Google Workspace vs 20i
20i wins on privacy, Google Workspace wins on price and Google Workspace wins on features. Every fact below was checked on or before 25 October 2026.
Should you pick Google Workspace or 20i?
- Choose Google Workspace if you want 30 GB of storage.
- Choose 20i if you want your email to stay in the United Kingdom and email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts.
| Feature | Google Workspace | 20i |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | Not rated |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.5 | Not rated |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Email hosting Not confirmed |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 30 GB | 10 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | United Kingdom |
| Your data is kept in | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2006 | Unknown |
| Free trial | 14 days free | Unknown |
| Funded by advertising | Yes, or its parent company is | No |
| Works in any mail app | ✓ IMAP and SMTP | ✓ IMAP and SMTP |
| Calendar and contacts | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Aliases | Yes | Yes |
| Open-source apps | No | No |
| Sign up without ID | No | No |
| White label | No | ✓ Yes |
| Reader offer | Offer 10% off your first year | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 25 October 2026 |
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Where they differ
- On price: Google Workspace Business Starter at £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT, against 20i Email hosting at Not confirmed.
- Google Workspace comes with 30 GB of storage and 20i with 10 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above with Google Workspace, and in the United Kingdom with 20i.
- Google Workspace is based in the United States and 20i in the United Kingdom, so different privacy laws apply.
- Only Google Workspace is part of an advertising business.
Common questions
Which is more private, Google Workspace or 20i?
20i scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Google Workspace 0. 20i gives you your email to stay in the United Kingdom and email from a company that doesn't make money from adverts.
Do Google Workspace and 20i work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Google Workspace: Yes. 20i: Yes.
Where do Google Workspace and 20i keep my email?
Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above. 20i keeps it in the United Kingdom.
Price changes and news
Neither price has changed since my first check on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Google Workspace news · 20i news.
Not sold on either? Try these
- mailbox.org4.5 out of 5 overall
- Proton Mail for Business4.0 out of 5 overall
- Tuta Business4.0 out of 5 overall
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Switching between them
Moving to Google Workspace · Moving from Google Workspace. Or see all my switching guides.