Office 365 or G Suite — which do you think is best for families and why?
Things we’ll use: email, calendars, cloud storage for documents and photos, word processor, spreadsheets
Edit: We’ll probably also want to use a custom domain name at some point.
Bats
<p>Without question…..G Suite.</p><p><br></p><p>It's easy to use and more importantly easy to maintain. Not just that, but the platform is very secure (despite what other people are telling you). LOL…c'mon, man….we are talking about Linux here! Everyone and mother (and grandmother) know that Linux is far superior, when it comes to security than Windows and that's what G Suite runs on. </p><p><br></p><p>With G Suite, you'll have the complete arsenal of Google products at your disposal. From Gmail to Photos to Calendar etc… Plus there are a number of Microsoft Enterprises features available for use with G Suite (and free Google) that makes running a "family" network so easy to maintain. Such as distribution lists, calendar inviting, as well as document and folder sharing. One very underrated feature with G Suite (Google Drive Apps) is document collaboration, where two people can work on a single doc at the same time,….in real time. I have used both Google's and Microsoft. LOL….it's not even a contest, how Google Docs' is far superior and easier than Office 365.</p><p><br></p><p>With G Suite, it opens you up to buying Chromebooks without ever having to worry about malware. </p><p><br></p><p>I would suggest you try G Suite. Play around with the Admin panel for a couple of weeks. Create a "family" logo and upload it, so you can custom brand your family G Suite. If you don't like it, then go to Office 365. No biggie!</p>
Bats
<blockquote><em><a href="#398683">In reply to Bats:</a></em></blockquote><p>One more thing…. </p><p><br></p><p>When you setup a custom domain, do it through Google Domains. It's much easier to do so, because Google Domains and G Suite are tied together very well. If you have a domain with another provider, I would recommend you transfer it to Google domains. If you don't have one, then order one for only $12/year at Google domains. </p><p><br></p><p>I say all this, just to make the whole process super simple for you. </p>