--- description: Review of Google Docs Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Google Docs | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Productivity Software](/directory/4366/productivity/software) > [Google Docs](/software/327807/google-docs) # Google Docs Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/327807/google-docs Page: 1 / 1157\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/327807/google-docs?page=2) > Google Docs is a web-based document management application designed to help users create and edit documents in real-time. The platform allows employees to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, add comments and access custom templates for resumes and project reports via a unified portal. Google Docs offers a various features such as activity tracking, data export, document generation, file sharing, secure data storage, project management and more. It enables professionals to format text and paragraphs, embed photos, add links and modify fonts. Additionally, it lets managers highlight text, accept or reject suggestions and interact with other users using the chat functionality. Google Docs is available to users for free and on monthly subscriptions. Support is extended via email, documentation, helpdesk and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 28901 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 28901 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Professional office suite with 30GB storage - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Approval Process Control - Archiving & Retention - Chat/Messaging - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Creation - Content Management - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Automation - Document Capture - Document Classification - Document Editing - Document Generation - Document Management ## Integrations (22 total) - Asana - Dropbox Business - Figma - Gmail - Google Calendar - Google Classroom - Google Drive - Google Forms - Google Sheets - Google Slides - Google Workspace - Grammarly Business - Lucidchart - Lucidspark - LumApps ... and 7 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4366/productivity/software) ## Related Categories - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4366/productivity/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/722/document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Microsoft 365](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/397757/office-365) — 4.6/5 (14061 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Google docs updated review" — 5.0/5 > **Cody** | *29 March 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I still use it on machines that I don't have Microsoft Office 365 installed on so I use Google docs it's similar > > **Cons**: There's nothing that I found that would be an absolute con a out any of my experience with Google docs > > I use it on various devices that I don't have Microsoft Office 365 installed on so I use something similar ----- ### "The most convenient word processor available" — 4.0/5 > **Andrew** | *20 March 2026* | Furniture | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: You can't beat the price. Google Docs integrates flawlessly with Google Drive's cloud storage. This word processor can easily be your daily driver for work or personal use integrating all of Google's new AI writing assistance. Google Docs is very easy to use on any PC with internet access or even mobile. > > **Cons**: Importing and exporting documents between Microsoft Office and Google Docs can get quite buggy even on simply imports. Google's customer support on their 'Free to use' products is better handled by the open community. > > Google Docs is the most convenient way to handle simple documents whether it be at home, at the office or on the go. Though not as feature rich as some of their competitors, you simply can't beat the convenience of not having to install anything at all to use Google Docs. ----- ### "Collaborating With Others Is a Breeze With Google Docs" — 5.0/5 > **Kelly** | *26 March 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: You can create anything with Google Docs. I use it every day for my business. And it's very easy to use and share with others. > > **Cons**: Not everyone uses it and that can be a challenge but the good thing about this con is that people learn quickly how to use it. > > Overall it's a positive experience. I really cannot think of anything negative about Google Doc right now. ----- ### "Forget About The Other One (Yes, Word)" — 5.0/5 > **Sebastián** | *5 February 2026* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Using Google Docs on team activities just solved it all\! And the best part is that, whenever you introduce an image, the solar system won’t be thrown off. Also, forget about losing your work whenever something very little happens and looking «the back up» everywhere in you computer. With Google Docs everything you do is automatically saved in the cloud\! > > **Cons**: While it works great for most tasks, advanced formatting and layout options can feel limited compared to traditional desktop word processors. It can also slow down slightly when working with very large documents. > > Overall, my experience with Google Docs has been very positive. It makes collaboration easy and efficient, allowing multiple people to work on the same document in real time. It’s intuitive, accessible from anywhere, and reliable for everyday writing and team projects. ----- ### "Simply outstanding - Hard to Beat" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 April 2026* | Research | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Docs has an intuitive and polished UI that makes writing and editing effortless. Autosave is flawless and removes any stress about losing work. I really appreciate the shortcut management, which significantly speeds up my workflow. As a researcher, I use tables and equations extensively, and Google Docs handles both remarkably well, the table design is flexible and clean, and the equation editor is practical and reliable for day‑to‑day academic work. Collaboration tools are excellent, enabling real‑time editing, comments, and suggestions without friction. Compatibility with multiple file formats (Word, PDF, etc.) is seamless, and the support for external plugins like Paperpile and Zotero is a huge advantage for reference management and academic writing. > > **Cons**: The main downside is the lack of proper offline support for Firefox/Linux users, which can be limiting when working without a stable internet connection. > > My experience is been overwhelmingly positive, making it my tool of choice for writing (when I have access to a network). ----- Page: 1 / 1157\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/327807/google-docs?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/327807/google-docs) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data