Can you migrate from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace and back?

Yes, both ways. We move mail, contacts, calendars and files (Drive ↔ OneDrive/SharePoint). We do both, so the platform recommendation is impartial — we advise based on how you work, not for commission.

Will we lose email or access during the migration?

No, if the migration is planned. We copy data in the background before switching the domain (the MX record). Users stay on the old mail until the last moment, and after the cutover they have all their mail, contacts and calendar in the new place. Along the way we set SPF, DKIM and DMARC so mail gets delivered.

It depends on the plan and the number of users — the price difference is often smaller than the difference in how you work. So we advise choosing not by plan price but by how the team actually works. A poorly chosen platform costs more in friction than in subscription.

Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365 — How to Choose

Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 — the question comes back with every new company and every one that's outgrown the makeshift setup on personal mailboxes. Both platforms do the same things (mail, documents, drives, collaboration), yet they suit different teams. Below, how to choose without regret and how to move from one to the other if you've already chosen wrong.

TL;DR

Workspace: simplicity, browser-based collaboration, lower entry barrier
Microsoft 365: strong desktop apps (Excel, Outlook), Windows integration, advanced security
Choose by how you work, not by plan price — friction costs more than the subscription
Two-way migration is possible, with no lost mail and no downtime

When Google Workspace wins

Workspace shines on simplicity. Everything lives in the browser, live collaboration on documents is natural, administration is light and the entry barrier is low. It's a good pick for teams that work mostly online, value speed over heavy features and aren't tied to desktop Office.

Who it's for: younger companies, startups, "cloud from day one" organizations, teams that collaborate heavily in documents.

When Microsoft 365 wins

Microsoft 365 has the edge where desktop apps matter — advanced Excel, Outlook, fully-formatted Word — plus integration with Windows, Active Directory and Teams as the hub of work. Add advanced security: Entra ID, Conditional Access, compliance policies. It's the natural pick for companies already rooted in the Microsoft world.

Who it's for: organizations with a strong Windows foundation, heavy Excel and Outlook users, with higher security and compliance requirements.

How to choose without regret

The worst criterion is plan price alone — the differences are often smaller than they seem, and a poorly chosen platform costs you in daily friction: exports, conversions, "the formatting breaks on my end". Better questions: where does the team actually work (browser or desktop), what does the rest of the infrastructure run on (Windows or not), and what are your security requirements. The answers usually point to a platform on their own.

How to move from one to the other with no downtime

Two-way migration is doable and doesn't have to hurt. The key is moving the data (mail, contacts, calendars, files — Drive ↔ OneDrive/SharePoint) in the background before switching the domain. Users stay on the old system until the last moment, and after the MX record change they have everything in the new place. Along the way we set SPF, DKIM and DMARC — without that, a "migration" ends a week later with a call from a client whose emails don't arrive.

Torn between Google and Microsoft, or want to move from one to the other? We do Google Workspace migrations and Microsoft 365 migrations — both ways. Book a free consultation and we'll match the platform to how you work and plan the migration.

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Google Workspace vs Microsoft 365 — How to Choose and How to Migrate