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# Compare LibreOffice vs Google Drive

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> Detailed comparison between LibreOffice and Google Drive. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | LibreOffice | Google Drive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2235 | 28427 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$7,00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### LibreOffice

Suite of document management solutions for businesses, charities and government organizations with a template repository, autocorrect dictionary, built-in wizards, and more.

### Google Drive

Teams in various business settings.

## Key features

### LibreOffice

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Publishing Options
- Data Import/Export
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Editing
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Multi-Language
- Offline Access
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Text Editing

### Google Drive

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Publishing Options
- Data Import/Export
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Editing
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- Encryption
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Multi-Language
- Offline Access
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Text Editing

## Links

- [View LibreOffice Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/158981/libreoffice)
- [View Google Drive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161425/drive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/158981/161425/libreoffice/vs/drive)

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