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# Compare Google Drive vs SmartDocuments

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Google Drive | SmartDocuments |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 28427 | 2 |
| **Starting Price** | US$7,00 | US$1 500,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) | Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Google Drive

Teams in various business settings.

### SmartDocuments

Governments, Industries, Multinationals, Housing cooperations, Insurances, Healthcare, Legal, HR, Real-estate, basically any company that deals with complex or many documents each day.

## Key features

### Google Drive

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Recovery
- Document Automation
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- Encryption
- Full Text Search
- Monitoring
- Offline Access
- Project Management
- Real Time Editing
- Real-Time Data
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

### SmartDocuments

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Collaboration Tools
- Document Automation
- Document Templates
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- File Conversion
- Full Text Search
- Multiple Output Formats
- Offline Access
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Google Drive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161425/drive)
- [View SmartDocuments Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/172284/smartdocuments)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/161425/172284/drive/vs/smartdocuments)

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