Productivity Suite

vs Google Workspace

Many clubs cobble together Google Sheets, Drive, and Groups. Here's why a purpose-built platform works better for club management.

Feature Breakdown

Side-by-side comparison

How the platforms compare across essential capabilities

Feature
communities.one
Google Workspace
Events & Ticketing
Calendar
Event ticketing
QR code check-in
Member Management
Member directory
Membership applications
Payments
Membership payments
Automatic renewals
Task Management
Task management
Security
Team password vault
Other Features
Document storage
Spreadsheets
Email groups
Social media publishing
Full support
Partial support
Not available
Why communities.one

What sets us apart

Key features that make a difference for modern clubs and societies

Purpose-Built for Clubs

Stop maintaining spreadsheets. communities.one provides proper member databases, payment tracking, and renewal automation.

Payment Collection

Collect dues and sell tickets directly. No more chasing bank transfers or manual reconciliation.

Password Vault

Securely share credentials instead of putting them in a shared Google Doc (please don't do this).

Decision Guide

Which platform is right for you?

Honest guidance to help you make the best choice

Use Google Workspace if you need

  • General document collaboration
  • Email and calendar for any purpose
  • Familiar tools everyone knows
  • Enterprise-grade productivity suite

Choose communities.one if you want

  • Proper member database (not spreadsheets)
  • Integrated payment collection
  • Event ticketing with check-in
  • Secure password sharing
The Verdict

Google Workspace is a general productivity suite. communities.one is purpose-built for club management with memberships, payments, and events.

Most clubs eventually outgrow Google Sheets. communities.one replaces your fragmented toolset with integrated club management tools.

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