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Introduction: Two Giants, One Big Decision
If you’re running a modern business, email and collaboration tools are non-negotiable. For most companies, the choice comes down to Microsoft 365 (O365) or Google Workspace (formerly G Suite/Gmail).
Both platforms offer powerful productivity suites — but the right choice depends on your team’s workflow, security needs, and long-term growth strategy.
At Hatty AI, we support and manage Microsoft 365 environments for businesses of all sizes. From licensing to migration and ongoing admin support, we make O365 work for you — securely, efficiently, and affordably.
Let’s break down the key differences and see which platform fits best.
Core Features Breakdown: O365 vs Gmail
Feature | Microsoft 365 (O365) | Google Workspace (Gmail) |
---|---|---|
Outlook (business-class email) | Gmail (familiar UI) | |
Storage | 1TB+ OneDrive per user | 30GB to 2TB Google Drive (depending on plan) |
Word Processing | Word (desktop + online) | Google Docs (online only) |
Spreadsheets | Excel (advanced formulas, macros) | Google Sheets |
Presentations | PowerPoint | Google Slides |
Video Conferencing | Microsoft Teams | Google Meet |
Calendar & Scheduling | Outlook Calendar + Bookings | Google Calendar (no native bookings) |
Task Management | Planner, To Do, Project | Google Tasks (basic) |
Collaboration | SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams | Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet |
Offline Use | Fully supported | Partial support via Chrome extensions |
Why Businesses Choose Microsoft 365 (and Hatty AI)
1. True Business-Class Email & Productivity
Microsoft Outlook provides robust desktop and web access to email, calendar, tasks, and contacts — all in one place. With O365, you also get the full Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) included in your license.
For businesses that live in spreadsheets, track emails, and schedule meetings with precision — Outlook + Teams + Office = a professional toolkit that’s hard to beat.
2. Built-In Booking, Task, and Project Tools (No Add-Ons Needed)
Most Google Workspace users rely on third-party tools like:
- Calendly for scheduling
- Basecamp for project collaboration
- Asana or Trello for task management
With O365, you get:
- Microsoft Bookings: Replace Calendly with a fully integrated booking calendar
- Planner: Replace Basecamp with drag-and-drop task boards
- To Do + Teams: Real-time collaboration + task tracking built into chat
Want more? Add Microsoft Project licenses for enterprise-grade project planning and workflow automation — all within your Microsoft ecosystem.
3. Hatty AI Managed O365 — Secure, Supported, and Streamlined
When you work with Hatty AI, you get more than just licenses. You get:
- Admin portal management
- User setup, onboarding, and group policies
- Mailbox migrations (from Gmail or other platforms)
- Security monitoring (MFA, spam filters, compliance policies)
- Support for syncing Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and more
We manage the platform, so you can focus on running your business.
4. Simple, Scalable Pricing
Our Microsoft 365 support packages start at $100/month for small teams, and scale based on features and user count.
Need full access to everything your business needs?
Premium O365 Plans – just $25 per mailbox
Includes:
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Teams, OneDrive (1TB), SharePoint
- Bookings, Planner, and advanced admin support
- Security configuration and user management by Hatty AI
No hidden fees. No tech headaches. Just a professional, compliant email and productivity stack.
When Gmail Might Be the Better Fit
To be fair, Gmail has a lot going for it — especially for startups and freelancers who:
- Prefer minimalist interfaces
- Already live in Google Drive
- Don’t need full desktop apps
- Don’t require deep task or calendar integration
But for growing businesses that want professional branding, better control, and deeper integrations with existing tools — O365 wins in the long run.
Hatty AI Makes Microsoft 365 Easy to Adopt
We handle everything:
- Migrate from Gmail to O365 (zero downtime)
- Sync Teams with your internal chat flow
- Train your team to use Bookings and Planner
- Set up calendars, shared mailboxes, policies, and backups
- Support you as you scale
We also integrate O365 with your Hatty AI chatbot, allowing it to:
- Answer employee or customer questions using internal data
- Pull from SharePoint or OneDrive
- Help schedule meetings via Bookings
Everything connected. Everything under one roof.
Ready to Upgrade to a Better Business Platform?
If you’re tired of app overload and third-party bloat — let’s talk about how Microsoft 365 + Hatty AI can streamline your operations and support your team.
We’ll get you licensed, migrated, secured, and supported — fast.
Schedule a free consultation
Or call us at 877.HATTY AI
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