Google Workspace vs Migadu
On privacy it's Migadu. On price it's Migadu. On features it's Google Workspace. Here's everything side by side, last checked 22 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Go for Google Workspace if you'd like more room (30 GB, against 5 GB).
- Choose Migadu if you want your mail kept in France; a provider with no advertising business behind it; and the lower price ($19 a year (whole account)).
| Feature | Google Workspace | Migadu |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.5 | 4.5 |
| Features | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Micro $19 a year (whole account) |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 30 GB | 5 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Unlimited |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Switzerland |
| Your data is kept in | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above | France |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Reader offer | Offer 10% off your first year | None |
| Last checked | 22 October 2026 | 22 October 2026 |
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How Google Workspace and Migadu differ
- Cheapest plans: Google Workspace Business Starter, £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT. Migadu Micro, $19 a year (whole account).
- Google Workspace comes with 30 GB of storage and Migadu with 5 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above with Google Workspace, and in France with Migadu.
- Google Workspace is based in the United States and Migadu in Switzerland, so different privacy laws apply.
- Only Google Workspace is part of an advertising business.
Google Workspace and Migadu: your questions
Which is more private, Google Workspace or Migadu?
Migadu scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Google Workspace 0. Migadu gives you your mail kept in France and a provider with no advertising business behind it.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or Migadu?
Migadu is cheaper. Its Micro plan is $19 a year (whole account), against £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT for Google Workspace's Business Starter. Check the renewal price before you pay, as some first-year prices go up.
Do Google Workspace and Migadu work with my own domain?
Yes, both do. Google Workspace: Yes. Migadu: Unlimited.
Where do Google Workspace and Migadu keep my email?
Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above. Migadu keeps it in France.
Prices and the latest news
I haven't seen either change its price since I started checking on 22 October 2026.
The latest headlines: Google Workspace news · Migadu news.
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Switching between them
Moving to Google Workspace · Moving from Google Workspace. Or see all my switching guides.