Starting March 17, 2025, Google is increasing the price of Workspace Business editions with new AI-powered features. As a Google Workspace reseller, Thexyz is here to help you navigate these changes and explore alternative email solutions that offer greater privacy and cost savings.
New Google Workspace Pricing for 2025
With the integration of Gemini AI features, Google Workspace Business editions will have updated pricing:
Flexible (Monthly) Plans:
- Business Starter: $7.20 → $8.40 USD per user
- Business Standard: $14.40 → $16.80 USD per user
- Business Plus: $21.60 → $26.40 USD per user
Annual/Fixed-Term Plans:
- Business Starter: $6 → $7 USD per user (Yearly: $84)
- Business Standard: $12 → $14 USD per user (Yearly: $168)
- Business Plus: $18 → $22 USD per user (Yearly: $264)
Price changes take effect for new customers on January 16, 2025, and for existing customers from March 17, 2025, or their next renewal date.
Privacy Considerations with Google Workspace
The new AI tools in Gmail, Meet, Chat, Docs, and Sheets are powerful but may raise privacy concerns, as some businesses prefer not to have their data used to train AI models. While Google applies privacy protections, some users prefer platforms with clearer data boundaries.
Privacy-Focused Alternatives from Thexyz
Explore secure and private email solutions from Thexyz, starting at just $2.95 per month:
1. Thexyz Email ($2.95/month)
- Full contact, calendar, and email synchronization
- Strong security and spam protection
- Built with privacy as a priority—no data used for AI training
2. Open Xchange (OX) ($3.95/month)
- Integrated email, documents, and calendar
- Office productivity tools with secure data handling
- No AI data training from user content
3. YMOZ SOGo ($4.95/month)
- Shared calendars, contacts, and mail folders
- Open-source with customizable privacy settings
- Transparent, community-driven development
Which Solution is Right for You?
- Stay with Google Workspace: Ideal if you value the new AI-powered tools.
- Switch to Thexyz Email: Best for reliable, secure, and private email service.
- Choose Open Xchange: Perfect for teams needing collaboration tools without privacy trade-offs.
- Try YMOZ SOGo: A flexible, open-source choice with strong privacy protections.
With Google Workspace prices increasing and privacy concerns around AI data usage, it’s time to review your options. Whether you stay with Google Workspace or switch to a secure alternative from Thexyz, we are here to help. Contact us today to find the best fit for your business.
