What should I look for in a Google Workspace alternative?

When evaluating an alternative to Google Workspace, look for providers that are comparable in services and pricing, while prioritizing privacy, legal compliance, and verifiable open-source trust. Proton offers all of these, delivering a fully encrypted suite of tools that goes beyond Google Workspace’s offerings to keep your entire team secure and productive.

What is Proton Workspace?

Proton Workspace combines the secure productivity tools you need to run your organization under one subscription. It includes email, calendar, cloud storage, password manager, VPN, video conferencing, and our private AI chat assistant Lumo. It is available in two plans, Workspace Standard and Workspace Premium.

What’s the difference between Workspace Standard and Workspace Premium?

Workspace Standard and Workspace Premium both give you Proton’s core suite: Proton Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs and Sheets, Meet, VPN, and Pass. The Standard tier provides each user with 1 TB of encrypted storage, supports up to 15 custom email domains, and allows video meetings for up to 100 participants at once. The Premium tier expands those limits: each user receives 3 TB of storage, you can configure up to 20 custom email domains, and video meetings can accommodate up to 250 participants simultaneously. In addition, Premium subscribers gain unlimited access to Lumo, Proton’s privacy‑first chat assistant, and email data retention policies.

Why is end‑to‑end encryption important?

End‑to‑end encryption ensures your data is encrypted on your device and remains unreadable in transit and at rest, so only intended recipients can decrypt it. This reduces the risk of data breaches and third‑party access, keeping your data protected.

Can I try Proton Workspace before committing?

Yes, you can explore Proton Workspace plans with a 14-day free trial to test how it integrates with your team, systems, and workflows.

The private and encrypted Google Workspace alternative

Trusted by 100,000+ enterprises worldwide, Proton Workspace empowers your team to collaborate and stay productive without compromising on privacy. Discover why Proton is the best alternative to Google Workspace.

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Proton for Business vs. Google Workspace

Comparison of Proton for Business vs. Google Workspace
	Proton	Google
Secure business email	Yes	Yes
Video conferencing	Yes	Yes
Calendar and meeting scheduling	Yes	Yes
Cloud storage	Yes	Yes
Online document and spreadsheet editing	Yes	Yes
AI chat assistant	Yes	Yes
VPN	Yes	No
Password manager	Yes	No
End-to-end encryption	Yes	No
Open source	Yes	No
Swiss privacy laws	Yes	No
Outside US jurisdiction	Yes	No
Ad-free business model	Yes	No
No AI training on your data	Yes	No

Where productivity meets privacy

Proton Workspace equips your team with a suite of encrypted tools that keep your data safe from breaches, AI training, and surveillance.

Send and receive emails with total privacy.

Securely organize team schedules and meetings.

Store and share confidential files and folders.

Create and edit collaborative online documents.

Visualize and analyze data with secure spreadsheets.

Host and join end-to-end encrypted meetings.

Defend internal networks & resources.

Simplify team access to company credentials.

Work more efficiently with a private AI assistant.

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Why choose Proton over Google Workspace

Work with total data ownership

All Proton tools use end-to-end encryption, guaranteeing that every email, meeting, and file stays fully private. Unlike Google, Proton cannot read, use, or monetize your data.

Enjoy superior value in a unified suite

Going beyond Google Workspace’s offerings, Proton’s plans include encrypted mail, calendar, cloud storage, video conferencing, document editing, VPN, password manager, and AI assistant in one powerful, cost-effective bundle.

Achieve seamless compliance

Proton is headquartered in Switzerland and outside of US jurisdiction, meaning your data is protected by some of the world’s strongest privacy laws. Backed by ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type II verification, we simplify compliance with data regulations such as HIPAA, CCPA, and GDPR.

Benefit from a user-first business model

Proton operates on subscriptions, not surveillance. Unlike Google, we do not have venture capital investors. That means we only innovate for your benefit, not for profit.

Trust in open source transparency

Every Proton app is open source and independently audited so anyone can verify our security — not just trust in marketing claims.

Switch seamlessly from Google Workspace

Migrate over quickly and get onboarded with minimal downtime. Proton Workspace provides easy migration tools and dedicated support so you and your team can hit the ground running.

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Trusted by over 100,000 organizations worldwide

30k

Finance and technology professionals

10k

Growing startups

15k

Non-profit organzations

20+

EU Government Organizations

+100 million

Accounts

United People Global

“We use the best encrypted email service provider in the world. It is inspiring that more and more people are using Proton Mail and essentially saying, I am taking privacy more seriously.”

Avocats Sans Frontières

Administration and IT Manager

"The implementation of Proton Mail has allowed us to strengthen our security on our platforms and improve out cyber security knowledge. With Proton, we’ve been able to centralise out digital tools which has helped us reduce costs by 70%."

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Proton Workspace vs. Google Workspace: Frequently asked questions

What should I look for in a Google Workspace alternative?: When evaluating an alternative to Google Workspace, look for providers that are comparable in services and pricing, while prioritizing privacy, legal compliance, and verifiable open-source trust. Proton offers all of these, delivering a fully encrypted suite of tools that goes beyond Google Workspace’s offerings to keep your entire team secure and productive.
What is Proton Workspace?: Proton Workspace combines the secure productivity tools you need to run your organization under one subscription. It includes email, calendar, cloud storage, password manager, VPN, video conferencing, and our private AI chat assistant Lumo. It is available in two plans, Workspace Standard and Workspace Premium.
What’s the difference between Workspace Standard and Workspace Premium?: Workspace Standard and Workspace Premium both give you Proton’s core suite: Proton Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs and Sheets, Meet, VPN, and Pass. The Standard tier provides each user with 1 TB of encrypted storage, supports up to 15 custom email domains, and allows video meetings for up to 100 participants at once. The Premium tier expands those limits: each user receives 3 TB of storage, you can configure up to 20 custom email domains, and video meetings can accommodate up to 250 participants simultaneously. In addition, Premium subscribers gain unlimited access to Lumo, Proton’s privacy‑first chat assistant, and email data retention policies.
Why is end‑to‑end encryption important?: End‑to‑end encryption ensures your data is encrypted on your device and remains unreadable in transit and at rest, so only intended recipients can decrypt it. This reduces the risk of data breaches and third‑party access, keeping your data protected.
Can I try Proton Workspace before committing?: Yes, you can explore Proton Workspace plans with a 14-day free trial to test how it integrates with your team, systems, and workflows.