Software Deathmatch: Google Apps vs. Office Live

Have you ever really wanted to find out which service was better than the other? Now may be your chance to get close to someone saying “Let’s get ready to rumble!” and wrapping it up with someone getting their arm pulled into the air. iTnews.com.au, a news site out of Australia gives the blow-by-blow on which small-business software application suite will be best for your business. You know, so it will be easier to mind your own business.

Which one is best for your organization? I put them through their paces side by side. Overall, as you’ll see, Google’s service beats Microsoft’s because of its superior email, and because it offers a calendar, something that Microsoft does not. But if your primary focus is on website building, you’ll instead want to use Microsoft’s service.

The article covers the following areas in comparison:

• Initial Setup
• Google Initial Setup
• Windows Live Setup
• Home Page Creation
• E-Mail
• Calendar
• Overall Integration

Check it out! I know I’ve been underwhelmed with Office Live, at least their free services, which is what this article focuses on. I’m also a big fan of Google e-mail, but haven’t been real impressed with Google Calendar functionality. In the end, I think it always comes down to individual business needs and comfort level with the applications your choosing.

Source: Review: Microsoft Office Live basics Vs. Google Apps for your domain