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# Google Drive

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> Google Drive is a cloud-based storage platform that allows users and teams to store, access, and share files in one secure place.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 28430 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Google Drive?

Teams in various business settings.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 28430 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Google

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$7,00
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **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, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
- **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Authentication
- Collaboration Tools
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Content Publishing Options
- Data Import/Export
- Data Storage Management
- Data Synchronization
- Document Capture
- Document Classification
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- Encryption
- File Sharing
- File Transfer
- Full Text Search
- Live Chat
- Messaging
- Mobile Access
- Multi-Device Support
- Real Time Synchronization
- Remote Access/Control
- Search/Filter
- Task Management
- Text Editing
- Third-Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

## Integrations (61 total)

- AODocs Document Management
- Aircall
- Asana
- Bookedin
- BuiltWith
- Close
- CubeAnywhere
- Cyfe
- Docusign
- Dropbox Business
- ERPLY
- Figma
- FreeAgent
- FreshBooks
- Gmail

... and 46 more integrations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- 24/7 (Live rep)

## Category

- [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30909/file-sharing/software)

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## Alternatives

1. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17485 reviews)
2. [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/160756/google-docs) — 4.7/5 (28799 reviews)
3. [OneDrive](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161304/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12627 reviews)
4. [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1167/sharepoint) — 4.4/5 (5413 reviews)
5. [Box](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/148766/box) — 4.4/5 (5622 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Reliable cloud storage" — 5.0/5

> **Malesela** | *25 June 2025* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It is a reliable cloud storage for tge fact that i can access my file anywhere, any time and on any device.
> 
> **Cons**: The problem i have with is that it is not working offline and the storage limit is very small depending on whether you have laege files or not.
> 
> Google Drive has been a reliable and user-friendly cloud storage solution for me. It's convenient, secure, and easy to use, making it a great tool for storing and sharing files.

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### "Super Cloud backup solution" — 5.0/5

> **Stephan** | *13 January 2025* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The solution has application for almost any device type. &#10;The mobile app is super easy to use. So even newbie can make sure that all there pics, movies and documents are saved in the cloud inn case they loose their mobile device. And the same can be done with the Windows version.
> 
> **Cons**: The initial free 15gig storage just never seems to be enough. But other that that no Cons to report
> 
> Overall, i simply love using it. With it i am certain that my data sitting on my mobile device will never be completely lost, even if i loose my phone

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### "Upload, save and share data easily" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *24 June 2019* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Drive is linked to your Gmail account, it allows you to save documents, videos, etc. in a cloud-based system that can be accessed from any device.
> 
> **Cons**: At some point, you may run out of storage space, but you can easily upgrade and acquire more space if need be.
> 
> Drive is easy to use and it allows you to save important information in one place. &#10;Sending your saved documents is easy with a Drive link.

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### "Google drive is such a great cloud storage provider" — 5.0/5

> **Pershanthen** | *20 April 2019* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Google drive is so easy to use and since I have a Gmail account I can have the 2 linked together. This makes signing in so easy
> 
> **Cons**: Not much to complain about and I honestly cant find any cons other than free storage being abit small. However, I never had any difficulties when using this software.

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### "👍👍👍" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *03 December 2019* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The storage size, they could add more though maybe 50G? I mean it is an additional storage software.
> 
> **Cons**: Locating files, it's not easy to locate files when trying to attach and also would be nice if files can be shared from the drive
> 
> Using for personal reasons and doing wonders. It's a good software to use.

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