Google vs Microsoft
Google vs Microsoft, compared side by side on 17 data points: what each one does, how big it is, what it has raised, the tech running each site, and what users report. We score both out of 100 on traction, team and visibility: Google is on 74/100 and Microsoft on 39/100.
Where each one leads
- our overall score: 74/100 against 39/100
- headcount: 336,355 against 230,602
Microsoft
Leads on none of the measures we hold for both companies.
At a glance
| Measure | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Global technology leader in search, advertising, cloud, AI, and consumer electronics. | A global technology leader providing software, cloud services, AI, and devices for individuals and businesses. |
| Category | Internet, Cloud Computing, Software, Hardware | Operating System, Productivity Software, Cloud Computing, AI Infrastructure |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2B | B2B | B2C |
| Offering | Platform | Software | hardware | services | platform |
| Founded | 1998 | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, United States | Redmond, United States |
| Status | Active | Active |
Size, funding and growth
| Measure | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Employees | 336,355 | 230,602 |
| Total funding | $9.1B | Not published |
| Latest round | Grant | Not published |
| LinkedIn followers | Not published | 28,176,905 |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 74/100 | 39/100 |
| Traction | 60/100 | 20/100 |
| Team | 30/100 | 30/100 |
| Community | 23/100 | 33/100 |
| Search visibility | 54/100 | 70/100 |
| Quality | 99/100 | Not published |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | D (49/100) | D (45/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 91/100 | 96/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Google Cloud | Not detected |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
What users say
| Measure | Microsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Community ratingVisitor votes on StartupHub | 1.0/5 from 1 vote | 5.0/5 from 1 vote |
Google vs Microsoft: common questions
Which is better, Google or Microsoft?
On our 0-100 score Google rates higher (74/100 against 39/100). The score weights traction, team, visibility and profile completeness, so it reflects company strength rather than which product suits you. We compare the two on 17 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do Google and Microsoft compare on the numbers?
Google leads on our overall score (74/100 against 39/100), headcount (336,355 against 230,602).
Read the full Google review and pricing or the Microsoft review and pricing. You can also browse other Google alternatives we track.