Bit.ai vs Google Docs

Bit.ai

• Teams writing documents that mix text with embedded files, designs and spreadsheets
• Sales and client teams that want to see who opened a shared document
• Small groups of up to 5 that can stay within 50 documents on the free plan

Google Docs

• People and teams who draft and review documents together in a browser
• Organizations that already pay for Google Workspace
• Collecting edits and comments from collaborators outside the company

Bit.ai

• The Free plan stops at 5 members, 50 documents and 1 GB of storage, and does not include the AI Genius assistant.
• Trackable documents, unlimited storage and free guest access need Business at $15 per user a month billed annually.
• Paid plans include 20K AI words a month; more costs $10 per 100K words, and the vendor says it does not offer refunds.
• The site describes a browser-based product and lists no desktop or mobile apps.

Google Docs

• There is no standalone paid Docs plan; the business version comes only as part of Google Workspace, with Gmail, Drive and Meet.
• Gemini in Docs and eSignature are not in Business Starter; both start at Business Standard, $14 per user / month on a 1-year commitment.
• Offline editing on a computer works only in Chrome or Microsoft Edge with the Google Docs Offline extension installed.
• Google lists Docs for web browsers, Android, iPhone and iPad; no Windows or Mac desktop app is listed.

Bit.ai

Document editor with widgets

Typing a slash opens a menu for inserting code blocks, tables, math equations, signatures, file previews and visual link previews into a document.

Wikis from documents

Any document becomes a wiki when subpages are added, which builds a content tree for navigation. Workspaces, folders and subfolders are unlimited.

Real-time collaboration

Team members, clients and guests can be invited to edit and comment on the same document at once. Free guest access is part of the Business plan.

Sharing and tracking

Documents are shared by live link or embedded on a website, with password protection and link expiry. Trackable documents with engagement analytics are on Business.

AI Genius writing assistant

AI Genius drafts, summarizes, translates and revises text. Paid plans include 20K words a month, with more sold at $10 per 100K words; it is not on the free plan.

Embeds from other apps

Content from more than 100 apps, including Figma, Google Sheets, Typeform and Airtable, sits live inside a document, and cloud files are inserted from Google Drive, OneDrive, Box or Dropbox.

Google Docs

Co-editing, comments and version history

Several people can edit one document at the same time, leave comments and assign action items. Earlier versions can be opened and restored, and sharing settings control who can view, comment or edit.

Smart chips and building blocks

Typing @ inserts people, files, calendar events and dropdown menus, or building blocks such as meeting notes, email drafts and review trackers.

Document tabs and pageless mode

A document can be split into tabs for each part of a project or report, and pageless mode removes page breaks for continuous writing.

Gemini in Docs

Drafts and restyles documents from prompts, drawing on a user's Drive, Gmail and Chat. Among Business editions it starts at Business Standard; Starter does not include it.

Word and PDF files

Microsoft Word documents can be edited directly without making a copy, or converted to Docs format. PDF files can be imported and worked on as well.

Offline editing

Documents can be opened, created and edited without a connection. On a computer this requires Chrome or Microsoft Edge with the Google Docs Offline extension.

Bit.ai

• Free$0

  Up to 5 members and 50 documents, with the content library, import options, a 5 MB file limit and 1 GB of storage.

• Pro$8

  per user / month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly)

  No user limit, unlimited documents, 500 GB of storage, export options, embedding of docs and wikis, and 20K AI Genius words.

• Business$15

  per user / month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly)

  Everything in Pro plus trackable documents, unlimited storage, free guest access, priority support and personalized team demos.

• AI Genius add-on$10

  per 100K words / month, added to a paid plan

  Extra AI writing allowance in blocks of 100K words, up to 1 million words a month across the organization.

Google Docs

• Personal Google Account$0

  Create, edit and share documents in a browser or the mobile apps, with comments, version history and offline access.

• Business Starter$7

  per user / month, 1-year commitment ($8.40 flexible)

  Google Workspace with Docs and 30 GB of pooled storage per user. Gemini in Docs and eSignature are not included.

• Business Standard$14

  per user / month, 1-year commitment ($16.80 flexible)

  2 TB of pooled storage per user. The lowest Business edition with Gemini in Docs and eSignature with Docs and PDFs.

• Business Plus$22

  per user / month, 1-year commitment ($26.40 flexible)

  Everything in Standard with 5 TB of pooled storage per user, plus Vault, eDiscovery and advanced endpoint management.

• EnterpriseCustom

  No minimum or maximum user count, with data loss prevention, context-aware access and data regions; priced through Google sales.

Bit.ai

• Annual discount

  Lower per-user price with annual billing

  The pricing toggle labels annual billing as saving 25%. Pro is $8 per user a month billed annually against $12 monthly, and Business $15 against $20.

• Nonprofit

  Non-profit discount on request

  The pricing page lists a non-profit discount for organizations that contact Bit.ai from their organization email. No amount is published.

• Education

  Education discount on request

  The pricing page lists an education discount for educators, students and administrators who contact Bit.ai. No amount is published.

• Startups

  Startup discount on request

  The pricing page lists a startup discount for startups that contact Bit.ai. No amount is published.

Google Docs

• Annual discount

  Save 16% with a 1-year commitment

  Business Starter is $7 per user per month on the Annual/Fixed-Term Plan against $8.40 on the Flexible Plan. Standard drops from $16.80 to $14 and Plus from $26.40 to $22.

• Nonprofit

  Google Workspace for Nonprofits at $0

  Eligible nonprofits get Google Workspace for Nonprofits at $0, or Business Standard at $3.50 and Business Plus at $6.16 per user per month on a 1-year commitment.

• Education

  Education Fundamentals at no charge

  Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals, which includes Docs, is available at no charge to qualifying institutions.