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Google Workspace Business Standard Plan
The plan most growing teams actually need. 2 TB pooled storage, Google Meet recording, full Gemini AI across every app, and noise cancellation — configured and live in under 5 hours at partner pricing below what Google charges direct.
From $13.00/user/mo $18.00 direct from Google · Save $5.00 per user per month
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- Cancel anytime
- Full admin access
1000+ Satisfied Clients
Everything Your Team Needs To Succeed
Collaborate in real-time, communicate seamlessly, and get more done with the tools you already know and love
Gmail
gives you professional email on your own domain, filtered for spam and searchable across years of history.
Google Drive
keeps files in one secure place so work does not live on a single laptop.
Google Meet
Google Meet runs video calls for client meetings and remote teams, with recording on higher plans.
Google Calendar
makes scheduling across a team simple, with shared and bookable calendars.
Google Docs
lets several people edit one document at once instead of emailing versions.
Google Sheets
handles shared spreadsheets and reporting your whole team can update.
Google Slides
builds presentations collaboratively and presents straight from the browser.
Google Chat
keeps quick team conversations and project spaces in one place.
Admin Console
is where you manage users, security and devices from a single dashboard.
Google Vault
(Business Plus and above) supports retention, archiving and eDiscovery for compliance needs.
Google Gemini
Gemini helps your team draft emails, summarise documents, analyse information and generate ideas using AI across Google Workspace.
Google Forms
Google Forms creates surveys, registration forms, quizzes and feedback forms, with responses collected automatically in Google Sheets.
Google Workspace Business Standard Plan
$13/user/month
- Custom business email, you@your-company.com + custom layouts, and mail merge
- 2 TB 65x more than Starter*
- Gemini AI assistant in Gmail, Docs, Meet, and more
- AI research assistant (Gemini Notebook)
- Chat with AI in the Gemini app + create your team of AI experts
- Video meetings with recording, noise cancellation, 150 participants
- Appointment booking pages
- eSignature with Docs and PDFs
- Google Workspace Migrate tool for data migration
Google Workspace Business Standard vs Business Starter — When to Upgrade
The case for staying on Starter is straightforward: small teams with light storage needs and no requirement to record calls. The case for Standard is equally clear once those needs emerge.
| Feature | Business Starter | Business Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Reseller price | $3.00/user/mo | $13.00/user/mo |
| Storage per user | 30 GB | 2 TB (66x more) |
| Meet participants | 100 | 150 |
| Meeting recording | No | Yes |
| Meeting transcription | No | Yes |
| AI meeting summaries | No | Yes |
| Gemini in Sheets and Slides | No | Yes |
| Noise cancellation | No | Yes |
| Shared Drives | No | Yes |
| eSignature | No | Yes |
| Mail merge | No | Yes |
authorized Google Workspace Reseller
The discount is real because the partnership is real. We buy at partner rates and pass the savings to you. Your account stays fully yours, with full admin ownership from day one.
Set Up by Engineers, Not Bots
Every order is configured by our technical team: DNS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and mailboxes done right the first time. That's why 100,000+ mailboxes run on our setups.
Your Client Portal
Track your order, collect credentials securely, manage your mailboxes, and handle billing in one place. No chasing invoices, no passwords over chat.
Who Google Workspace Business Standard Is Best For
Business Standard is the practical default for most growing teams. It is the plan where Google Workspace delivers its strongest overall value relative to what a real working team actually uses daily.
Agencies and client service teams
That record client calls, need Shared Drives organised by client account, and want AI meeting summaries to speed up call documentation.
Sales teams
That record product demos, use mail merge for follow-up sequences, and need meeting transcripts for coaching and handover.
Cold email teams and agencies
That need larger storage for multi-domain setups, recorded onboarding calls, and Gemini-assisted email drafting across their whole team rather than just a few users.
Remote and hybrid teams
That hold frequent video calls and need noise cancellation, recording, and shared file access across locations and time zones.
Companies that have outgrown Starter
Because 30 GB per user is no longer sufficient for their Drive usage, or because losing files when employees leave has become a recurring problem.
Business Standard is not the right choice if Google Vault, email retention, or eDiscovery is a hard requirement. Those needs require Business Plus.
Why Buy Google Workspace Business Standard Through a Reseller
Buying through a certified reseller saves $5 per user per month versus buying direct from Google — for the identical plan on identical infrastructure.
When you buy directly from Google at $18 per user per month, you receive a login and a self-service Admin Console. DNS configuration, MX records, SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are your responsibility. Meeting recording is available immediately but useless if your domain is not set up correctly and emails are landing in spam rather than inboxes.
When you buy through Leads Monky at $13 per user per month, setup is handled by a technical team before your first send. Every Business Standard order includes:
- Domain verification
- MX record configuration
- SPF setup
- DKIM signing
- DMARC policy configuration
- Mailbox creation for every user
- Migration from your existing email host if needed
- Admin Console handover with full admin ownership
- WhatsApp and live chat support
Most orders are live within 4 to 5 hours. Admin ownership is 100% yours from day one — no retained access on our side after handover.
Our Happy Customers!
Meeting Recording Changed How We Handle Client Calls
We were taking manual notes on every client call and still missing things. Since switching to Google Workspace Business Standard, every call is recorded automatically to Drive. Our account managers review recordings before follow-ups instead of relying on memory.
Carlos Mendoza
Mexico
2 TB Storage Was the Only Reason We Upgraded — Worth It
We hit our 30 GB limit on Starter within eight months. Business Standard’s 2 TB per user solved that completely. We have not thought about storage once since upgrading and our Shared Drives are now organised by client account.
James Okafor
Nigeria
Shared Drives Stopped Files from Disappearing When Staff Left
We lost access to three months of client files when a team member left and their account was closed. On Business Standard, everything lives in Shared Drives that belong to the organisation. That problem does not exist anymore.
Priya Nair
India
Gemini Summaries After Every Meeting Saved Hours Per Week
Our team has eight to ten calls per day across three time zones. Gemini generating a summary with action items after each Meet call meant we stopped writing meeting notes entirely. That alone is worth the upgrade from Starter.
Ahmed Al Rashidi
Kuwait
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FAQs
Common questions answered
What does Google Workspace Business Standard include?
Business Standard includes everything in Business Starter plus 2 TB of pooled storage per user, Google Meet recording and transcription, AI meeting summaries in Gemini, noise cancellation, Gemini AI across Sheets and Slides, Shared Drives, eSignature in Docs, mail merge, and appointment booking in Gmail. Meeting recording is the most-used upgrade from Starter.
How much does Google Workspace Business Standard cost?
Google’s direct price is $18 per user per month. Through a certified reseller, Business Standard is available from $13 per user per month. No hidden charges and no extra taxes apply. The price you see is the price you pay.
What is the difference between Business Standard and Business Plus?
Business Plus adds 5 TB of storage per user (vs 2 TB), 500-person Meet calls (vs 150), Google Vault for email archiving and eDiscovery, attendance tracking in Meet, and advanced endpoint management. The reseller price difference is $13 vs $20 per user per month. Standard is the right choice unless Google Vault or compliance retention is a firm requirement.
Does Business Standard include Google Vault?
No. Google Vault is not included on Business Standard. Vault, which provides email archiving, legal hold, and eDiscovery features, requires Business Plus or above.
Does Business Standard include meeting recording?
Yes. Meeting recording is a core Standard feature. Every Google Meet call can be recorded with one click and saved to the host’s Google Drive. Transcripts are also generated automatically for recorded meetings.
Does Google Workspace Business Standard include Gemini AI?
Yes. Business Standard includes the full Gemini AI suite across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet — including AI meeting summaries and suggested actions after calls. On Business Starter, Gemini is limited to Gmail and Docs only.
How many users can join a Google Meet call on Business Standard?
Business Standard supports up to 150 participants per Meet call. Business Starter supports 100. Business Plus supports 500. For most teams, 150 is sufficient for company-wide calls and client meetings.
What is Shared Drives and why does it matter?
Shared Drives are team-owned file storage rather than individual user storage. Files in a Shared Drive belong to the organisation — when a user leaves, their files stay accessible to the team. Shared Drives are available on Business Standard but not on Business Starter, where files belong to individual users.
Can I upgrade from Business Starter to Business Standard?
Yes. Upgrading is straightforward and takes effect without any data migration. Your existing emails, files, and settings are preserved. If purchased through a reseller, upgrades are handled through your client portal.
Is $13 per user the final price or are there hidden fees?
The reseller price of $13 per user per month is the final price. No hidden setup fees, no surprise charges, and no additional tax added at checkout. The price you see is the price you pay.
