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Google Docs pricing
Google Docs has a free version and offers a free trial. Google Docs paid version starts at US$6.00/month.
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Google Docs Reviews
Feature rating
- Industry: Machinery
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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The most competitive contender against Microsoft Word
I am very impressed with all of Google's apps, and Docs is no different. While I still prefer Microsoft Word for multiple reasons, Google Docs is an excellent alternative. The fact that Google Docs is free is definitely a major selling point.
Pros
I love the quick and easy interface implemented by Google Docs, but my favorite thing about the platform is the way it can be used in conjunction with so many other Google tools.
Cons
My least favorite aspect of this platform is the fact that is pretty much exclusively used online. If the connection is lost, then several problems tend to arise with using the software.
- Industry: Photography
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Google Docs: Easy to use and share with team members
Google docs has become a must for us as we use it with Google Business and being able to export in different formats (mainly word) is key. Being able to share and edit the same document is also a really good feature Google Docs has.
Pros
We use Google docs probably every day and being able to share, comment and edit the same document is vital for us. Google Docs lets us do this with ease and being able to export as a Word document is also a great feature.
Cons
Google has changed the way google Drive works with Google Docs. We use to love being able to drag and drop it the document into certain folders but they have changed the way they have let us do this - so it adds a few more steps to our process which is a bit annoying. And Google keep increasing the prices despite making certain features less useful.
Alternatives Considered
Microsoft WordReasons for Switching to Google Docs
We use Google Business and use Macs so Word would have been another app we needed to use so we stuck with Google Docs.- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Easy usage for google docs for financial advisors
Decent and easy to use. Would love it if there are options to format the document
Pros
The free usage and the ease of using it across all platforms. Able to edit my documents on my phone, iPad and windows laptop
Cons
It should have formatting options that are similar to the paid Word App. Such options are needed for people in my industry
- Industry: Religious Institutions
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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As near a "one size fits all" solution as I have found
I use Google Docs for report creation, document formatting, text formatting for email, and even some light signs and graphics applications. It is the number one collaboration tool used by our employees & volunteers. I'm a huge fan, and I sing its praises every chance I get!
Pros
Google Docs has the interface of a no-frills word processor, but incorporates some seriously powerful features into the package, too. Its ubiquity makes it an apt tool for folks with a variety of backgrounds, equipment, and training. Real time collaboration is easy with Docs. And the extensibility offered by Google Apps Script turns it into a powerhouse that can do nearly anything (if you know how to code it!)
Cons
A few more options in the interface would not go unappreciated: the ability to customize menus, add hotkeys for repeated operations, etc. Also, the fact that its menu system is MS Word circa 2007 makes the transition for some folks used to Office 365 a little tougher. The lack of integrated mail merge using Google Sheets is puzzling.
- Industry: Writing & Editing
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Great for writers
Brilliant very reliable
Pros
As long as you’re online you can write from anywhere and it auto saves which is amazing!!
Cons
Bit clunky when not on good internet. But worth it to know my work is saved.
