Use these tables to compare features in G Suite editions. To compare features in the new Google Workspace editions, go to Compare Google Workspace editions.
Core services and usage
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| G Suite Basic | G Suite Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage for each user | 30 GB | Unlimited |
| Number of users | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Active Directory synching | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cloud Search | ✔ | |
| Google Vault | ✔ | |
| Advanced room/resource management | ✔ |
Security and controls
Compare instead: Business editions | Enterprise editions
| G Suite Basic | G Suite Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Alert Center | ✔ | ✔ |
| Group-based policy controls | ✔ | ✔ |
| Data regions | ✔ |
Drive
Compare instead: Business editions | Enterprise editions
| G Suite Basic | G Suite Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft interop with Google Drive for desktop | ✔ | ✔ |
| Outlook plugin for Google Drive and Google Meet | ✔ | ✔ |
| Advanced document history management | ✔ | ✔ |
| Custom templates for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites | ✔ | ✔ |
| Turn off external file and people sharing | ✔ | ✔ |
| Drive audit logs for Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites | ✔ | |
| Shared drives for teams | ✔ |
Google Meet
Compare instead: Business editions | Enterprise editions
| G Suite Basic | G Suite Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum meeting length | 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Maximum number of participants per meeting | 100 | 150 |
| Secure meetings | ✔ | ✔ |
| Presentations and screen sharing | ✔ | ✔ |
| External participants | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dial in (US & international numbers) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Meet app for Android and iOS | ✔ | ✔ |