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BUSINESS EMAIL & OFFICE · MIGRATION GUIDE

Switching from Zoho Workplace to Google Workspace

Google’s data import tool copies email from Zoho over IMAP. Contacts and calendars must be exported and imported separately, and Zoho’s free plan has no IMAP.

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By Bill Belcamino · Last updated September 19, 2026 · Our methodologyResearched and fact-checked by the HelpCompare team
Switching from Zoho Workplace to Google WorkspaceVerified Sep 19, 2026

Quick verdict: If you are on Zoho’s Forever Free plan, upgrade to a paid plan first, because the free plan has no IMAP. Then set up Workspace, use the Admin console data import tool to copy email from Zoho over IMAP, export contacts and calendars from Zoho and import them into Google, and move WorkDrive files. Switch MX records last.

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    Why teams move from Zoho Workplace to Google Workspace

    More storage

    Up to 5 TB pooled per user on Business Plus.

    AI in the apps

    Gemini in Gmail, and across Docs, Sheets and Meet from Standard.

    Larger meetings

    Meet for up to 500 participants on Business Plus.

    How the migration actually works

    Upgrade off Zoho’s free plan before you start: it does not include IMAP.

    StepWhat you do
    1Enable IMAP on ZohoZoho’s Forever Free plan has no IMAP, POP or ActiveSync; move to a paid plan for the migration.
    2Prepare Google WorkspaceSign up, verify your domain and create users.
    3Import email over IMAPIn the Admin console data import tool, choose an IMAP source; Google names Zoho among supported providers.
    4Move contacts, calendars and filesExport contacts and calendars from Zoho and import them into Google; download WorkDrive files and upload to Drive.
    5Switch your domain’s mail recordsWhen the copy is complete, point your domain’s MX records at the new provider and add its SPF, DKIM and DMARC records. Run a final incremental sync afterwards to catch mail that arrived during the change.
    6Cancel ZohoExport mailboxes as ZIP or PST from Zoho’s admin console as an archive first.

    What this path doesn’t do for you:

    Only email moves through Google’s import from Zoho; contacts, calendars and files are manual. Zoho Vault passwords, Cliq chats and intranet content need separate handling.

    Pricing side by side

    PlanZoho WorkplaceGoogle Workspace
    Entry planWorkplace Standard $3/user/mo (annual); Mail Lite $1Business Starter $7/user/mo (annual)
    Mid planWorkplace Professional $6Business Standard $14
    Top Business planEnterprise — contact salesBusiness Plus $22
    Storage30 GB or 100 GB mail + team storage30 GB / 2 TB / 5 TB pooled
    Free planUp to 5 usersNone (14-day trial)

    US list prices checked on each vendor’s pricing page on September 19, 2026, annual billing.

    Feature parity check

    CapabilityZoho WorkplaceGoogle Workspace
    Import from the other toolOne-click Google Workspace migrationIMAP email import only
    Free planUp to 5 usersNone
    Storage30 GB or 100 GB mail30 GB–5 TB pooled
    Meetings100 or 250100–500
    AIZiaGemini

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    Security & access: what changes when you switch

    Security, offline and access rules that differ between Zoho Workplace and Google Workspace. Rows where both tools are the same (5) are left out; the full side-by-side is on each tool’s page: Zoho Workplace, Google Workspace.

    What changesZoho Workplace (today)Google Workspace (after)
    Other certificationsISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, ISO/IEC 27701, SOC 1 Type II, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO 22301, PCI DSS (SAQ-D), CSA STAR Self-Assessment, Cyber Essentials Plus, TX-RAMP, HDS, ENSsourceNot published
    GDPR data processing agreementNot publishedDPA offeredsource
    Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)YesMail LitesourceYesBusiness Startersource
    Two-factor authenticationYesEnforcement: Not plan-gated on the pages read (policy enforcement described generally)sourceYesEnforcement: Business Startersource
    Admin audit logYessourceYesBusiness Startersource
    Data residency choicesUS, EU, India, Australia, Japan, Canada, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Singapore, ChinasourceUS, EUBusiness Standardsource
    EncryptionEncrypted at rest and in transit (TLS; S/MIME and OpenPGP options); WorkDrive AES-256 at restsourceAES-256 at rest and in transit for Drive/Docs filessource
    Desktop appsWindows, macOS, LinuxsourceWindows, macOSsource
    Offline limitsTrident offline data excludes email attachments not previously viewed; Trident is for paid and trial Zoho Mail/Workplace users.sourceOffline editing needs Chrome or Edge (not private browsing) and the Google Docs Offline extension, set up while online.source
    IP allowlistingYessourceYesEnterprisesource
    Device & session controlsYesMail PremiumMobile Access Management on Mail Premium and Workplace Professional; Workplace Enterprise adds endpoint control features; Zoho Directory device authentication (10 devices) on all paid plans.sourceYesBusiness StarterFundamental endpoint management on all Business editions (remote account sign-out and mobile account wipe, block devices, endpoint verification); Business Plus adds advanced mobile management and remote device wipe; Enterprise adds context-aware access and enterprise endpoint management.source
    Office & room hardware—Google sells Google Meet Hardware for meeting rooms as a separate add-on; room booking ('Browse and reserve conference rooms') is on all plans.source
    Editorial assessment

    Before you cut over

    • Set up single sign-on in Google Workspace on Business Starter before you invite the team, so accounts are created through your identity provider rather than by hand.

    Checked September 19, 2026 against each vendor’s own trust center, help docs and app pages. Hover or tap “source” to see the exact wording we relied on. “Not published” means we could not find the vendor saying it on its own site — it doesn’t mean the feature is missing. Plan names are the lowest plan the vendor says includes the feature. Security · Offline · Remote vs office · Download the data

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can Google import from Zoho?

    Email only, over IMAP; Google’s documentation names Zoho among supported IMAP providers.

    Why can’t I migrate from Zoho’s free plan?

    The free plan does not include IMAP, POP or ActiveSync, which the import needs.

    Will it cost more?

    Yes: Google Starter is $7 a user a month on annual billing, against $3 for Zoho Workplace Standard.

    How long does an email migration take?

    It depends on mailbox sizes and the number of users; run a pilot with a few mailboxes first and schedule the MX switch for a quiet period.

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    Zoho WorkplacePricing, free plan, AI cost & every comparison›Google WorkspacePricing, free plan, AI cost & every comparison›
    Google Workspace vs Zoho WorkplaceHead-to-head comparisonGoogle Workspace vs Microsoft 365Head-to-head comparisonMicrosoft 365 vs Zoho WorkplaceHead-to-head comparison

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