Custom and secure business email
150 participant video meetings + recording
2 TB pooled storage per user*
Security and management controls
Gemini add-on available
The Google Workspace Business Standard plan offers a comprehensive set of productivity, collaboration, and communication tools tailored for growing businesses. Here’s a detailed list of features included in the Google Workspace Business Standard plan:
1. Email and Calendar
Gmail: Custom business email with your own domain (e.g., you@yourcompany.com).
Secure, ad-free Gmail: Ad-free experience with built-in security features like spam filtering, malware detection, and phishing protection.
Advanced search and organization: Search for emails easily with Gmail’s powerful search and organization tools (labels, filters, and priority inbox).
Google Calendar: Shared calendars for scheduling meetings and events with automatic sync across all devices.
Smart scheduling: Integration with Google Calendar and Gmail to suggest available meeting times based on participants’ calendars.
2. Cloud Storage and File Sharing
Google Drive: 2 TB of cloud storage per user.
Shared Drives: Create shared drives for teams where files belong to the team instead of an individual.
File sharing: Securely share files and set permissions for viewing, commenting, or editing.
File version history: Track changes and restore previous versions of files in Drive.
Offline access: Work on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files even when offline.
3. Collaboration and Communication
Google Meet: High-quality video and voice conferencing for up to 150 participants.
Google Chat: Direct and group messaging platform with threaded conversations and file sharing.
Google Docs: Real-time collaboration on documents with multiple people, including commenting and suggesting modes.
Google Sheets: Real-time collaboration on spreadsheets, with advanced data analysis tools, charts, and functions.
Google Slides: Create and collaborate on presentations in real time.
Collaborative editing: Simultaneously work on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with teammates, with auto-save and version control.
4. Security and Compliance
Admin console: Centralized administration of users, devices, and data security with tools for user management, permissions, and security settings.
Two-step verification (2SV): Adds an extra layer of security to your user accounts with two-factor authentication.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP): Set rules to prevent sensitive data from being shared outside the organization.
Encryption: Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, ensuring privacy and security.
Google Vault: For data retention, search, and export for compliance and legal requirements (eDiscovery).
Security center: Provides visibility into potential security risks and recommends best practices to improve security.
5. Productivity and Business Tools
Google Forms: Create surveys and quizzes with real-time results collection and analysis.
Google Sites: Build internal websites or project hubs without the need for coding.
Google Keep: Capture notes, lists, and ideas that sync across your devices.
Google Jamboard: Collaborate using a virtual whiteboard, accessible across devices.
Google Tasks: Manage and track personal tasks, integrated within Gmail and Google Calendar.
AppSheet: No-code platform to build custom apps for data collection and workflows (with some restrictions).
6. Meetings and Communication
Google Meet video meetings: Host HD video and voice meetings with up to 150 participants.
Meeting recording: Record Google Meet video meetings and save them directly to Google Drive.
Noise cancellation: Reduce background noise in Google Meet for better call quality.
Google Meet integration: Schedule meetings directly from Google Calendar with a Meet link automatically included.
Dial-in numbers: Participants can join meetings via phone with regional dial-in numbers (included for all Meet sessions).
7. Mobile and Device Management
Mobile Device Management (MDM): Manage Android, iOS, and Windows devices with features like device wipe, enforcing screen locks, and app management.
Google Endpoint Management: Securely manage employee devices and protect data with password policies, device encryption, and app control.
Remote wipe: In the case of a lost or stolen device, remotely wipe data to ensure security.
8. Third-Party App Integration
Marketplace apps: Access and integrate with third-party apps from Google Workspace Marketplace (e.g., CRM tools, project management apps).
Add-ons for Docs, Sheets, and Slides: Enhance Google apps with third-party tools like document signing, data visualization, and analytics.
9. Administration and Support
Admin console: Manage users, permissions, and security settings centrally.
Advanced reporting and auditing: Insights into user activity, file sharing, and security trends within the organization.
24/7 support: Access to Google Workspace’s 24/7 phone, email, and chat support for any issues or questions.
Custom admin roles: Assign specific admin privileges to different users (e.g., email admin, storage admin).
10. Advanced Productivity Features
Smart Compose and Smart Reply: AI-powered suggestions for writing faster and more accurately in Gmail and Google Docs.
Explore in Docs, Sheets, and Slides: AI-driven insights, charts, and suggestions to help analyze data or improve content.
Automatic backups: All files and emails are automatically backed up in Google’s cloud infrastructure.
Activity dashboard: Monitor who has viewed or made changes to shared documents.
11. Other Notable Features
Google Voice (available separately): Cloud-based telephony system for business communication.
Google Workspace Essentials: Productivity tools like Docs, Sheets, and Drive for collaboration with external stakeholders.
Ideal for:
Businesses needing robust collaboration tools, professional email, and cloud storage with the ability to manage security and compliance at a reasonable scale.
Organizations that prioritize remote work and need reliable video conferencing, document collaboration, and storage solutions.
The Google Workspace Business Standard plan is well-suited for medium-sized businesses that need advanced collaboration and communication tools with enhanced security and administration capabilities.
