Google Workspace Essentials — Collaboration Tools Without Gmail
Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat and Sites with around 1 TB of pooled storage per user — no Gmail, no email hosting. Built for organizations, including Microsoft 365 shops, that already have email and simply want Google's collaboration and meeting tools, provisioned by TechBliss Solutions.
Google Workspace Essentials: Google's Collaboration Suite, No Email Included
Important upfront: Google Workspace Essentials does not include Gmail or email hosting of any kind. It is a collaboration-only plan — Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat, and Sites — aimed squarely at organizations that already have an email system elsewhere, most commonly Microsoft 365 or Outlook shops, and simply want Google's document collaboration and video meeting tools running alongside their existing mailboxes. If your team needs Gmail, Essentials is the wrong plan — look at Business Starter, Business Standard, or Frontline Starter instead, all of which include Gmail. As your Google Workspace reseller, TechBliss provisions Essentials specifically for teams that want real-time Docs and Sheets collaboration and reliable Meet video calls without migrating email off their current provider.
No Gmail or Email Hosting
Essentials does not provision mailboxes. Your organization keeps its existing email system (Microsoft 365, Outlook, or otherwise) untouched.
~1 TB Pooled Storage
Roughly 1 TB of pooled storage per user for Drive files, shared documents, and collaborative content.
Meet & Chat for Real-Time Collaboration
Video meetings for up to 150 participants and team messaging through Chat, running independently of your email provider.
Docs, Sheets, Slides & Sites
Real-time collaborative editing on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, plus lightweight internal sites — all without an email migration.
Everything Provisioned With Your Essentials License
Essentials License Setup
Licenses provisioned for the collaboration tools your team needs, without touching or migrating your existing email system.
Drive & Shared Storage Setup
Shared drives and folder structures configured for document collaboration, sized to your team's actual usage.
Meet & Chat Rollout
Video meeting and team messaging tools configured and rolled out alongside your existing email provider.
Coexistence With Microsoft 365 / Outlook
Essentials configured to run cleanly alongside an existing Microsoft 365 or Outlook environment, with no email conflicts.
Identity & Access Setup
User accounts and access permissions configured through the Google admin console, mapped to your existing directory where possible.
24/7 Technical Support
Access issues, sync questions, or admin console errors handled around the clock, not just during business hours.
Google Workspace Essentials Pricing Through TechBliss
Google does not publish flat public per-seat pricing for Essentials — as your Google Workspace reseller, TechBliss provides a custom quote based on your headcount and storage needs, with setup, coexistence configuration alongside your existing email, and support included rather than billed separately.
Essentials
This plan — collaboration tools only, no Gmail, for orgs with email elsewhere
- No Gmail included
- ~1 TB pooled storage
- Meet for up to 150 participants
- Docs, Sheets, Slides & Sites
Business Starter
For teams that want Gmail included with core apps
- Gmail with custom domain
- 30 GB storage per user
- Meet for up to 100 participants
- Standard admin console
Frontline Starter
For deskless teams that want Gmail plus core apps
- Gmail included
- 5 GB storage per user
- Meet for up to 100 participants
- Advanced endpoint management
Business Standard
For teams that want Gmail, 2 TB storage and eSignature
- 2 TB storage per user
- Meet recording included
- Up to 150 participants
- eSignature & Gemini included
Why Microsoft 365 Shops Choose TechBliss for Essentials Rollouts
The organizations that ask us for Essentials almost always have one specific question: will this touch our existing email? The answer is no, and getting that coexistence right is the entire job. As your Google Workspace reseller, we configure Essentials to run cleanly alongside your current Microsoft 365 or Outlook environment, so your team gets Google's Docs, Sheets, and Meet tools without any risk to the mailboxes you already depend on.
Ask About Coexistence SetupAuthorized Reseller Status
Essentials licenses provisioned directly through Google's partner program, not a third-party markup layer.
No Email Migration Risk
We are explicit and upfront that Essentials does not include Gmail — your existing email system is never touched.
Clean Microsoft 365 Coexistence
Configured so Google's collaboration tools run alongside Microsoft 365 or Outlook without account or sync conflicts.
24/7 Unlimited Support
Access issues, sync questions, or console errors get a response around the clock.
Based in East Delhi
Available for in-person walkthroughs across Delhi NCR, Noida, and Ghaziabad, not just remote tickets.
One Point of Contact
A dedicated account contact who understands both your Google and existing email environment.
Industries That Fit Essentials
Our Essentials Onboarding Process
Existing Email & Needs Assessment
We confirm your current email system stays untouched and that Essentials' collaboration tools fit your actual needs.
Coexistence & Identity Setup
Accounts and access configured to run cleanly alongside your existing Microsoft 365 or Outlook environment.
Drive, Docs & Meet Rollout
Shared drives, folder structures, and Meet configured for real-time collaboration across the team.
Team Training & Ongoing Support
Staff trained on Docs, Sheets, Meet, and Chat, followed by 24/7 support.
What Essentials Clients Have Achieved With TechBliss
Apps and Features Bundled Into Essentials (No Gmail)
What Clients Say About Essentials, Set Up by TechBliss
“We're a Microsoft 365 shop and had no interest in migrating email. TechBliss was upfront that Essentials doesn't include Gmail, which is exactly what we wanted, and set up Docs and Meet without touching our Outlook setup.”
Vikram Oberoi
IT Manager, Noida
“Our team just needed better real-time collaboration on documents and reliable video calls. Essentials plus TechBliss's setup gave us that without a painful email migration project.”
Simran Kaur
Project Head, East Delhi
“TechBliss double-checked with us more than once that we understood Essentials has no email before we signed up, which honestly gave us confidence they weren't just trying to upsell a bigger plan.”
Anil Kohli
Operations Director, Ghaziabad
Frequently Asked Questions — Google Workspace Essentials
No. Essentials does not include Gmail or any email hosting. It is a collaboration-only plan covering Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat, and Sites. Organizations keep using their existing email provider, such as Microsoft 365 or Outlook.
Essentials includes approximately 1 TB of pooled storage per user for Drive files and collaborative documents.
Essentials is designed for organizations that already have an email system in place, often Microsoft 365 or Outlook, and want Google's real-time document collaboration and Meet video conferencing tools without migrating email.
Essentials supports Google Meet calls with up to 150 participants.
Yes, Essentials is specifically configured to coexist with your current email provider. We set up accounts and access so there is no conflict with your existing Microsoft 365 or Outlook mailboxes.
Google does not publish flat public per-seat pricing for Essentials. As your reseller, TechBliss provides a custom quote based on your headcount and storage needs after a short assessment call.
Yes, if your needs change and you want Gmail included, we can move you to Business Starter, Business Standard, or Frontline Starter, all of which include Gmail.
Essentials includes Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Chat, and Sites — real-time collaboration and meeting tools, with no Gmail or email hosting component.
Yes, while we're based in East Delhi and work closely with clients across Delhi NCR, Noida, and Ghaziabad, our Essentials support is remote-first and available to organizations anywhere in India.
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