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# Google Drive

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> Google Drive is a cloud storage and backup platform to access files, docs, photos \&amp; more, store them in a safe place, and collaborate with other people
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> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 28613 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Google Drive

 Create \&amp; collaborate on photos, videos, presentations, PDFs, Google Docs, and more.&#10;&#10; Google Drive can be used alongside existing apps such as email and calendar to create streamlined workflows.&#10;&#10; The powerful search functionality uses intelligence to identify objects in photos or text and presents the most relevant results for keyword searches.&#10;&#10; Open over 30 file types including Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Forms, Google Drawing, and more, right within the browser.&#10;&#10; Create, open and share files from a variety of apps directly in Google Drive, even when offline, and changes are automatically synced when internet connection is resumed.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 28613 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Google

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$7,00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
- **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Authentication
- Automatic Backup
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Content Publishing Options
- Data Import/Export
- Data Recovery
- Data Security
- Data Storage Management
- Data Synchronization
- Document Automation
- Document Capture
- Document Classification

## Integrations (63 total)

- AODocs Document Management
- Aircall
- Asana
- Bookedin
- BuiltWith
- Canva
- ClickUp
- Close
- CubeAnywhere
- Cyfe
- Docusign
- Dropbox
- ERPLY
- Figma
- FreeAgent

... and 48 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- 24/7 (Live rep)

## Category

- [Document Management Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/284/document-management/software)

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## Alternatives

1. [Google Docs](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91392/google-docs) — 4.7/5 (29176 reviews)
2. [Google Workspace](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/90761/google-apps-for-business) — 4.7/5 (17695 reviews)
3. [OneDrive](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91652/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12859 reviews)
4. [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/90850/sharepoint) — 4.4/5 (5463 reviews)
5. [Microsoft 365](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/90725/microsoft-office-365) — 4.6/5 (14156 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Essential for Organization and Productivity in All Areas of Life" — 5.0/5

> **James** | *21 July 2026* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Google Drive is the perfect tool for organizing documents, spreadsheets, and other files. It also makes it easy to collaborate or share files.
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> **Cons**: I've found it somewhat difficult to find a what I'm looking for when using the mobile apps. You have to have the Drive app, along with the Docs app and Sheets app, etc. I could not find a document folder in the Docs app but I think I had to go to the Drive app to find it.
> 
> Overall, Google Drive has been the greatest tool for file creation, organization, sharing, collaboration, and general productivity. It's so helpful for keeping track of tasks, listing data, writing notes, and so much more.

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### "Google Drive is a powerhouse for safe cloud files storage with very straightforward user interface." — 5.0/5

> **Daniel** | *15 July 2026* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Google Drive has been an incredible documents storage and management tool and I like the simplicity of the user interface and how well everything is organized as it allows me to effortlessly navigate it. It provides a very secure files storage space with advanced protection features which help ensure that all the files i have uploaded are scanned for any malware and also help prevent any unauthorized access to the files. Google Drive has an in-built files sharing feature which allows me to transfer and share files with my learners safely and directly from the storage without having to download them first. I like that i can categorize my files and store related ones under one folder and subfolder as it makes it really easy and convenient to access the files i require. Google Drive also offers search features which makes it quick to locate the file am looking for without having to go through every folder.
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> **Cons**: Genuinely, there has been nothing to dislike about Google Drive because all the features are easy to use and everything has always responded perfectly without any issues. I have not discovered any performance issues and there has been nothing to complain about.
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> I have been using Google Drive for quite a long while now to store my lecture notes and lecturing documents and i have really had a smooth experience. Google Drive provides me with a cloud storage that makes it possible for me to always have access to my stored documents from anywhere and whenever i need to use them. With Google Drive, am able to sort my documents and store related documents like those of a particular lecture unit, in a single folder and this allows me to have an easy time and to quickly locate them whenever i require them. I have also had an easy experience with Google Drive when collaborating on documents with my colleagues, allowing us to have shared access on documents and work on them together especially when preparing lecturing materials.

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### "Google Drive is a Dependable and Strong Tool\!" — 3.0/5

> **Tyra** | *24 May 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: What I like most about Google Drive is that it's very predictable. I feel like I'm never in for a surprise when working with Google Drive-- I always know what to expect. The UI is really intuitive and sleek. My team and I have been using it for years, and we really love it. Document management is a breeze, as long as you have a good, dependable system of tracking and auditing your process documentation and storage of data.
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> **Cons**: The only thing that I don't love about Google Drive is that I feel that the search capability could be stronger.

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### "All your email and projects on one place." — 5.0/5

> **Ricardo** | *31 May 2026* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: What I like most about Google Drive is that I can automatically find all my projects I've created using Docs, Sheets, and Slides, and all my emails on my GMail account.
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> **Cons**: What I least like about Google Drive is that you can use it on not as many platforms, and you can only take advantage of all it's features from an Android Device.
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> My overall experience its very good for what I use it for, which is work, and school. I know that since I don't use it for heavy files, I can easily have storage for my main e-mail account.

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### "Worth and reliable cloud storage" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *25 July 2026* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Google Drive has a and user friendly interface that helps the user to upload or organize the files easily. It also provides the feature of collaboration which is also one of my favorite features of Google Drive as it allows sharing the data all the files with other users in real time smoothly also it has managing the documents seamless in its folders which keep the documents clutter free.
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> **Cons**: The biggest problem that I found using Google Drive is the limited storage for the free users. Managing large number of files in becomes a serious headache. Also getting assistance from the customer support is difficult for the free user.
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> All in all my experience with Google Drive has been positive as it offers excellent value for money features and also it provides affordable upgrade options. The integration of Google Drive with Google Docs also makes note taking and text editing easy and provides access to the documents anytime and anywhere.

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