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# Compare SmarterMail vs Google Workspace

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> Detailed comparison between SmarterMail and Google Workspace. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SmarterMail | Google Workspace |
| **Overall rating** | 3.9/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 17483 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 499.00 | USD 7.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SmarterMail

SmarterMail is the perfect Exchange alternative for any business looking for an enterprise email server for Windows or Linux. Includes desktop/mobile support and complete Outlook integration.

### Google Workspace

Google Workspace is used by startups, healthcare, retailers, manufacturers, government agencies, professional services, tech companies, sales, marketing, and HR teams.

## Key features

### SmarterMail

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Chat/Messaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Email Marketing
- Email Monitoring
- Email Templates
- Inbox Management
- Prioritization
- Real-Time Reporting
- Reporting/Analytics
- Response Management
- Routing
- Search/Filter
- Shared Inboxes
- Signature Management
- Spam Blocker
- Tagging
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

### Google Workspace

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Chat/Messaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Email Marketing
- Email Monitoring
- Email Templates
- Inbox Management
- Prioritization
- Real-Time Reporting
- Reporting/Analytics
- Response Management
- Routing
- Search/Filter
- Shared Inboxes
- Signature Management
- Spam Blocker
- Tagging
- Whitelisting/Blacklisting

## Links

- [View SmarterMail Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/116528/smartermail)
- [View Google Workspace Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/168389/google-workspace)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/116528/168389/smartermail/vs/google-workspace)

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