{"id":276729,"date":"2026-06-26T09:23:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T09:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=276729"},"modified":"2026-08-14T09:44:24","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T09:44:24","slug":"google-workspace-business-starter-vs-standard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/google-workspace-business-starter-vs-standard\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Workspace Business Starter vs Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-key-highlights\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the core differences in storage, security and video conferencing capabilities between both tiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how overall storage limits affect daily collaboration and file sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore advanced meeting features in the Standard plan to enhance team communication.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uncover the ideal option that fits your company budget without sacrificing essential productivity tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know when to upgrade your plan to support your business as it scales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picking the wrong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/introducing-google-workspace\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What Is Google Workspace? G Suite Benefits for Business\">Google Workspace<\/a> plan can mean overpaying for features you will never use or hitting a storage ceiling that slows your team down six months into a contract. Business Starter and Business Standard are the two most popular tiers for small and growing businesses. While they share the same core apps, the differences between them matter more than the $3.50 per user price gap suggests. The breakdown below covers every feature, pricing detail and upgrade signal you need to make the right call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-starter-vs-standard-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starter vs Standard at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving into the details of Google Workspace Business Starter vs Standard, here is a fast summary of who each plan is designed for and what separates them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business Starter:<\/strong> Targets solo professionals, freelancers and micro-teams that need custom business email, reliable access to Google productivity apps and modest storage without a large monthly commitment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Standard:<\/strong> Targets business owners and growing teams who want to save time, work more efficiently and scale their productivity with AI. It delivers 2 TB of pooled storage per user, recorded video meetings and automated collaboration tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quick recommendation:<\/strong> If your team has five or more people who regularly collaborate on files, host client calls or use AI workflows to turn everyday tasks into automated processes, Standard delivers enough additional value to justify the higher cost. For solo users or very small teams with light needs, Starter provides a capable, low-cost entry point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sections below explain the differences between Business Starter and Standard so you can match the right tier to your team&#8217;s actual workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-google-workspace-business-starter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Google Workspace Business Starter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business Starter is the entry-level tier in the Google Workspace Business lineup. At $3.50 per user per month on an annual plan, every user gets Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Meet and Chat under a custom domain. All core productivity apps are fully functional without restricted tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starter includes 30 GB of pooled storage per user, Google Meet for up to 100 participants without recording, standard security <span class=\"gutenberg-annotation\" data-annotation-uid=\"conv-1786337162664-4exz93k\" data-mce-annotation=\"gutenberg\">and admin controls and access<\/span> to Google AI assistant Gemini within Workspace apps. For teams that primarily need <a title=\"How to Choose a Professional Email Address for Your Business\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-professional-email-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional email<\/a> and document collaboration, Starter covers the essentials well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ideal-users\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideal users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starter works best for freelancers who want a domain-based email address, teams of two to four people with light storage demands and small businesses that do not rely on recorded video meetings or large shared file repositories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-google-workspace-business-standard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Google Workspace Business Standard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business Standard is the mid-tier plan, priced at $7 per user per month on an annual plan. Designed for business owners and teams who want to save time, work more efficiently and scale productivity with AI, Standard includes everything in Starter while building on storage capacity, meeting features and automated productivity tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-key-features-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard increases pooled storage to 2 TB per user, raises <a title=\"Google Meet for Business | Google Workspace from Bluehost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/google-workspace\/google-meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Meet<\/a> capacity to 150 participants and adds call recording saved directly to Drive. It also includes noise cancellation in Meet, mail merge in Gmail, eSignature in Docs and Drive and AppSheet Core for no-code internal tool building. Bluehost offers Google Workspace plans, including Standard and Plus, that deliver an AI-powered productivity platform with built-in tools for communication, content creation, data analysis and collaboration so you can automate everyday work, stay organized and get more done faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ideal-users-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideal users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard is a natural fit for teams of five or more, companies that regularly archive client video calls, remote teams depending on shared drives for project assets and business owners looking to eliminate manual tasks with AI assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-side-by-side-feature-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side-by-side feature comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table below gives you a direct look at how the two plans compare across the features that matter most for day-to-day business use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Business Starter<\/th><th>Business Standard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Price (annual billing)<\/td><td>$3.50\/user\/month<\/td><td>$7\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pooled storage per user<\/td><td>30 GB<\/td><td>2 TB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meet participants<\/td><td>Up to 100<\/td><td>Up to 150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meet recording<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes, saved to Drive<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Noise cancellation<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mail merge in Gmail<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>eSignature<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shared drives<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes, with expanded capacity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AppSheet Core<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gemini AI features<\/td><td>Everyday AI assistance<\/td><td>AI-powered workflows and automation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admin and security controls<\/td><td>Standard<\/td><td>Standard plus enhanced audit tools<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-storage-per-user\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Storage per user<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The storage gap is the starkest difference between the two plans. At 30 GB pooled per user, Starter teams can fill their allocation faster than expected once shared file libraries, email attachments and large presentations accumulate. Standard 2 TB per user effectively removes storage limits as a daily concern for most growing teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-video-meetings-and-recording\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Video meetings and recording<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meet functions well in both plans, but meeting recording is a clear dividing line. Teams that train new hires, run recurring client demos or hold all-hands sessions benefit significantly from archiving calls to Drive. Starter offers no native recording option, requiring third-party screen recording tools as a workaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-collaboration-and-productivity-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Collaboration and productivity tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both plans include real-time co-editing in Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms. Standard adds mail merge in Gmail for personalized outreach, eSignature for contracts in Docs and Drive and AppSheet Core for creating internal tools without writing code. These additions reduce the need for separate software subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-security-and-admin-controls\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Security and admin controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both plans include 2-step verification enforcement, endpoint management and access to the Google Admin console. Standard includes enhanced audit logs and flexible administrative controls for managing larger user groups. Neither plan includes enterprise-grade features like Vault for eDiscovery or Data Loss Prevention policies, which are reserved for Business Plus and Enterprise tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-ai-features-and-gemini\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. AI features and Gemini<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gemini AI assistance works across both plans to draft emails in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/googleworkspace-vs-gmail\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Google Workspace vs Gmail: What is the Difference?\">Gmail<\/a>, summarize documents in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/google-workspace\/google-docs\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Google Docs for Business | Google Workspace from Bluehost\">Docs<\/a>, analyze data in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/google-workspace\/google-sheets\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Google Sheets for Business | Google Workspace from Bluehost\">Sheets<\/a> and generate smart summaries after Meet calls. In Business Standard, larger storage limits and integrated automation enable teams to turn daily tasks into fuller AI-driven workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-business-starter-vs-standard-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Starter vs Standard pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both plans bill per user, so total monthly costs scale directly with team size. On annual billing, Starter costs $3.50 per user per month and Standard costs $7 per user per month. Flexible monthly billing is available for both options at higher rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10-person team on Starter:<\/strong> $35\/month\/$420\/year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10-person team on Standard:<\/strong> $70\/month\/$840\/year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual vs flexible billing:<\/strong> Annual plans lock in lower pricing, while flexible monthly billing suits teams that frequently add or remove users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The $420 annual difference for a 10-person team is meaningful. Base your decision on whether Standard features actively improve daily workflows rather than anticipated future needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-storage-comparison\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both plans use pooled storage, meaning all users in your organization share from a common total rather than individual fixed quotas. Starter provides 30 GB per user in the pool, whereas Standard provides 2 TB per user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, a five-person Starter team gets 150 GB total. This allocation can fill quickly when storing video files, client deliverables or large design assets. A single recorded Meet call can exceed 1 GB, making Standard 2 TB per user baseline the logical choice for teams that record meetings or handle media-heavy files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-collaboration-features-compared\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration features compared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-shared-drives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Shared drives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared drives are included in both plans, storing files owned by the organization rather than individual accounts. Files remain available when team members leave, protecting business continuity. On Starter, overall pooled storage limits constrain shared drive usage, whereas Standard gives teams ample room for shared file repositories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-google-meet-capabilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Google Meet capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For remote and client-facing teams, meeting recording is often the primary reason to choose Standard. Standard also adds noise cancellation, which improves audio clarity in open offices or busy home environments. Starter limits meetings to 100 participants, while Standard supports up to 150 participants for company meetings or presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-team-collaboration-tools\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Team collaboration tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard mail merge in Gmail allows you to send personalized emails directly from your inbox without relying on external marketing platforms. Combined with native eSignatures in Docs and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/google-workspace\/google-drive\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Google Drive for Business | Google Workspace from Bluehost\">Drive<\/a>, Standard manages routine client communication and contract steps in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-security-and-administration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security and administration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security across both plans includes 2-step verification enforcement, mobile device management and access to the Google Admin console. Standard adds enhanced audit reporting and administrative controls, which become valuable when managing 10 or more users across multiple roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard security settings handle basic protection for smaller teams. Enhanced audit tools in Standard benefit organizations handling sensitive customer data or operating in fields that require clear activity tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-ai-features-in-business-starter-vs-standard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI features in Business Starter vs Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For business owners and teams who want to save time, work more efficiently and scale productivity with AI, both plans provide embedded assistance through Gemini. Having AI built directly into your daily tools lets you automate routine work like drafting emails, summarizing documents and analyzing data right where you already work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bluehost offers Google Workspace Standard and Plus plans that deliver an AI-powered productivity platform with built-in tools for communication, content creation, data analysis and collaboration so you can automate everyday work, stay organized and get more done faster. While Starter provides core AI drafting and document help, Standard provides the expanded storage capacity and meeting recording transcriptions needed to surface insights faster, turn meetings into action and build AI-powered workflows across all your business tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-which-plan-fits-your-business-type\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which plan fits your business type?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-best-for-freelancers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best for freelancers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business Starter. A single professional rarely requires 2 TB of storage or 150-participant video meetings. At $3.50 per month, Starter covers custom email and full app access at an economical price for solo operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-best-for-startups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best for startups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on team size and operational needs. Early-stage startups under five people can begin on Starter and transition later. Startups relying on client demos, investor presentations or recorded calls should start on Standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-best-for-small-businesses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best for small businesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard is the practical choice for most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/google-workspace\/small-business\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Google Workspace for Small Business | Bluehost\">small businesses<\/a> with five or more employees. Expanded storage prevents capacity issues as teams expand and share files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-best-for-growing-teams\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best for growing teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard. Teams expanding beyond 10 members quickly exhaust Starter storage limits and benefit from mail merge outreach alongside expanded Meet functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-best-for-hybrid-and-remote-teams\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best for hybrid and remote teams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard. Recording video calls and managing shared cloud files across different locations are routine requirements for remote teams, making Standard features necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-when-should-you-upgrade-from-business-starter-to-standard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should you upgrade from Business Starter to Standard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several specific indicators show when a team has outgrown Starter and will benefit from upgrading to Standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pooled storage reaches 80% capacity as file sizes and attachments increase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your team requires video call recordings for onboarding, training or client reference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You pay separately for third-party eSignature or email outreach tools that Standard handles natively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Background noise on video calls disrupts client meetings and requires noise cancellation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your team reaches five or more people, creating friction around shared file management and storage quotas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upgrading from Business Starter to Standard occurs in the Google Admin console. Google prorates charges for the remaining billing cycle, charging only the difference from the upgrade date forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-pros-and-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-business-starter-pros-and-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Starter pros and cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Low entry cost at $3.50 per user per month, access to full core Workspace applications, built-in Gemini AI assistance, adequate storage for solo users or micro-teams, flexible monthly billing options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong> 30 GB storage ceiling fills quickly for active teams, lacking Meet video recording, noise cancellation, mail merge, eSignature and advanced workflow automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-business-standard-pros-and-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Standard pros and cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> 2 TB pooled storage per user eliminates storage limits, Meet recordings save directly to Drive, noise cancellation improves call audio, built-in mail merge and eSignature replace extra software subscriptions, AppSheet Core supports no-code internal tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Monthly cost doubles compared to Starter, built-in features like eSignature or AppSheet Core may exceed the needs of simple operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-which-plan-is-right-for-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which plan is right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choose Business Starter if:<\/strong> You operate as a solo professional or small team of two to four people with minimal storage demands, do not need recorded meetings and want custom domain business email at a lower cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choose Business Standard if:<\/strong> You manage a team of five or more people, need recorded meetings for client work or training, require 2 TB storage headroom, or plan to scale productivity using AI workflows across daily tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most growing businesses, Standard delivers greater long-term value by consolidating video recording, contract signing, mass outreach and document storage into one platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing between Google Workspace Business Starter and Standard comes down to team size and operational demands. Freelancers and micro-teams find value in Starter without paying for unneeded features. For growing teams where video calls, shared files and document workflows occur daily, Standard provides the storage, AI automation and meeting capabilities needed to work efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/google-workspace-setup\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Google Workspace Setup Guide for Business Email\">setting up Google Workspace<\/a> as part of your core technology stack, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/google-workspace\">Bluehost Google Workspace<\/a> integration offers simplified account management directly alongside your web hosting setup. Get started today and pair custom business email with a hosting solution built for growing businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17864352174670\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between Google Workspace Business Starter and Standard?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Business Standard provides 2 TB of pooled storage per user compared to 30 GB in Starter. It adds Google Meet recording, noise cancellation, mail merge in Gmail, eSignature in Docs and Drive and AppSheet Core. Standard costs $7 per user per month on annual billing, while Starter costs $3.50 per user per month.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17864352174671\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I upgrade from Business Starter to Standard anytime?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. You can upgrade at any time through the Google Admin console. Google prorates billing from the upgrade date forward, so you pay only the price difference for the remainder of the billing period.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17864352174672\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Business Standard worth the extra cost?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For teams of five or more using video meetings, shared storage and email outreach, Standard provides strong value. Meeting recording and native eSignatures often replace separate software subscriptions, helping offset the plan price.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17864352174673\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does Business Starter include Gemini AI?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Gemini AI features are included in both Business Starter and Business Standard. Both plans provide AI help across Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Meet, though Standard offers larger storage limits to support broader AI workflows.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17864352174674\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much storage do I get with each plan?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Business Starter provides 30 GB of pooled storage per user. Business Standard provides 2 TB of pooled storage per user. In both plans, storage is pooled across all account users, giving administrators flexibility in allocating capacity across the team.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key highlights Picking the wrong Google Workspace plan can mean overpaying for features you will never use or hitting a storage ceiling that slows your team down six months into a contract. Business Starter and Business Standard are the two most popular tiers for small and growing businesses. 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