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# Compare Google Docs vs Google Drive

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> Detailed comparison between Google Docs 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 | Google Docs | Google Drive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 28798 | 28427 |
| **Starting Price** | US$6,00 | US$7,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (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, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Google Docs

Designed for businesses of all sizes, it is a document management system that helps teams collaborate, share, edit, chat, and comment across multiple files in real-time.

### Google Drive

Teams in various business settings.

## Key features

### Google Docs

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Management
- Document Automation
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Editing
- Document Storage
- Electronic Signature
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Mobile Access
- Project Management
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Tagging
- Version Control

### Google Drive

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Management
- Document Automation
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Editing
- Document Storage
- Electronic Signature
- File Sharing
- Full Text Search
- Mobile Access
- Project Management
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Tagging
- Version Control

## Links

- [View Google Docs Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/160756/google-docs)
- [View Google Drive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161425/drive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/160756/161425/google-docs/vs/drive)

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