Google Cloud Search
Unified search across your company's content.
Overview
Google Cloud Search is an enterprise search solution that allows employees to find internal company information as easily as they search the public web with Google. It provides a unified search experience across Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Calendar) and can be extended with connectors to search across third-party data sources. It respects all file permissions, ensuring users only see what they are authorized to see.
✨ Key Features
- Unified search across Google Workspace and third-party data
- Respects source document permissions
- People search to find colleagues by role, skills, etc.
- Assist Cards with proactive information
- Customizable search applications
- Cloud Search SDK and connectors
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Seamless, deep integration with Google Workspace
- Leverages Google's core search technology and infrastructure
- Familiar, consumer-grade search experience
Unique Value: Brings the speed, relevance, and simplicity of Google Search to your organization's internal information, boosting productivity and knowledge sharing.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Improving productivity for organizations heavily using Google Workspace
- Centralizing search for companies with diverse, siloed data sources
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using Google Workspace
- Public-facing site search
🏆 Alternatives
The clear choice for Google Workspace customers. It competes directly with Amazon Kendra in the cloud provider space and with platforms like Glean for the user-facing application layer.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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