Microsoft Office has been the stable program for users ranging from students to business owners for years. It will not be easily replaced. But Google Docs is slowly working its way into Microsoft Office’s territory. With similar programs available, many users are utilizing Google Docs more and more.
Personally, I’m still unfamiliar to the newer program, but many organizations have begun organizing event sign-up and putting up meeting agendas on Google Docs. One competitive advantage they have is the ability to change and save edits, allowing other users to see the additions to documents. It makes event sign-up and group projects a lot more efficient and effective. On the other hand, users are limited to those holding gmail accounts thus creating an inconvenience to consumers, whereas Microsoft is available to anyone who purchases the program. Which leads to the final point: Google Docs is free whereas Microsoft Office requires downloading fees. In conclusion, though Google Docs has numerous potential possibilities for growth, Microsoft Office is still a strong competitor.
Mariska’s original blog post: Will Google Docs kill off Microsoft Office?