--- description: Detailed reviews on Google Docs based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Google Docs with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Google Docs Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Management Software](/directory/284/document-management/software) > [Google Docs](/software/91392/google-docs) # Google Docs Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/91392/google-docs Page: 1 / 1164\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91392/google-docs?page=2) > Google Docs is an online word processor that lets businesses create and format text documents and collaborate with team members in real time. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 29079 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Google Docs • Create and edit documents online with real-time collaboration • Use AI to generate drafts, templates, and more to improve productivity • Import and edit PDFs and Microsoft Word files directly in Google Docs • Access and work on documents from any device including phone, tablet, or computer • Share and control document access with granular permissions ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 29079 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Professional office suite with 30GB storage - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Approval Process Control - Archiving & Retention - Chat/Messaging - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Creation - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Automation - Document Capture - Document Classification - Document Editing - Document Generation Software - Document Management Software ## Integrations (22 total) - Asana - Dropbox - Figma - Gmail - Google Calendar - Google Classroom - Google Drive - Google Forms - Google Sheets - Google Slides - Google Workspace - Grammarly Business - Lucidchart - Lucidspark - LumApps ... and 7 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Document Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/284/document-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/284/document-management/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/330/productivity/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Google Drive](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90762/google-drive) — 4.8/5 (28553 reviews) 2. [Google Workspace](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90761/google-apps-for-business) — 4.7/5 (17629 reviews) 3. [Microsoft Word](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91382/microsoft-word) — 4.7/5 (2862 reviews) 4. [Microsoft 365](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90725/microsoft-office-365) — 4.6/5 (14119 reviews) 5. [OneDrive](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91652/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12780 reviews) ## Reviews ### "General review" — 4.0/5 > **Nitesh** | *May 28, 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's very easy to use and understand; a beginner could properly read and edit the sheets. It's very easy to get into. The tools are easy to understand and utilize. Overall, it's a very good experience. I have Ubuntu, so I don't have the luxury to use microsoft word i have to use LibreOffice, so for that reason as well, Google Docs is very useful to me. > > **Cons**: I did not like that it did not have Visual Basic because that would be very useful, as it could help create complex sheets. It's sometimes hard when I try to import ODT files from Linux. The other part is making headers and designing other parts of the sheet, is bit complex and requires using a custom template. This could be improved with a better ui so the sheet creation could be better. > > The overall experience is good, but it would be better with more advanced form-creation macros and better use of AI. ----- ### "Excellent cloud-based document collaboration" — 5.0/5 > **Zal** | *May 18, 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's a great replacement for Microsoft Word, and I can use it across most devices from anywhere without installing anything. It allows for collaboration and quick editing across our team for all our important documentation. > > **Cons**: Sometimes, if internet access is limited, it can present a problem with saving or having the most recent version of the document, however the pro's of it being-cloud based outweigh the annoyances from these rare occasions. > > Google Docs has become our main document writing platform - project briefs, contracts, meeting notes etc. We share them internally extensively and externally to clients without any issues. ----- ### "It get's the job done, just don't expect good design tools." — 3.0/5 > **Ricardo** | *May 31, 2026* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Google Docst is that it's compatible with Microsoft Office files, and that it offers PDF conversion. > > **Cons**: What I least like about Google Docs is the available formatting, the way it implements foreign objects (pictures, graphs, etc) and the available list of fonts could be longer. > > My overall experience with Google Docs it's fair. Ot get's the job done, it accepts most common text files, and can convert them to PDF. ----- ### "a great alternative to microsoft word (suite)\!" — 5.0/5 > **Connor** | *May 6, 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I have been an avid user of Docs now since the inception. I see no difference between word and docs, other than the sub cost for microsoft. docs is easy to utilize - allowing me to not only open and save to multi formats when needed, but also open multi formats to edit within docs with one click. I use docs on a daily basis and would highly recommend it to anyone who is not already using it. > > **Cons**: I think the only dislike about docs is having to utilize a browser - atleast for my setup - to open and use docs. I like the idea of a standalone app, not just a browser shortcut, that bypasses the need to use any browser behind the usage. > > Overall, my experience is nothing short of entirely positive. I have used docs heavily in school, university, and work - with absolutely zero issues thus far between heavy usage. Great product. ----- ### "Docs over Word" — 5.0/5 > **Hailey** | *June 23, 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the ease of use that google docs provides. I also love that I can share documents and allow others to comment but not edit. Cloud storage is a huge deal because I have an endless amount of documents coming and going. It automatically puts the last documents you were working on in the front so you don't have to search through a bunch of documents to find the one you need. > > **Cons**: As much as I like using google docs for all its features, I don't like that I cant copy paste with my mouse. I have to download something separate to use the feature which isn't a huge deal, just irritating when I'm rushing through and forget about it. > > Overall, Google docs is my program of choice weather I'm editing documents or using for personal writing projects. ----- Page: 1 / 1164\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91392/google-docs?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/91392/google-docs) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data