We Asked Gemini to Compare GAT Labs and Google’s Offerings.
Here’s What It Said.
Can organizations add advanced Google Workspace security, auditing and automation without upgrading every user to a higher licensing tier?
We asked Gemini to compare the options.
The Licensing Cost Arbitrage
Google's Tier-Based Licensing
Google’s advanced security capabilities are tied to specific Workspace editions and Chrome Enterprise offerings.
Advanced native capabilities can require higher-tier licensing such as Workspace Enterprise Plus, or paying for Chrome Enterprise Premium add-ons, increasing costs across the users that need those capabilities.
GAT's Advantage
GAT Labs adds advanced security, auditing, and management capabilities on top of your existing Google Workspace environment.
For a 1,000-user enterprise, adding GAT Admin at $24/user/year delivers advanced oversight at a fraction of the cost of upgrading every account to Workspace Enterprise Plus.
Where GAT Labs Extends Native Google Workspace Capabilities
Gemini identified three areas where the difference becomes particularly important for Google Workspace administrators.
01.
Bulk Remediation vs.
Log Inspection
Google’s native Admin Console records activity logs well, but fixing issues, such as revoking thousands of externally shared Drive files or reassigning ownership for departing staff, requires complex custom scripts or tedious manual work.
GAT+ and GAT Unlock allow admins to run single-click bulk remediation across the entire domain.
02.
Real-Time DLP and
AI Shielding
While Chrome Enterprise Premium focuses heavily on threat defense, phishing, and basic URL filtering, GAT Shield offers live micro-behavior tracking. It actively alerts admins when employees copy-paste sensitive corporate data into unvetted web applications or generative AI prompts across Windows, Mac, and ChromeOS.
03.
Lifecycle Automation
Google leaves account offboarding largely manual. GAT Flow introduces no-code workflows that automatically transfer Drive ownership, revoke OAuth tokens, adjust email signatures, and delegate mailboxes during user departures.
How GAT Labs Extends Google Workspace Security and Management
See how GAT Labs adds auditing, remediation, browser security, and lifecycle automation to your existing Google Workspace environment.
- By acting as a modular management layer, GAT Labs enables mid-market enterprises and school districts to achieve high-end security and compliance without taking on Google's top-tier licensing tax.
Advanced Google Workspace Security FAQs
Common questions about extending Google Workspace security, auditing, DLP, and administration with GAT Labs.
Can you add advanced Google Workspace security without upgrading every user?
Yes. GAT Labs works alongside an existing Google Workspace environment, adding capabilities for auditing, browser security, remediation, and lifecycle automation. Organizations can select the GAT Labs capabilities they need without automatically moving every user to a higher Google Workspace licensing tier.
How does GAT Labs extend Google Workspace security?
GAT Labs adds capabilities such as domain-wide auditing, bulk remediation, Chrome activity monitoring, browser-level data protection, controlled privileged actions, and automated user lifecycle management to an existing Google Workspace environment.
Does GAT Labs replace Google Workspace?
No. GAT Labs is an additional security, auditing, and management layer for Google Workspace. Google Workspace remains the underlying productivity platform, while GAT Labs extends the visibility, controls, and automation available to administrators.
How does GAT Labs help with Google Workspace data loss prevention?
GAT Labs extends data protection beyond Workspace activity with visibility and controls across Chrome. Administrators can monitor browser activity, web uploads, copy and paste behavior, and the use of generative AI tools, helping security teams identify how corporate data is being handled outside core Google Workspace applications.
Can GAT Labs automate Google Workspace onboarding and offboarding?
Yes. GAT Flow provides automated workflows for onboarding, offboarding, and user changes in Google Workspace. Workflows can coordinate actions such as account updates, group membership changes, license management, Drive ownership transfers, OAuth token revocation, and other administrative tasks.
Before You Upgrade Your Entire Domain, Compare Your Options.
Advanced Google Workspace security and management should not automatically mean moving every user to a higher licensing tier. See what your current Google Workspace environment can do with GAT Labs layered on top.