AI Sidebar vs Gopher for Groups

Gopher for Groups edges out AI Sidebar on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

On pricing, AI Sidebar offers a free tier (Free of charge with paid features) while Gopher for Groups starts at Not available. For early-stage teams validating fit, the free-tier path lets you run the app on real workloads before committing budget.

AI Sidebar has the larger user base (339 reviews vs 3), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Gopher for Groups's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage admins who need fast install and low risk should default to Gopher for Groups; mid-market and enterprise admins with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — AI Sidebar's 339-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Gopher for Groups's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Google Workspace Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is AI Sidebar or Gopher for Groups cheaper?

AI Sidebar is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free of charge with paid features). Gopher for Groups starts at Not available. Both publish their pricing on the Google Workspace Marketplace; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, AI Sidebar or Gopher for Groups?

Gopher for Groups has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 3 reviews) compared to AI Sidebar (4.8★ from 339 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose AI Sidebar or Gopher for Groups?

Gopher for Groups holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, AI Sidebar or Gopher for Groups?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Google Workspace Marketplace. AI Sidebar has the deeper published review base (339 vs 3), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large Google Workspace Marketplace admins?

AI Sidebar typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (339 reviews). Gopher for Groups typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (3 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between AI Sidebar and Gopher for Groups?

Migration support varies by app and category. AI Sidebar and Gopher for Groups both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Gopher for Groups" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.