
Google Drive
Cloud storage and backup for files, photos, docs, and more
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What is Google Drive?
Google Drive is a cloud storage and backup platform to access files, docs, photos & more, store them in a safe place, and collaborate with other people. The Google Drive platform can be accessed wherever the user is at the time, from in their home to on-the-go, or in the office, meaning files can be accessed, shared, edited, collaborated on, and more.
The security and backup features within Google Drive mean that files are protected and safely stored even when technological disasters occur. No matter what happens to the users' devices, their files are safely stored in Google Drive.
Google Drive allows users to do more than just store their files. Users can share files with exactly who they want and edit them together, from any device. Google Drive gives instant access to Google Docs, a suite of editing tools that makes working together easy—even when your teammates are miles away.
Google Drive Overview
Pricing
Pricing options
Total storage - Monthly rate
15 GB: Free
100 GB: $1.99/month
1 TB: $9.99/month
10 TB: $99.99/month
20 TB: $199.99/month
30 TB: $299.99/month
Google Drive for teams: $10.00/user/month
Google Drive Features
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Google Drive Reviews
Google Drive Reviews
The Cheapest Robust Cloud Storage
Google Drive has never let me down, for secure storage of my files to sharing important documents to clients securely.
One of the best cloud storage solutions
We used it to organize our comics and files related to our office. It helped us keep all the files generated daily neatly organized and accessible to everyone who needs to see them.
Uploads, deleting, and transfers are cumbersome.
Daily benefits, it is just that one day to the next I am not sure what I am going to receive and how fast.
One of the better storage options
We use Google Drive as part of the G-Suite software package. It is a great platform for storing and archiving documents and files that need to be accessed at alternative times. It also is a great way for you to access the range of Google programs such as documents, sheets, and forms from anywhere at anytime.
Where Google Drive becomes a bit of a burden is when using it with programs outside of Googles Ecosystem. It is difficult to access other file and word processing documents as they need to be downloaded so while you can access Googles range of software from platforms such as your phone, in order to access a file such as a word document you would need to either be able to download that file directly to your mobile device or to your PC.
Google Drive Has Made Work Life Easy
My overall experience has been what I would like to consider immaculate. So simple and easy to use and it always amazes me how much it is improved upon after all these years. Its free, easy, useful, helpful, progressive, and all sorts of other good things. I am a huge fan of Drive and hope to be for several more years.
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The Cheapest Robust Cloud Storage
Pros
For non-business users, it is mostly free! The packages after the free limited storage are incredibly cheap, you won't notice them out of your bank account. For business users, the amount of storage that can be had for such a small dint into most project's budget is greater than many will need. We have used Google Drive in conjunction with RPA to great effect.
Cons
It isn't as seemless in integrating with Office tools like OneDrive is, however this is to be expected. Windows often does like to shut Google Sync down before it has completed too.
One of the best cloud storage solutions
We used it to organize our comics and files related to our office. It helped us keep all the files generated daily neatly organized and accessible to everyone who needs to see them.
Pros
I liked the clean UI and the ease of organizing my files. It was a breeze to share my files with anyone in the office.
Cons
The search function could be improved with more options, sometimes it was rather hard to find files when the shared folder grew too big.

Uploads, deleting, and transfers are cumbersome.
Daily benefits, it is just that one day to the next I am not sure what I am going to receive and how fast.
Pros
Access and the fact that it is free is wonderful, however like most Google apps it is not a polished product.
Cons
The processes of uploading (automatically), deleting, scrolling, and downloading are tedious as they have to be done by checking each file. Deleting is done by batch but be careful because after you have checked many it takes a while to actually delete and you may get an error and have to redo it over and over. Downloading is ridiculous I have not found any other way to download a file other than one (1) at a time, which would take me literally days. Scrolling is through files is like looking at a dial up page. For those who do not know what a dial up is... imagine a line by line upload..... it is enough to make the most patient person impatient. Finally uploading is sporadic at best no consistency in Drive whatsoever. Like Dropbox there is no add-ons when it comes to sound so what you get is all you get. I am not sure how hard it is to add-on functionable services, but if your able to upload video and or sound files how about thinking just a bit farther and realize that sound is very intricate and different for everyone. Some people have hearing issues some people don't.... It is not rocket science, or maybe it is...
In closing, it seems to me that Google is an amazing company that is a MEGA innovator. I don't believe the internet and all of our media and access to everything on the internet would have happened without Google they have kept their promise of no ads to date. I would like to see GOOGLE finish an app, and I mean completely they have the staff and resources.
One of the better storage options
We use Google Drive as part of the G-Suite software package. It is a great platform for storing and archiving documents and files that need to be accessed at alternative times. It also is a great way for you to access the range of Google programs such as documents, sheets, and forms from anywhere at anytime.
Where Google Drive becomes a bit of a burden is when using it with programs outside of Googles Ecosystem. It is difficult to access other file and word processing documents as they need to be downloaded so while you can access Googles range of software from platforms such as your phone, in order to access a file such as a word document you would need to either be able to download that file directly to your mobile device or to your PC.
Pros
Google Drive joins Google's Eco-System and works great in conjunction to the other applications that Google offers. The program offers great storage capacity for the price and it's ease of use is simplistic and intuitive. Google's suite of software is able to open directly within the storage page of the website as it is all web based allowing you to not only view applications such as documents and sheets but also edit them directly within the storage drive itself. Google Drive can both be accessed directly via the web or it can be made to be a direct drive on your computer which then syncs files from your PC/Mac to the online drive.
Cons
An area where Google Drive struggles is with other applications that are not part of the Google eco-system. In order to access other programs such as Microsoft office applications the files need to be directly downloaded from the drive and opened or accessed via the direct drive on your PC or Mac. Also when printing word based applications that are not part of the eco-system they require you to download the file else the print job may not come out directly as viewed.
Google Drive Has Made Work Life Easy
My overall experience has been what I would like to consider immaculate. So simple and easy to use and it always amazes me how much it is improved upon after all these years. Its free, easy, useful, helpful, progressive, and all sorts of other good things. I am a huge fan of Drive and hope to be for several more years.
Pros
What I like most about Google Drive is the ease of access. It has allowed me to store large files of which a lot of other services are unable to provide. That is one of the main reasons why I like to consider the product superior in contrast to its competitors. Google as a company never ceases to fail me with the level of ease it requires to use their products and services. On top of it all, they are still continuing to improve their products and services.
Cons
What i like least about Google Drive is probably how there is no dark mode. I really want a dark mode because of how much less strain it would cause on my eyes. I have poor vision, and when it comes to light mode I have a hard time navigating things. If there is a dark mode, i would at least like to know where to navigate it because I am unable to find it.
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Google Drive Pricing
Google Drive Pricing
Total storage - Monthly rate
15 GB: Free
100 GB: $1.99/month
1 TB: $9.99/month
10 TB: $99.99/month
20 TB: $199.99/month
30 TB: $299.99/month
Google Drive for teams: $10.00/user/month
Total storage - Monthly rate
15 GB: Free
100 GB: $1.99/month
1 TB: $9.99/month
10 TB: $99.99/month
20 TB: $199.99/month
30 TB: $299.99/month
Google Drive for teams: $10.00/user/month
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Google Drive Features
Google Drive Features
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Additional information for Google Drive
Additional information for Google Drive
Key features of Google Drive
- Access control
- Access files everywhere
- Automatic backup
- Collaborate with others
- Collaboration tools
- Collaborative workspace
- Custom forms
- Data storage management
- Document conversion
- Document storage
- Email integration
- Free for up to 5 GB
- Offline access
- Permission management
- Photo albums
- Remote access
- Role-based permissions
- SSL security
- Search functionality
- Secure data storage
- Security & encryption
- Store you files
- Version control
- Version management
- Video management
Benefits
Google Drive FAQs
Google Drive FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Google Drive.
Q. What type of pricing plans does Google Drive offer?
Google Drive offers the following pricing plans:
Starting from: US$1,99/month
Pricing model: Free, Subscription
Free Trial: Available
Total storage - Monthly rate 15 GB: Free 100 GB: $1.99/month 1 TB: $9.99/month 10 TB: $99.99/month 20 TB: $199.99/month 30 TB: $299.99/month Google Drive for teams: $10.00/user/month
Q. What are the main features of Google Drive?
Google Drive offers the following features:
- Access control
- Access files everywhere
- Automatic backup
- Collaborate with others
- Collaboration tools
- Collaborative workspace
- Custom forms
- Data storage management
- Document conversion
- Document storage
- Email integration
- Free for up to 5 GB
- Offline access
- Permission management
- Photo albums
- Remote access
- Role-based permissions
- SSL security
- Search functionality
- Secure data storage
- Security & encryption
- Store you files
- Version control
- Version management
- Video management
Q. Who are the typical users of Google Drive?
Google Drive has the following typical customers:
Small Business, Large Enterprises, Public Administrations, Non Profit, Freelancers, Mid Size Business
Q. What languages does Google Drive support?
Google Drive supports the following languages:
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Q. Does Google Drive support mobile devices?
Google Drive supports the following devices:
Android, iPhone, iPad
Q. What other apps does Google Drive integrate with?
Google Drive integrates with the following applications:
Azendoo, Clarizen, Comindwork, Device Magic, JotForm, RationalPlan, SeamlessGov, Sellsy, Teamwork, Workfront
Q. What level of support does Google Drive offer?
Google Drive offers the following support options:
FAQs, Forum, Knowledge Base, Online Support
Google Drive has never let me down, for secure storage of my files to sharing important documents to clients securely.