GAM is the open-source CLI that tens of thousands of admins rely on for bulk Workspace operations. MonitorWorkspace is a visual dashboard that solves the same everyday problems — without scripting. They work great together.
GAM is the right choice if you're a technical admin who needs scriptable, automatable access to every Google Workspace API endpoint. MonitorWorkspace is the right choice if you need a visual dashboard for user management, offboarding, and group health that your whole team can use — without learning command-line tools. Many organizations use both.
| Feature | MonitorWorkspace | GAM |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier | Up to 10 users | Fully free & open-source |
| Paid plans | From $3/user/mo | No paid plans |
| Interface & Accessibility | ||
| Web dashboard | CLI only | |
| Setup time | 10 minutes | 30-60 minutes (Python, OAuth, service account) |
| Technical skill required | None | CLI & scripting proficiency |
| Usable by non-technical staff | HR, managers, execs | |
| Self-service signup | Open-source download | |
| User Management | ||
| Sortable user list | Click any column | CSV export, sort in spreadsheet |
| Filter by activity / status | Built-in filters | Custom commands + scripting |
| Real-time summary counts | Manual count queries | |
| Bulk user updates from CSV | Core strength | |
| Offboarding & Transfers | ||
| Email transfer with preview | Dry run estimates | No native email transfer |
| Google Chat export | ||
| Drive ownership transfer | ||
| Group membership management | Visual health dashboard | Bulk add/remove via CLI |
| Admin & Security | ||
| Admin role audit | By-user and by-role views | Print role assignments |
| Gmail monitoring (read-only) | ||
| Audit trail | Up to 1 year | No built-in logging |
| License tracking | Print license info | |
| Automation & API Coverage | ||
| Scriptable / automatable | Core design | |
| Cron / scheduled tasks | Via shell scripts | |
| API surface coverage | Focused (users, groups, email, chat) | Near-complete Workspace API |
| Chrome device management | ||
| Calendar / Classroom management | ||
| Monitoring | ||
| Live domain sync | Always current | Point-in-time snapshots |
| Continuous visibility | Dashboard always up to date | Must run commands manually |
GAM and MonitorWorkspace aren't mutually exclusive. Many organizations use GAM for automation and bulk scripting, and MonitorWorkspace for the visual dashboard that non-technical team members check daily. Both tools connect to the same Google Workspace APIs — they're different interfaces to the same data. Use GAM for power. Use MonitorWorkspace for visibility.
For a deeper comparison, read the full article: GAM vs. MonitorWorkspace: Two Ways to Fix What the Admin Console Can't Do
Free for up to 10 users. No credit card required. Set up in 10 minutes. Runs alongside GAM with zero conflicts.