Ask HN: Google Workspace Alternatives for Startups

#1

Post by himanshuy » Fri, Sep 08, 2023, 3:09 PM UTC

Hi, What would you recommend Google Workspace alternative for startups?

I have setup my account and having a terrible experience with it.

I am literally on the verge of losing my first customer because of inefficiency of Google Workspace.

Re: Ask HN: Google Workspace Alternatives for Startups

#2

Post by smoldesu » Fri, Sep 08, 2023, 3:12 PM UTC

NextCloud or OwnCloud might be worth looking into.

Re: Ask HN: Google Workspace Alternatives for Startups

#3

Post by tikkun » Fri, Sep 08, 2023, 3:55 PM UTC

That'd be nice, if there was one that had a gsheets and gdocs and gmail alternative that had as good or better UX to google's versions too, I'd give it a go.

Re: Ask HN: Google Workspace Alternatives for Startups

#4

Post by solardev » Fri, Sep 08, 2023, 4:07 PM UTC

What features are you looking for? Just an online office suite?

Office 365 and Zoho are two others.

Re: Ask HN: Google Workspace Alternatives for Startups

#5

Post by adocomplete » Fri, Sep 08, 2023, 4:48 PM UTC

Zoho is a pretty good option from a cost perspective. But user experience is not as good as Workspace imo.

Re: Ask HN: Google Workspace Alternatives for Startups

#6

Post by tizio13 » Fri, Sep 08, 2023, 6:43 PM UTC

I’m sorry you are struggling with Workspaces. If you don’t mind me asking, what seems to be the problem?

I’m a former workspace admin and still manage a personal account for my domain. I’d love to offer any advice if you’re welcome to it.

Re: Ask HN: Google Workspace Alternatives for Startups

#7

Post by jklein11 » Sat, Sep 09, 2023, 2:24 AM UTC

What about Google workspace is costing you clients?