Google Workspace migration to Microsoft 365
Gmail to Microsoft 365 Migration: Cost, Process & Guide With TechTry
There is no universal answer. Microsoft 365 can be a strong fit for organizations that want to standardize around Microsoft’s productivity, collaboration and security ecosystem. But the decision should be based on:
- Existing technology
- Business requirements
- Security needs
- User requirements
- Compliance
- Budget
- IT capabilities
- Long-term technology strategy
Step 1 - Assess
Review users, mailboxes, Drive, permissions and applications.
Step 2 - Plan
Define what will be migrated, where it will go and how the cutover will happen.
Step 3 - Configure
Prepare Microsoft 365, users, domain, security and migration tools.
Step 4 - Migrate
Move email, calendars, contacts and file data.
Step 5 - Cut Over
Complete final synchronization and DNS/MX changes.
Step 6 - Validate & Support
Verify email, files, access and user functionality and resolve post-migration issues.
Setup may include Microsoft 365 configuration, domain verification, user mapping, migration-tool configuration, testing and project planning. Some providers include these activities in the overall migration price.
Professional migration services can typically range from ₹500–₹4,000+ per user, while complex projects may be quoted as a fixed project fee. Prices vary according to users, data, migration scope, setup and support requirements.
A 20-user migration may typically fall around ₹10,000–₹25,000+, excluding 18% GST depends upon the data size and complex migrations.
The timeline depends on the number of users, mailbox size, Google Drive data, Shared Drives, permissions and migration approach.
Microsoft’s Google Drive migration process copies content to Microsoft 365 and does not delete the source content as part of starting the migration. Businesses should nevertheless maintain appropriate backups and define their own retention and rollback procedures.
Yes. In most cases, employees can retain their existing business email addresses. The migration involves configuring the existing primary business domain in Microsoft 365 and updating the required DNS records at the appropriate stage. The domain must be verified and correctly configured before email routing is switched.
Yes. Supported calendar events and contacts can be migrated alongside email. Recurring meetings, sharing permissions, resource calendars, contact fields and other advanced configurations may need additional checks. Businesses should validate important calendars and contacts before/after migration.
Yes, you should plan your Microsoft 365 licences before starting the migration. The right licences ensure that employees can use the Microsoft 365 services they need, such as Outlook, OneDrive and Teams. Some migration tools may also have separate charges or requirements.
To get a migration quotation from Techtry Solutions, share a few basic details about your business, including the number of employees, approximate Gmail mailbox sizes, Google Drive usage, and whether you want to migrate email only or include calendars, contacts and shared files.
Also mention any specific requirements, such as reducing email downtime, maintaining your existing business email addresses, or moving team files to OneDrive and SharePoint.
Based on these details, the migration scope, setup requirements, estimated cost and support needed can be assessed. Ask for a quotation that clearly separates Microsoft 365 licence fees from one-time migration and setup charges, additional services and applicable taxes.