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Google Drive Enterprise pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $22 per user/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: Yes
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

Google Drive Enterprise offers 5 pricing tiers: Free, Starter, Standard, Plus, Enterprise. Standard paid plans include Free at $0/user/month, Starter at $7/user/month, Standard at $14/user/month. The Starter plan is small teams.

Compared to other document management software, Google Drive Enterprise is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 2 pricing pages and reviews

Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is Google's cloud productivity and collaboration platform, used by 10+ million businesses worldwide including companies like Airbus, Colgate-Palmolive, and Nielsen. The platform provides Gmail business email, Google Drive cloud storage, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Google Meet video conferencing, Google Chat, and Calendar, with deep integration across all Google services and third-party applications.

Google Workspace pricing is structured around five tiers: Business Starter ($6/user/month with 30 GB storage), Business Standard ($12/month with 2 TB), Business Plus ($18/month with 5 TB and advanced security), Enterprise Standard (custom pricing with pooled storage as needed), and Enterprise Plus (custom pricing with unlimited storage). Enterprise tier pricing is not publicly listed and requires sales contact, typically $20-30/user/month.

In this comprehensive guide, we break down Google Workspace pricing from Business Starter through Enterprise Plus, explain pooled storage limits and meeting capacity, compare pricing to Microsoft 365 and Box alternatives, and reveal hidden costs including storage pooling constraints, Vault eDiscovery upgrade requirements, meeting recording limitations, Google Voice phone add-ons, third-party backup needs, and Enterprise migration services that can impact your total cost of ownership.

All Google Drive Enterprise Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Free Free Free 0 Personal use
Starter storage_gb: 30 $7 /user/month $84 /user/month Small teams
Standard storage_gb: 2000 $14 /user/month $168 /user/month Growing teams
Plus storage_gb: 5000 $22 /user/month $264 /user/month Large teams
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Free

  • 15 GB storage
  • Basic email

Starter

  • 30 GB storage
  • Gemini AI assistant

Standard

  • 2 TB storage
  • Advanced AI features

Plus

  • 5 TB storage
  • Vault access

Enterprise

  • Unlimited storage
  • Advanced security
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Hidden Costs to Budget For

Watch for 10 hidden costs
  • Enterprise plans require sales contact for pricing - No transparent Enterprise Standard or Plus pricing published, requiring sales calls and quote negotiation
  • Storage pooling creates uneven distribution - Business Starter (30 GB), Standard (2 TB), and Plus (5 TB) storage is pooled across organization, allowing heavy users to consume quota
  • Additional storage costs $0.04/GB/month - Once pooled storage exceeded, additional storage costs $40/TB/month ($0.04/GB) on top of base Workspace license
  • Google Vault for eDiscovery requires Business Standard minimum - Email retention and eDiscovery only available at $12/month tier or higher, not included in Business Starter
  • Meeting recording limited to Standard and above - Business Starter ($6/month) lacks Google Meet recording, forcing upgrade to Business Standard ($12/month)
  • Advanced security requires Business Plus minimum - DLP, S/MIME encryption, and context-aware access only available at $18/month tier, significant jump from $12 Standard
  • Enterprise tier required for client-side encryption - End-to-end encryption for highly regulated industries only available in Enterprise Plus (custom pricing, typically $25-30/month)
  • Google Voice costs extra - Business phone system requires separate Google Voice license at $10-30/user/month on top of Workspace subscription
  • Migration services not included - Enterprise migrations from Microsoft 365, Box, or on-premises systems typically cost $5,000-100,000 in professional services
  • Third-party backup recommended - Google Workspace lacks comprehensive backup/restore, requiring third-party services like Backupify or Spanning ($3-6/user/month) for point-in-time recovery
Tip

Ask your Google Drive Enterprise sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much does Google Drive Enterprise cost?

Google Drive Enterprise is sold as part of Google Workspace. Business Starter costs $6/user/month (30 GB storage), Business Standard $12/month (2 TB), Business Plus $18/month (5 TB). Enterprise Standard and Enterprise Plus require custom pricing from Google sales, typically $20-30/user/month depending on features and storage requirements.

02 Does Google Drive Enterprise have a free plan?

No, Google Workspace Enterprise plans do not offer a free tier. Business plans start at $6/user/month for Business Starter. Google offers free personal Gmail accounts with 15 GB storage, but business features (custom email, admin controls, support) require paid Workspace subscription. 14-day free trials available for business plans.

03 What are Google Workspace Enterprise pricing tiers?

Google Workspace offers 5 enterprise tiers: Business Starter ($6/month with 30 GB), Business Standard ($12/month with 2 TB), Business Plus ($18/month with 5 TB), Enterprise Standard (custom pricing with pooled storage as needed), and Enterprise Plus (custom pricing with unlimited storage). Enterprise plans typically cost $20-30/user/month based on requirements.

04 How much is Google Drive Enterprise per user?

Google Workspace Enterprise pricing is custom but typically ranges $20-30/user/month based on storage needs and features. Business Plus at $18/month provides 5 TB pooled storage. Enterprise Standard adds advanced security and compliance (estimated $20-25/month). Enterprise Plus includes unlimited storage and premium support (estimated $25-30/month). Contact Google sales for exact Enterprise pricing.

05 Is Google Drive Enterprise worth the price?

Google Workspace provides excellent value for organizations prioritizing collaboration and cloud-native workflows. Business Standard at $12/month (2 TB storage + Gmail + Meet + Docs) is cheaper than Microsoft 365 Business Standard ($14/month) and more collaborative than Box Business ($15/month). However, for pure storage, Dropbox Business ($18/month unlimited) may offer better value. Google's strength is integrated productivity suite.

06 How does Google Drive Enterprise compare to competitors on price?

Google Workspace is competitively priced. Business Standard at $12/month (2 TB + full productivity suite) beats Microsoft 365 Business Basic ($7/month web-only) and competes with Business Standard ($14/month). For document management only, Box Business ($15/month unlimited) or Dropbox ($18/month) may be cheaper, but Google includes Gmail, Meet, Docs, Sheets, Slides in same price.

07 What discounts does Google Workspace offer?

Google Workspace discounts include: annual commitment saves 10-17% on flexible plans vs monthly, volume discounts of 10-30% for 250+ users negotiated through Enterprise agreements, nonprofit discounts up to 50% for qualified 501(c)(3) organizations through Google for Nonprofits, education pricing with free Basic tier and discounted Plus tier for schools, and partner channel discounts through Google Cloud resellers.

08 Does Google Workspace offer nonprofit or education pricing?

Yes, Google for Nonprofits offers Business Standard equivalent free for qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations, and Business Plus at 50% off ($9/month vs $18). Education institutions get Workspace for Education Fundamentals free (unlimited users), Education Standard at $3/student/year, and Teaching & Learning Upgrade at $4/student/year. Apply at google.com/nonprofits or workspace.google.com/education.

09 What's included in Google Drive Enterprise plans?

Enterprise Standard includes pooled storage as needed (5+ TB per user), advanced Google Meet (500 participants), DLP, Vault eDiscovery, security center, cloud identity, enhanced support with SLA, and data regions. Enterprise Plus adds unlimited storage, 1,000-participant Meet with live streaming, client-side encryption, advanced data sovereignty, premium support with technical account manager, and advanced insider threat protection.

10 How does Google Workspace billing work?

Google Workspace bills per user monthly or annually via credit card or invoice. Monthly flexible plans allow cancellation anytime at full price. Annual/fixed-term plans require 12-month commitment with 10-17% discount and allow monthly payments of discounted rate. Enterprise agreements use custom 1-3 year contracts with volume pricing. Adding users prorates cost to subscription end date.

11 Can I negotiate Google Workspace Enterprise pricing?

Yes, Google Workspace Enterprise pricing is negotiable for organizations with 250+ users or $50,000+ annual spend. For 250-1,000 seat deployments, expect 10-25% discounts off typical $20-30/month Enterprise rates. At 2,500+ seats, discounts can reach 25-40%. Best leverage: multi-year contracts (3 years), competitive Microsoft 365 quotes, commitment to Google Cloud Platform, quarter-end timing (March, June, September, December).

12 What happens if I exceed Google Workspace storage limits?

When pooled storage quota exceeded, admins receive warnings and users cannot upload new files or receive emails. Options: upgrade to higher tier (Business Plus $18/month for 5 TB), purchase additional storage at $0.04/GB/month ($40/TB), or contact sales for Enterprise tier with pooled storage as needed. Enterprise Standard/Plus can request increased quotas without additional cost based on usage justification.