    Comprehensive productivity suite offering email, chat, file management, spreadsheets, and presentation tools, integrating services like Zoho Mail, WorkDrive, Cliq, and more for seamless team collaboration.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Zoho Workplace Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Built-in AI Assistant
    3.  Built-in PDF converter
    4. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    5.  Export to PDF

    Zoho Workplace VS Google Workspace

     
  11. Kolab Community icon

    Kolab Community

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    Kolab is entirely Free and Open Source Software (a.k.a. FOSS), and uses Open Standards. We’ll get to why this is important to us, and hope that it is important to you thereafter.

    47 Kolab Community alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Kolab Community Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Video Conferencing
    3.  Contacts
    4.  Voice Chat
    5.  CardDAV Support
    6.  IMAP Support
    7.  CalDAV Support
    8.  WebDAV Support

    Kolab Community VS Google Workspace

     
  12. IceWarp icon

    IceWarp

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    IceWarp integrates all communication & collaboration features in one unified solution. Available in cloud or for on-premises deployment, IceWarp is a great tool to share and exchange all information and ideas online, offline or via mobile devices.

    42 IceWarp alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    IceWarp screenshot 1

    Top IceWarp Features

    1.  Team discussion
    2.  Secure File Sharing
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  Unlimited team members
    5. Microsoft Outlook icon  Outlook integration
    6. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    7.  Cloud based
    8.  Document Sharing
    9.  Voice Chat
    10.  Video Conferencing
    11.  Integrated File Sharing
    12.  Shared Calendar

    IceWarp VS Google Workspace

     
  13. Infomaniak kSuite icon

    Infomaniak kSuite

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    The ethical collaborative solution. Increase your productivity with a 100% Swiss solution that brings together all the apps for teamwork.

    77 Infomaniak kSuite alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Calendar View
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  End-to-End Encryption

    Infomaniak kSuite VS Google Workspace

     
  14. Samepage icon

    Samepage

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    Samepage facilitates communication, project management, meetings, online collaboration and more by combining chat, video calling, screen sharing, task management, file sharing, and real-time document collaboration in a single collaborative workspace.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Collaborate in real-time on feature-rich pages. Your conversation is always in the right context thanks to built in chat. Assign task and create events in the built-in agenda.

    Samepage Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Teacher screen broadcasting
    3.  Team Messaging
    4.  Content Templates
    5.  Collaborative writing

    Samepage VS Google Workspace

     
  15. Microsoft Exchange icon

    Microsoft Exchange

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    Exchange business-class email helps increase user productivity while protecting your data. Get it as a hosted service or run it on your servers.

    43 Microsoft Exchange alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft Office 365
    Microsoft Exchange screenshot 1

    Microsoft Exchange Features

    1.  Real time collaboration

    Microsoft Exchange VS Google Workspace

     
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