Google Workspace vs Soverin
In short: Soverin wins on privacy, Soverin wins on price, and they tie on features. The full comparison is below, last checked 25 October 2026.
Google Workspace or Soverin: which should you choose?
- Google Workspace is the better pick if you want more room (30 GB, against 25 GB).
- Choose Soverin if you want your mail kept in the Netherlands; a company that isn't funded by advertising; and a cheaper plan, at €3.25 a month, yearly.
| Feature | Google Workspace | Soverin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.0 | 3.5 |
| Privacy | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Price | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Features | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Cheapest plan | Business Starter £5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT | Private Mailbox €3.25 a month, yearly |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Storage | 30 GB | 25 GB |
| Your own domain | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| End-to-end encryption | No | No |
| Company based in | United States | Netherlands |
| Your data is kept in | Choice of region only on Business Plus and above | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2006 | Unknown |
| Free trial | 14 days free | No free trial; 30-day money-back guarantee |
| 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 | Unlimited |
| 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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Where they differ
- Google Workspace's cheapest plan is Business Starter (£5.90 per user a month, yearly, ex VAT); Soverin's is Private Mailbox (€3.25 a month, yearly).
- Space: Google Workspace gives 30 GB of storage, Soverin 25 GB of storage.
- Your mail is stored in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above with Google Workspace, and in the Netherlands with Soverin.
- The companies sit under different laws: Google Workspace in United States, Soverin in Netherlands.
- Google Workspace (or its parent company) makes money from advertising; Soverin doesn't.
- Aliases: Google Workspace offers yes, Soverin unlimited.
Common questions
Is Google Workspace more private than Soverin?
Soverin scores 2.5 out of 5 for privacy and Google Workspace 0. Soverin gives you your mail kept in the Netherlands and a company that isn't funded by advertising.
Is Google Workspace cheaper than Soverin?
Soverin is cheaper. Its Private Mailbox plan is €3.25 a month, yearly, 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 Soverin?
Yes, both do. Google Workspace: Yes. Soverin: Yes.
Where is my email stored with Google Workspace and Soverin?
Google Workspace keeps it in Choice of region only on Business Plus and above. Soverin keeps it in the Netherlands.
Recent price changes
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 · Soverin news.
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Switching between them
Moving to Google Workspace · Moving from Google Workspace. Or see all my switching guides.