Google Docs Business Starter
The Google Docs Business Starter plan costs $7 per user / month, 1-year commitment ($8.40 flexible).
What the plan includes
Google Workspace with Docs and 30 GB of pooled storage per user. Gemini in Docs and eSignature are not included.
As stated on workspace.google.comThe plans either side of it
- Personal Google Account$0one below
Create, edit and share documents in a browser or the mobile apps, with comments, version history and offline access.
- Business Standard$14 per user / month, 1-year commitment ($16.80 flexible)one above
2 TB of pooled storage per user. The lowest Business edition with Gemini in Docs and eSignature with Docs and PDFs.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Confluence | $6.70 a month | Yes |
| Slab | $6.67 a month | Yes |
| Kipwise | $6.30 a month | No |
| Bit.ai | $8 a month | Yes |
| Docmost | $6 a month | Yes |
| Nuclino | $6 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Google Docs Business Starter questions
How much is the Google Docs Business Starter plan?
The Google Docs Business Starter plan costs $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.
What is the difference between Google Docs Personal Google Account and Business Starter?
Personal Google Account costs $0 and gives you create, edit and share documents in a browser or the mobile apps, with comments, version history and offline access. Business Starter costs $7 per user / month, 1-year commitment ($8.40 flexible) and gives you google Workspace with Docs and 30 GB of pooled storage per user. Gemini in Docs and eSignature are not included.
Is it worth moving from Business Starter to Business Standard?
That depends on what you need. Business Standard costs $14 per user / month, 1-year commitment ($16.80 flexible) and adds 2 TB of pooled storage per user. The lowest Business edition with Gemini in Docs and eSignature with Docs and PDFs. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Google Docs have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Free with a personal Google Account: anyone signed in can create, edit and share documents. Some features, such as joining a Meet call from a document, need a Google Workspace plan. There is also a 14-day Google Workspace trial.
When was this checked?
Oct 10, 2026, against https://workspace.google.com/pricing. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.