Understanding Alternatives to Google Groups


Introduction

Google groups is good for sharing information. With it, members can directly communicate with other members in the group. However, this article describes other options available that might better suit your communication needs.

Explanation

 

All these options allow you to directly communicate with the group members. Some have additional benefits described in the table below.

Teams
Best option when working regularly with others on projects.

Access to all previous conversations
Access to shared files
Access to document collaboration
Notebook
Planner
SharePoint Online site

Microsoft 365 Groups
Best option when conducting a ubiquitous targeted communication.

Access to all previous conversations
Notebook
Planner
SharePoint Online site

Slack

Best when only need to quickly converse with others.

Access to all previous conversations
Access to shared files

Shared mailbox (PACE Exchange Online Resource Account)
Best option when the workflow is department or workgroup needing a long-term, stable email address department or workgroup need to access the same electronic correspondence.

Multiple people can have access to the same correspondence