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Quick comparison
- Email: Exchange Online (M365) vs Gmail (Workspace)
- Docs: Office apps vs Google Docs/Sheets
- Meetings: Teams vs Google Meet
- Admin/security: both are strong, setup matters
When Microsoft 365 is a better fit
- You rely heavily on Excel/Word/Outlook workflows
- You want Teams + SharePoint-centric collaboration
When Google Workspace is a better fit
- Your team is browser-first and likes simple collaboration
- You want lighter admin with strong defaults
For most New Zealand small businesses, Microsoft 365 is the default because Outlook, Teams, and Excel already sit in daily work. Google Workspace is a strong choice if the team lives in the browser and wants simpler sharing. Either way, turn on MFA, control who can share files, and keep a backup outside the suite. We can set that up or migrate you without losing email.
Need help choosing or migrating?
We can recommend the best stack and set it up securely (MFA, devices, sharing, backups).