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Microsoft 365 vs Google Workspace: catalog facts
Microsoft 365	Google Workspace
Freemium Free web versions are available. Desktop apps require a paid subscription.	Freemium Listed as freemium, with paid plans for teams and businesses.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Web
The reference implementation of the formats everyone else has to match Desktop, web and mobile apps with real-time co-authoring	Documents, spreadsheets, slides, mail, storage and meetings in one account Real-time collaboration on shared files
Subscription pricing, with the desktop apps behind it Closed source, and heavily tied to a Microsoft account	All files are stored on Google's servers Requires a Google account
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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