Google Workspace vs MXroute
In short: MXroute wins on privacy, MXroute wins on price, and Google Workspace wins on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Which should you choose?
- Google Workspace suits you best if you want 30 GB of storage; calendar and contacts in the same account; and a company with a longer track record (since 2006).
- Choose MXroute if you want a company that isn't funded by advertising and to pay less: $59 a year (10 GB shared).
| Feature | Google Workspace | MXroute |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Price | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| Features | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Cheapest plan | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Small $59 a year (10 GB shared) |
| 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 States |
| Your data is kept in | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | 25 October 2026 |
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The key differences
- On price: Google Workspace Business Starter at £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT, against MXroute Small at $59 a year (10 GB shared).
- Space: Google Workspace gives 30 GB of storage, MXroute 10 GB of storage.
- Data location: Choice of region only on Business Plus and above for Google Workspace, Not confirmed for MXroute.
- Google Workspace (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; MXroute doesn't.
Questions people ask
Is Google Workspace more private than MXroute?
MXroute scores 0.5 out of 5 for privacy and Google Workspace 0. MXroute gives you a company that isn't funded by advertising.
Is Google Workspace cheaper than MXroute?
MXroute is cheaper. Its Small plan is $59 a year (10 GB shared), 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.
Can I use my own domain with Google Workspace or MXroute?
Yes, both do. Google Workspace: Yes. MXroute: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Google Workspace and MXroute?
Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above. MXroute keeps it in Not confirmed.
Prices and the latest news
No price changes for either since 22 October 2026. I check regularly and add any change here with its date.
The latest headlines: Google Workspace news · MXroute news.
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How to switch
Moving to Google Workspace · Moving from Google Workspace. Or see all my switching guides.