Google Workspace Price in India: Plans, GST, Free Trial and Zoho Comparison

Last updated: 10 October 2026

Want a professional email like [email protected] with Gmail, Drive and Meet? Then you are probably checking the Google Workspace price in India and wondering what you will actually pay after GST, which plan suits you, and whether Zoho Mail is a cheaper option. Google has also renamed its plans, so older articles mentioning "Business Starter" and "Business Plus" can confuse you. This guide lists the current plans and ₹ prices from Google's official India pricing page, shows the real cost with 18% GST, explains annual vs flexible billing and the free trial, and compares Workspace with Zoho Mail so you can pick the right one.

Quick answer: As of October 2026, Google's India pricing page lists Google Workspace Base at ₹99, Starter at ₹270 and Standard at ₹1,080 per user per month (annual commitment, billed monthly), with Enterprise on request. Prices exclude 18% GST, so Starter costs about ₹318.60 per user per month. A 14-day free trial is available.

Google Workspace price in India (October 2026)

Google now sells four main plans in India: Base, Starter, Standard and Enterprise. The old names (Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus) still appear in many blogs and in some help pages, but Google's current India pricing page uses the shorter names, and Business Plus is no longer listed as a separate plan there.

All prices below are from Google's official Google Workspace pricing page for India (opens in new tab), checked on 10 October 2026. They are per user per month, on the annual commitment, billed monthly, excluding tax.

Prices change from time to time. Always confirm the final amount on Google's checkout screen, which shows the exact price before you sign up.

What changed from the old plans?

If you searched for "Google Workspace Business Starter price India", here is how the names map:

• Business Starter → Starter (₹270 list). It now includes Gemini AI in Gmail plus Google Vids.
• Business Standard → Standard (₹1,080 list).
• Business Plus is not shown on the India pricing page in October 2026. Teams that need its extra security and Vault features should talk to Google sales about Enterprise.
• Base is a newer, cheaper plan for very small teams (up to 20 users) that mostly need custom email and the core apps, without Gemini inside Workspace apps.

What you actually pay with 18% GST

Google's India page clearly says prices do not include tax. Business software and email services in India attract 18% GST, so your invoice will be higher than the headline price.

Calculations are ours, based on Google's listed prices and the standard 18% GST rate. Your final invoice may differ slightly due to rounding.

Example: A 5-person office on Starter pays about ₹270 × 5 = ₹1,350 per month before tax, or about ₹1,593 per month including GST (roughly ₹19,116 a year).

Can businesses claim GST input tax credit?

If you are a GST-registered business, add your GSTIN in the billing (payments) profile linked to your Google Admin console so the invoice carries it. Registered businesses can usually claim input tax credit on business software, but confirm with your CA because eligibility depends on your situation.

Plan-by-plan: what each plan includes

Base (₹99/user/month)

Base is the entry plan for freelancers, shops and tiny teams.

• Custom business email ([email protected]) with Gmail.
• Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and Sites.
• 20 GB pooled storage per user.
• Video meetings with up to 100 participants.
• Basic access to the Gemini app and Gemini Notebook; Gemini inside Workspace apps is not included.
• Limit: maximum 20 users.

Good for: a CA office, coaching centre, local shop or freelancer who mainly needs a professional email.

Starter (₹270/user/month)

Starter is the plan most small Indian businesses pick.

• Everything in Base.
• 30 GB pooled storage per user.
• Gemini AI assistant inside Gmail, plus Google Vids and AI-powered automation flows (Workspace Studio).
• Up to 300 users.

Good for: startups and small teams that want Gmail with some AI help and expect to grow beyond 20 people.

Standard (₹1,080/user/month)

Standard is for teams that store lots of files or run many client meetings.

• Everything in Starter.
• 2 TB pooled storage per user.
• Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Meet and Chat, with expanded model access.
• Meet recording, noise cancellation and 150 participants.
• Appointment booking pages, eSignature in Docs and PDFs, custom email layouts and mail merge.

Good for: agencies, consultancies and sales teams that record meetings and share large files.

Enterprise (contact sales)

Enterprise adds data loss prevention (DLP), context-aware access, S/MIME encryption, data regions, endpoint management and 1,000-participant meetings. Pricing is quoted by Google's sales team or an authorised reseller.

Annual vs flexible plan

Google offers two billing styles:

• Annual/Fixed-Term plan: You commit to a number of licences for 12 months. You are billed monthly, but you cannot reduce licences until renewal. Google's India page shows this price and says it saves about 16%.
• Flexible plan: You pay month-to-month, can add or remove users anytime and cancel without a yearly commitment. It costs more per user.

Google's India pricing page shows the annual price by default. Switch off the Annual (Save 16% with one-year commitment) toggle and it shows the flexible prices. As of October 2026, before GST, these are:

So on Starter, flexible costs ₹55 more per user per month (about ₹383.50 with GST), which is about 20% more than annual. Put the other way, annual saves about 16-17% compared with flexible.

Which to choose?

• Pick flexible for the first month or two while you test, or if staff numbers change often (seasonal staff, interns).
• Switch to annual once your team size is stable, to save around 16%.

Google Workspace free trial and payment options

Free trial

Base, Starter and Standard come with a 14-day free trial ("No cost for 14 days" on Google's India pricing page). During the trial you can set up your domain, create users and test Gmail. You need to add a payment method to continue after the trial.

Do you need a domain?

Yes, Workspace uses your own domain name. You can buy one during signup through Google, or use one you already own from BigRock, Hostinger, GoDaddy or Namecheap. Domains bought elsewhere are often cheaper in the first year; see our domain name price in India guide and our walkthrough on how to buy a domain name.

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Can you pay with UPI?

Yes, for eligible accounts. Google's help page on using UPI for Workspace payments (opens in new tab) says qualified organisations in India can pay by UPI, manually or for monthly recurring payments. Conditions include:

• A billing address and bank account in India.
• Paying in INR.
• A prepayment of ₹500 before UPI can be used.
• UPI cannot be used to buy a new domain through Google.

Credit and debit cards and net banking are the other common options.

Renewal price, price increases and discounts

Renewal price

Unlike many hosting companies, Google Workspace does not have a cheap first-year price followed by a much higher renewal. You pay the list price each month. The exceptions are time-limited offers, such as the current Base discount (first 3 months) and the Standard introductory discount (first 12 months, first 20 users), after which the normal list price applies.

Price increases

Google has raised Workspace prices before, often while adding Gemini AI features to more plans. People search "Google Workspace price increase India" every time this happens. Annual-plan customers usually keep their contracted price until renewal, then move to the new price. Google emails admins before a change, so keep an eye on the admin inbox.

Reseller discounts

Authorised Google Workspace resellers in India sometimes quote lower prices, bundle setup and migration help, or offer INR invoices with GST. Be careful:

• Confirm the reseller is listed as a Google partner.
• Ask whether you will get full super admin access to your own Admin console.
• Get the renewal price in writing.
• Avoid "lifetime" or unusually cheap offers – they are often shared or unofficial licences.

Referral and promo codes

Existing Workspace customers can share promo codes that give new customers a discount for a limited period. If someone in your network uses Workspace, ask them for a code before you buy.

Google Workspace vs Zoho Mail price comparison

Zoho Mail, made by Chennai-based Zoho, is the main budget alternative for Indian businesses. Prices below are from Zoho's India pricing page, checked on 10 October 2026, per user per month, excluding GST.

Zoho's Forever Free plan works in select regions, including India, but does not include IMAP/POP access for desktop email apps like Outlook. Our Zoho Mail free with own domain guide covers its limits and setup.

Workspace vs Zoho: the real differences

Which plan should you choose?

Choose Google Workspace Base if…

• You have 1–20 users and mainly need professional email.
• Your team already knows Gmail and Google Drive.
• You do not need AI inside Gmail or large storage.

Choose Google Workspace Starter if…

• You expect to grow beyond 20 people.
• You want Gemini to help draft and summarise emails.
• 30 GB per user (pooled) is enough for mail and files.

Choose Google Workspace Standard if…

• Your team shares large files – videos, designs, CAD drawings.
• You record Meet calls for clients or training.
• You want Gemini in Docs, Sheets and Meet, plus eSignature and booking pages.

Choose Zoho Mail instead if…

• You want a free business email for up to 5 users.
• Budget matters more than the Gmail interface (Mail Lite at ₹59 is less than a quarter of Workspace Starter).
• You prefer an Indian company and do not need Google Docs.

Who should NOT buy Google Workspace

• Individuals who only want a nicer Gmail address – a free Gmail account is enough.
• Teams that need only email forwarding, which your domain registrar or Cloudflare may offer free.
• Very price-sensitive businesses with 10+ users who do not use Drive or Meet – Zoho Mail Lite will cost far less.

How to buy Google Workspace in India

1. Go to the official pricing page and click Try now on your chosen plan (or use a referral link/promo code).
2. Enter business details – business name, number of employees, country (India) and your current email.
3. Connect a domain – use one you own or buy one through Google.
4. Create your admin account – this is your first you@yourdomain mailbox.
5. Verify your domain – add the TXT record Google gives you at your domain registrar or DNS host.
6. Set up MX records so email starts flowing to Gmail. If your website is hosted elsewhere, change only the MX, SPF and DKIM records, not the A record. Our best web hosting in India guide explains how domains, hosting and email fit together, and Hostinger review covers hosts with easy DNS editors.
7. Add SPF, DKIM and DMARC to avoid landing in spam.
8. Add users and choose annual or flexible billing before the trial ends.
9. Add your GSTIN and payment method (card, net banking or UPI if eligible).

Most people finish setup in under an hour; DNS changes can take a few hours to update.

Conclusion

The Google Workspace price in India starts at ₹99 per user for Base, with Starter at ₹270 and Standard at ₹1,080 per month on an annual plan, plus 18% GST. For most small businesses, Starter is the sweet spot; tiny teams can start on Base, and budget-first teams should compare Zoho Mail. Whichever you pick, you will need a domain first – check our domain name price in India guide, or explore more email and hosting guides in our Web Hosting & Servers section.