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I'm not sure which to use?
I'm not sure which to use?
A deciding factor has to do with the environment you are working in. If your employer or business is heavy into using Microsoft learn all you can about the apps that are being used there.
If you are a small business and, on a tight budget, Microsoft and Google Apps offer free access. Free means limited but Google Apps will be less limited than Microsoft in the free category.
Microsoft 365 and Google Apps & Workspace offer a range of great products to use at home and work.
Both are always improving and are integrating AI - Artificial Intelligence to enhance creativity and productivity.
Possibilities to learn and use both of these are seemingly limitless and that is good for everyone.
Free usually means online information only support, some limits to how things function, and a limit on storage space, with an option to purchase more storage independent of a service subscription. The free category offers startup businesses a great way to function while keeping costs minimal.
A subscription expands support, gives full app functionality and access to other apps, and includes a generous amount of storage space.
Explore the great benefits that each has to offer both free and subscription.
Microsoft 365 Account - Free
Has free access to their productivity apps, but has limited function. This is ideal for students or a business on a tight budget that does not need the full functionality of all the apps.
Microsoft has integrated AI - Artificial Intelligence to help increase creativity and productivity in a seamless fashion.
Storage starts at 5GB, but you will be able to buy more storage, while you keep the free account.
Microsoft 365 Account - Subscription
Offers subscription-based access to many fully functional productivity apps as well as other features and services not available to a free the Account, such as much more storage.
Storage ranges from 1TB per person for Home or Business. Family plans allocate 1TB a person up to 6TB for a family total.
Microsoft 365 - Subscription is for home and business (small, medium, large), education, and non-profit users. Live support is offered in addition to text and video support.
Microsoft has integrated AI - Artificial Intelligence to help increase creativity and productivity in a seamless fashion.
Sign Up Free Microsoft 365 or Subscribe or Compare
Microsoft 365 has a free limited version of Word, Excel, & Power Point that can be used only online. Free Microsoft OneDrive storage is 5 GB. To use the free versions you will need a Microsoft account.
Microsoft 365 full version is yearly or monthly subscription based and is a great value offering numerous benefits. One example is, as a subscriber you also get 1TB or more storage on Microsoft OneDrive.
Office Home & Student is available as a onetime purchase.
Not sure which is best, compare all versions here: Compare Microsoft 365
Explore Microsoft 365 Apps and their Potential
The possibilities are limitless here.
To use Microsoft 365 Apps you will need a Microsoft account, you can sign up for free.
Microsoft 365 Apps Basic Training
Training (Basics for Microsoft Office Apps) are offered free by Microsoft for: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, & more.
No signup needed for training.
Try Microsoft 365 for free or compare subscription options
Google Apps Personal Account - Free
Has free access to their productivity apps via a free Gmail Basic account.
Offers access to their apps, 15GB of storage, online text and video how to support only.
Google Workspace Account - Subscription
Offers subscription-based access to their productivity apps as well as other features and services not available to a free Google Apps Personal Account.
Storage ranges are 30GB to 5TB.
Google Workspace is for business (small, medium, large), education, and non-profit users, and live support, in addition to text and video support.
Google Apps Personal Account with Free Gmail and Training Resources
Google Apps are available free with a personal Google Gmail account. There is training for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Google Drive, & more.
No signup needed for training, but is recommended.
You will need a personal Google Gmail account to be able to use Google's Apps.
Sign up for a free personal Google Gmail account.
Free Sign Up Gmail
Another way to access help or training while in a Google App:
Open a Google App such as Docs or Sheets.
Open a new or existing document.
Then from the main menu select Help, then select Help or Training.
Google Workspace Basic Training
Training for Productivity Apps for Business, Education, & Nonprofit Organizations.
Training offered by Google
You do not need a Google Workspace account to use Google's Apps.
Be sure to have your own Personal Gmail account to use the apps.
There is an offer for a free 14-day trial period of Google Workspace. After the trial a fee will apply according to your choice of subscription.
Storage ranges from starting at 30GB to 5TB.
Compare Google Workspace: Pricing and Storage
If you are a small or medium sized business, you can Sign up for a Google Workspace account here: Signup Google Workspace
Google Apps Personal Account Tutorial
A wonderful resource presented in an easy-to-follow tutorial format for using Google Apps, and more.
These and other Tutorials are offered free by GFC Global
No signup needed for training using GFC Global
You will need a Personal Google Gmail account to be able to use Google's Apps
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