Google Workspace Business Starter vs. Business Standard: The Ultimate Comparison for Growing Businesses

Choosing the right email and productivity suite is one of the first major IT decisions a business makes. As a Google Workspace reseller, we often hear the same question: “Should I save money with the Starter plan, or is the Standard plan worth the extra investment?” . Confused between Google Workspace Business Starter & Google Workspace Business Standard? We compare to help businesses choose the best Google Workspace plan.

While both plans give you a professional you@yourcompany.com email address, the difference lies in storage, collaboration, power, and meetings.

Google Workspace Business Starter Vs Business Standard 

1. Storage: The “30 GB” vs. “2 TB” Dilemma

This is the biggest differentiator.

• Google Workspace Business Starter (30 GB): You get 30 GB of storage per user. This space is shared across your Gmail, Google Drive, and Photos.

  • The Catch: For many modern businesses, 30 GB fills up quickly (often within 1-2 years) if you send large attachments or save high-res images. Once it’s full, you stop receiving emails.

• Google Workspace Business Standard (2 TB): You get 2,000 GB (2 TB) of storage per user.

  • The Benefit: This is massive. It allows your team to use Google Drive as a true cloud server, backing up all laptop files without worrying about hitting limits.

2. Google Meet: Do You Need to Record?

If you use video calls for client meetings, training, or sales pitches, this feature alone often dictates the choice.

• Google Workspace Business Starter: You can host meetings with up to 100 participants, but you cannot record them.

• Google Workspace Business Standard: You can host up to 150 participants and, crucially, you can record meetings. The recordings are automatically saved to your Google Drive—perfect for revisiting client requirements or training new staff.

3. Shared Drives: Team Collaboration

• Google Workspace Business Starter: Users only have “My Drive.” If an employee leaves, their files can be tricky to transfer.

• Google Workspace Business Standard: Includes Shared Drives. These are folders owned by the company, not the individual. If an employee leaves, the files stay in the Shared Drive. This is essential for data security and continuity.

Google Workspace Business Starter Vs Business Standard 

Feature	Business Starter	Business Standard
Best For	Freelancers, Solopreneurs	Small to Mid-sized Teams
Storage	30 GB per user	2 TB per user
Video Meetings	100 participants	150 participants + Recording
Shared Drives	No	Yes
Support	Standard Support	Standard Support
Security	Basic Management	Advanced Management

Conclusion: Which One Should You Buy?

Choose Business Starter if:

• You are a freelancer or a team of 1-2 people.

• You don’t handle large files (like video or high-res design).

• You don’t need to record your video calls.

Choose Business Standard if:

• You are a growing team that needs a central file server (Shared Drives).

• You want to record meetings for future reference.

• You never want to worry about deleting emails to “free up space.”

Still not sure?

As a Google Workspace reseller, [namaSTu.com] can analyse your current usage and recommend the perfect plan. Plus, we handle the migration and setup for you!

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