--- description: Learn more about Google Cloud Storage price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Cloud Storage Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Cloud Storage Software](/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) > [Google Cloud Storage](/software/174303/google-cloud-storage) # Google Cloud Storage Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/174303/google-cloud-storage Page: 1 / 93\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/174303/google-cloud-storage?page=2) > Online object storage solution that makes it possible for enterprises and developers to store, archive and analyze critical data. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 2290 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 2290 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0,02 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Free Trial: New customers get $300 in free credits to spend on Cloud Run during the first 90 days. Free Usage per Month: All customers get 5 GB of US regional storage free per month, not charged against your credits. General Pricing: Standard Storage - starting at $.02 per GB per month; Nearline Storage - starting at $.01 per GB per month; Coldline Storage - starting at $.004 per GB per month; Archive Storage - starting at $.0012 per GB per month - **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 - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Backup and Recovery - Data Migration - Data Storage Management - Encryption - File Transfer - Real Time Synchronization - Remote Access/Control - Version Control ## Integrations (3 total) - Acronis Cyber Backup - Egnyte - Rubrik ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) ## Related Categories - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) - [IaaS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32015/infrastructure-as-a-service-solutions/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Plus, it’s flexible you can store anything from small documents to big media files, and you only pay for the space you use. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Google Cloud Storage is that it can get a bit expensive as you store more data. Also, the user interface isn't always the easiest to navigate, especially if you're not familiar with cloud storage. It takes a little time to figure out all the features and options. > > My overall experience with Google Cloud Storage has been positive. It’s reliable for storing and accessing files from anywhere, and I like how easy it is to share documents. However, the costs can add up if you're storing a lot of data, and the interface could be a bit more user-friendly for beginners. But overall, it’s a solid service for managing files in the cloud. ----- ### "Google user for over 7 years. Student at University" — 5.0/5 > **Sovann** | *18 March 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. How fast the syncing ablities are 2. How well it works with the entrie google ecosystem 3. The folders you can create for organisation 4. How you are able to share specific folders with other google memebers, to work on together > > **Cons**: 1. Sometimes, I wish there was a feature that was able to Auto-Delete data like how Storange Sense works on Windows Laptops. Having that for deleting everyhting not used in the past month, unless moved to specific folder, would be very helpful with space optimisation > > Best free online storage on the market. Loved the feel and simplicty of the user-interface and ecosystem. ----- ### "Google cloud" — 3.0/5 > **Matshidiso** | *30 July 2024* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I dislike is that it takes too long to open > > **Cons**: I like it because it is good storage for my files. > > At first, I didn't know how to use it, and I didn't know I could store files because of the security reasons. ----- ### "More suited for medium to larger businesses." — 4.0/5 > **Sam** | *25 January 2025* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very comprehensive dashboard and customisation features. Useful ability to select where geographically the data will be stored and great granular control over your data. > > **Cons**: The complexity was very high in general although initial setup was fairly straightforward. ----- ### "Powerful but restrictive and frustrating" — 1.0/5 > **Aaron** | *15 September 2024* | Management Consulting | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: We appreciated Google Cloud’s robust infrastructure and extensive global network, which supports a wide range of services. > > **Cons**: We felt frustrated by the take-out/export process, which seems designed to make us stick with their platform, making us feel blackmailed. > > Google Cloud provided powerful infrastructure, but the restrictive export process left us feeling trapped and dissatisfied. ----- Page: 1 / 93\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/174303/google-cloud-storage?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/174303/google-cloud-storage) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data