Google drive Review - why 4.8 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Mar 07, 2022

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What is Google drive?

Google Drive is a file-sharing and cloud storage software solution tailored to the individual, team, and corporate needs. The software has numerous features, some of which are discussed below:

• Collaboration Tools: Google Drive combines with other software from Google LLC like Docs, Sheets, and Workspace (for organizations) to enhance collaborations between team members on projects. Team members can access files and work together on projects from different locations on one interface seamlessly.
• Data Storage: The cloud-native nature of Google Drive supports the storage of files and information entirely on the cloud. Users have access to a fixed memory space that is upgradable, saving them disk space. Catalogs can easily be uploaded from devices to the cloud and accessed anywhere, any time, even offline.
• File-Sharing: Through Google Drive, users can share documents, records, and information, all on the cloud.
• Drive File Stream: Files uploaded to the Google Drive cloud storage can be streamed online, without being downloaded, from any device with access to the Google Account.
• Open API: Google Drive supports integration with other applications and tools, eliminating the struggle of file format conversion.
• Data Loss Prevention: Drive offers data security and encryption to prevent data breaches, and most importantly, files are updated as the user works, even offline, to prevent data loss.

Launched in April 2012 by Google LLC, a 248,000-employee strong company headquartered in Mountain View, CA, Google Drive meets the needs of over a billion users globally. Google Drive has a wide range of features that satisfies clientele ranging from individuals to organizations. Google LLC won the Comparably Award for Best Global Company Culture in 2021 and the award for Most Innovative Company by T3.

Who is it best for?

The typical customers include the following business size: Small, medium and large size businesses.

What is the actual cost?

Google Drive pricing is relatively budget-friendly, and offers are based on storage needs, starting at $1.99 monthly. The software offers a free version, which gives the user 15 GB of cloud storage. Other offers include 100 GB at $1.99 per month, 1 TB at $9.99 monthly, 10 TB at $99.99 monthly, 20 TB at $199.99 per month, 30 TB priced at $299.99 monthly.

Google Drive for Teams is priced at $10 per user per month. The pricing plans for Google Drive for Enterprises are not public, only obtainable by contacting the vendor.

ITQlick pricing score is 2 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Google drive.

Pros

• Drive offers secure remote access for files
• Google Drive offers free cloud storage for data
• The software is cost-friendly
• Changes to documents are saved automatically

Cons

• There is no file recovery feature on Google Drive
• Effective updates and regular bug fixes are sometimes in short supply

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of Google drive vs alternative software solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Google drive right for you or your business?

Google Drive caters to individuals, teams, and organizations (of all sizes). Individuals and organizations in Information Technology, Engineering, and eLearning are the major users of Google Drive. Some notable clients include Salesforce, Cardinal Group of Companies, and Ibotta.