SharePoint vs Google Sites is a choice about control. SharePoint fits intranets with groups and strict permissions. Google Sites fits quick pages that follow Drive sharing. Google Sites publishes to the public or to named viewers. Google Sites maps up to 5 custom domains per site. SharePoint Online storage is 1 TB plus 10 GB per license. Microsoft 365 groups set team site membership. Choose by who needs to edit and who needs to view.
Your team needs a site and you must choose a builder. SharePoint vs the Google Sites editor is the first question.
You get 6 differences from Microsoft and Google pages. I also flag the gaps I found.
What are SharePoint and Google Sites Built for?
SharePoint sites come as team sites and communication sites. Microsoft says a team site suits project work with team news and a shared calendar. Communication sites share news with a large audience.
Google Sites is the site builder inside Google Workspace. Sites is on for everyone by default and users need Google Drive turned on to create one.
How do the 6 Differences Compare?
| Difference | SharePoint | Google Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Site types | Team and communication sites | One site builder in Workspace |
| Permissions | Owners, Members and Visitors | Restricted or Public publishing |
| Outside access | Anyone, org or named links | Public site or named viewers |
| Custom code | SharePoint Framework | HTML, CSS and JavaScript embeds |
| Admin control | External sharing set per org | Sites on or off per unit |
| Storage | 1 TB plus 10 GB per license | Counts toward Drive quota |
SharePoint numbers come from Microsoft pages and Google rows come from Google Workspace help pages.
Who can Create and Share Sites?
SharePoint team sites belong to a Microsoft 365 group. Group owners and members become site owners and members. Communication sites use the SharePoint Owners, Members and Visitors groups on the Microsoft sharing page.
SharePoint links come as Anyone, People in your organization or Specific people. Anyone links work without sign in and cannot be audited. Our guide on how SharePoint sharing links behave after a move shows what happens to those links later.
Google Sites publishes as Restricted or Public. Restricted sites name people or groups as Published Viewers. Admins can switch Sites off for the organization or for one organizational unit in the Google Admin console.
How do You Set up a Custom Domain in Google Sites?
Who it suits. Site owners who can edit their domain DNS records. Extra application. None needed.
- Open the domain settings. In your site select Settings and then Custom domains. Select Start setup.
- Verify ownership. Google can ask you to verify the domain in Search Console with a DNS TXT record.
- Share with the world. Google says a custom domain needs a public site. Restricted sites show the sites.google.com address.
- Wait for the update. Google says setup can take up to 48 hours.
Only the site owner can connect a domain on the Google custom domain page. Admins can also map a URL in the Admin console with a CNAME to ghs.googlehosted.com.
How do You Choose Between the Two?
Choose SharePoint when you need groups and strict permissions. SharePoint Framework is the recommended Microsoft model for custom web parts.
Choose Google Sites when your team already works in Drive and you want a quick public page. Google says you can insert Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and YouTube videos on the Google embed page.
Storage also differs. SharePoint Online tenant storage is 1 TB plus 10 GB per license on Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise plans. Google counts Sites content toward Drive storage.
Which Limits Apply to This Comparison?
- Google limits. I found no page count or file size limit for Google Sites in the pages I opened.
- Google storage. The Drive quota note came from a summarized help page. Check your own admin console.
- Google roles. I found no page that lists every editor sharing role.
- SharePoint web address. I opened no Microsoft page on a custom domain for a SharePoint site so this post makes no claim.
- Prices. Plan prices are not part of this comparison.
My Verdict on Choosing a Site Builder
SharePoint vs Google Sites comes down to where your team already works. Microsoft 365 teams get groups and strict permissions. Google Workspace teams get quick pages and Drive sharing.
List who edits and who views before you decide because both tools set those roles in their own way.
Key Takeaways
- SharePoint team sites follow Microsoft 365 group membership.
- Google Sites publishes as Restricted or Public.
- Google custom domains need a public site.
- SharePoint Online storage grows with every license.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a SharePoint Team Site Use a Microsoft 365 Group?
Yes. Microsoft says team sites are part of a Microsoft 365 group by default. Group owners and members become site owners and members.
Do SharePoint Anyone Links Need a Sign In?
No. Microsoft says Anyone links work without sign in. They cannot be audited.
Can SharePoint Sites Block External Sharing?
Yes. Microsoft says external sharing is on by default at the organization level. Individual sites can restrict it.
Is a SharePoint Site Collection Capped at 1 TB?
No. Microsoft lists 25 TB as the maximum site collection size. Your tenant storage sets the real ceiling.
Can Google Sites Use a Custom Domain?
Yes. Google says a site can have up to 5 custom domains. Only the site owner can connect one.
Do Restricted Google Sites Show on a Custom Domain?
No. Google says a custom domain needs a public site. Restricted sites show the sites.google.com address.
Can Google Sites Embed Docs and Sheets?
Yes. Google says you can insert Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and YouTube videos. You can also add HTML, CSS or JavaScript.
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Published 11 November 2026. SharePoint facts come from the Microsoft pages on team and communication sites, sharing and permissions and the SharePoint Framework. Google facts come from the Workspace help pages on the Sites on or off setting, custom domains and adding files and embeds. Check the pages again before you decide because both companies update them.