Business Standard · Most Popular

Business Standard

Enhanced Google Workspace storage, team collaboration, and meeting features for growing teams.

$14/month per account

Most popular plan · Secure per-account pricing · Cancel anytime

The sweet spot for growing teams — generous storage, larger meetings with recording, shared drives, and built-in Gemini AI.

What's Included:

  • Everything included in Workspace Starter, plus:
  • 2 TB of pooled cloud storage per user — plenty of space for heavy media and project files
  • Larger Google Meet video calls for up to 150 participants with native call recording
  • Shared Drives: centralized cloud storage owned by your team, not individual accounts
  • Built-in Gemini AI assistance in Gmail and Docs to draft emails and summarize notes faster

Business Standard

$14/mo per account

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Why Google Workspace Business Standard Is the Most Popular Plan

Google Workspace Business Standard is the most popular plan because it hits the sweet spot between price and capability. At $14 per month per account, you get 2 TB of pooled cloud storage per user — enough for heavy media, project files, and years of email history. Google Meet capacity increases to 150 participants with native call recording, so you can record client meetings, webinars, and team standups directly in the platform.

Shared Drives set Business Standard apart from Starter. Files in a Shared Drive belong to the team, not an individual — so when an employee leaves, their work stays with your company. This is critical for agencies, consulting firms, and any business where continuity matters. Built-in Gemini AI in Gmail and Docs helps you draft emails faster, summarize long threads, and generate content without leaving your inbox.

When purchased through 1stContact.ai, Business Standard integrates natively with your CRM — so emails, calendar bookings, and contact records sync automatically. Your team can send, receive, and track every conversation from a single dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Business Starter and Business Standard?

Business Standard includes everything in Starter plus 2 TB of pooled cloud storage (vs 30 GB), Google Meet for up to 150 participants with recording (vs 100 without recording), Shared Drives for team-owned content, and built-in Gemini AI in Gmail and Docs.

How much does Google Workspace Business Standard cost?

Google Workspace Business Standard costs $14 per month per account. There are no setup fees and you can cancel anytime.

What are Shared Drives and why do they matter?

Shared Drives are centralized cloud storage owned by your team rather than individual accounts. When an employee leaves, their files remain accessible to the team. This prevents data loss and ensures business continuity — critical for agencies and growing teams.

Does Business Standard include Gemini AI?

Yes. Business Standard includes built-in Gemini AI assistance in Gmail and Google Docs. You can use it to draft emails, summarize long threads, generate content, and get writing suggestions without leaving your workspace.