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G Suite Pricing: Latest Pricing and G Suite Basic Use Case

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:58:36 +0530

We’re all familiar with Gmail, but if you’re a business user, you’ve probably also come across Google G Suite at some stage.

What is G Suite, exactly?

More than a decade ago, Google introduced Gmail their first cloud-native productivity app to help make email safer and more comfortable for everyone. Since then, they pioneered more ways for teams to collaborate in real-time with products like Google Calendar, Docs, Drive and Hangouts. Together, these apps make up G Suite, the google's set of intelligent, secure productivity and collaboration tools.

Typically, people see G Suite as the competitor for business productivity tools like Microsoft Office 365 and Zoho Workplace.

Being the cheaper option for business productivity tools along with the trust of Google has made it popular with millions of small-to-medium businesses worldwide. Higher-level plans offering advanced archiving, security and administrative features have also made it an attractive choice for larger enterprises.

Over the last ten years, G Suite has grown to provide more tools, functionality and value to help businesses transform the way they work. The one thing that hasn't changed over this time was price.

This recent price rise has left many potential new customers wondering: is G Suite still an affordable option? What exactly do they get in return, and is the new pricing justified?

Find out as we take you through everything you need to know about the new G Suite pricing, to help you make a decision.

G Suite Pricing: How much does G Suite cost?

Starting on April 2, 2019*, G Suite offers three main plans: Basic, which costs INR 210/user/month and comes with 30GB of Google Drive storage; Business, which costs INR 714 /user/month and provides unlimited storage and extra security and admin controls; and Enterprise, with unlimited storage and advanced controls, which costs INR 1650 /user/month.

The new pricing can be manageable if you’re a smaller business with just few users.

If you’re a mid-large sized business, running your entire team’s email, storage and productivity tools out of G Suite the new price would slightly increase your budget.

Still, you might find it’s worth it, if what you’re getting for that price meets your business’s requirements. So let’s take a look at what tools and features you get access to on each G Suite plan.

What’s Included in Each G Suite Plan?

Each G Suite plan will give you access to your email account and all the G Suite productivity and collaboration tools. The main differences lie in storage allowance, security features, and the level of administrative control you have over these products.

	For Small Companies	For Medium & Large Companies
	G Suite Basic	G Suite Business	G Suite Enterprise
	₹210.00 /month	₹714.00 /month	₹1650.00 /month
	Professional email (using your own domain)
Professional email (using your own domain)	✔	✔	✔
	G Suite Products (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Hangouts, Forms, Sites)
G Suite Products (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, Hangouts, Forms, Sites)	✔	✔	✔
	File storage
File storage	30GB	Unlimited*	Unlimited
	24/7 support
24/7 support	✔	✔	✔
	App Maker
App Maker	✘	✔	✔
	Max. number of Hangouts participants
Max. number of Hangouts participants	25	50	100
	Ability to record and save Hangouts meetings
Ability to record and save Hangouts meetings	✘	✘	✔
	Live streaming on Hangouts
Live streaming on Hangouts	✘	✘	✔
	Cloud Search (advanced enterprise-wide search through Gmail, Drive, Docs etc)
Cloud Search (advanced enterprise-wide search through Gmail, Drive, Docs etc)	✘	✔	✔
	Advanced enterprise controls (data loss prevention, security center, security key management etc)
Advanced enterprise controls (data loss prevention, security center, security key management etc)	✘	✘	✔
	Alerts for changes to Drive documents
Alerts for changes to Drive documents	✘	✔	✔
	Google Vault security (archiving for mail and chat messages, export features etc)
Google Vault security (archiving for mail and chat messages, export features etc)	✘	✔	✔
	Ability to set rules for device management
Ability to set rules for device management	✘	✘	✔

* Unlimited storage on the Business plan is available if you have 5 or more users; otherwise, you'll get 1TB of storage per user

Use case for G Suite Basic

This plan would suit you if:

You’re a freelancer, individual or small business owner who manages a small team (i.e., less than five employees).
You want an email address on your custom domain.
You want to run your office tools out of Google.
You don’t work with large file formats and don’t need a considerable amount of space to store files and emails.
You don’t need archiving for your emails and chat messages, or advanced admin and security controls.

However, if you have a bigger team and don’t think the 30GB of personal storage will cut it, then it’s worth considering one of the higher plans.

Transfer Gsuite Account To A Partner

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:26:35 +0530

Transferring your G Suite account to a reseller requires “Transfer Token”

Since Google only accepts credit card payments (in USD) for purchasing G Suite online from Google, if you wish to use bank transfer and pay with local currency in order to avoid exchange loss, you can switch your G Suite billing to Support4u Services Pvt Ltd who offers such payment method.

If you want to purchase G Suite through a Reseller, you need to provide them a “Transfer Token”. The so-called Transfer Token refers to the 16-digit alphanumeric code generated from the G Suite control panel. Through this code, the authorised reseller transfers your G Suite billing to them, and they will pay to Google on your behalf in the future. This transfer will not affect the operation of Google services, and it will take effect within about 6 hours, and it can be used normally during the period.

Process to obtain "Transfer Token"

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 1

How to obtain this “Transfer Token”?

Go to this link and log in with the Super Admin’s account of your organisation and check the box to agree to the terms and conditions.

STEP 2

Generate the “Transfer Token”?

STEP 3

Copy the Alphanumeric “Transfer Token”?

Please note that the transfer token expires 14 days after being generated. Please share the transfer token to your reseller in order to transfer your account successfully.

Advantages of purchasing GSUITE through Support4u Services Pvt Ltd

Convenience of cash flow

By purchasing G Suite through Support4u, not only will you be able to use bank transfer, but you can also choose to pay in local currency. This grants you more convenience and flexibility in payment.

Free Technical Support

If you encounter any problems with the use, or do not know how to set up the G Suite Admin Console, you can contact our specialists by phone or email, who will respond instantly within 24 hours.

From Whom Should I Order GSUITE: Google or a Partner?

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:25:54 +0530

Differences between purchasing G Suite through Google or a reseller: consultation, technical support and payment method.

Reason 1: Resellers provide consultation on implementation

The reseller provides pre-implementation consultation and gives advice on the implementation process; while the official purchase does not provide consultation. You will have to configure G Suite and make sure it works properly all by yourself. If you already have experience with the implementation of G Suite, and if you are familiar with the settings, you can buy it directly from the official organisation. However, if you are purchasing G Suite for the first time, you will be advised to consult the reseller to assist with the process.

Reason 2: Technical support is offered by reseller

If you purchase G Suite through a reseller, when you encounter technical problems after the implementation, you can get technical support from the reseller (via phone and email ). Other value-added services such as G Suite training is also available for you to purchase with G Suite. However, if you purchase through Google, there will be no after-sales support provided. You will have to find and read the official document provided online. Therefore, if you do not possess the knowledge and technical skills related to email system, it is recommended to purchase it from the resellers. If problems occur, you can get technical support from them immediately. On the other hand, there are not many differences in buying G Suite through Google and a reseller if you’ve got related technical skills.

Reason 3: Payment method, tax and currency

The official payment method is credit card, and the reseller provides transfer, remittance, and payment in local currency. Therefore, users who do not want cross-border trading, tax implications as per local laws of your country or those who wish to pay in local currency with the internal financial operations of the company to reduce costs induced by exchange rate, are recommended to purchase G Suite from the reseller. However, if there is no such demand and you do not mind paying by credit card, you may also purchase it officially

Summary of Comparison

	GOOGLE	SUPPORT4U
Pre-purchase consultation	Not Available	Free Consultation
After-sales support	Longer waiting time with Google customer service, and a PIN code is required	One-stop window assistance by a specialist. Issues can be resolved quickly.
Accepted payment methods	Credit Card	Wire Transfer, Cheque, Credit Card, Cash
G Suite implementation service	Not Available	Assistance with implementation
Training	Online Documentation	Personalised Training
Volume Discount	Not Available	Negotiable(Mail us at sales@support4u.in)

If you have already purchased G Suite directly with Google now, you can switch this transaction and buy it from a reseller. Even if you have already purchased it from another reseller, you can still transfer it to Support4u and enjoy our services. The process only requires a “transfer token” to authorise us to transfer your G Suite billing. Please refer to the Google link “Transfer to a Partner” for more information.

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