--- description: Learn more about Google Drive 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 Drive Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [File Sharing Software](/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) > [Google Drive](/software/161425/drive) # Google Drive Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161425/drive Page: 1 / 1146\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161425/drive?page=2) > 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 28628 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Drive? Teams in various business settings. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 28628 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 (62 total) - AODocs Document Management - Aircall - Asana - Bookedin - BuiltWith - Canva - ClickUp - Close - CubeAnywhere - Cyfe - Docusign - Dropbox - ERPLY - Figma - FreeAgent ... and 47 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) ## Related Categories - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) - [Content Collaboration Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32935/content-collaboration/software) - [Remote Work Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31855/remote-work/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30063/document-management/software) - [Virtual Data Room Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30783/virtual-data-room/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/160756/google-docs) — 4.7/5 (29225 reviews) 2. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17732 reviews) 3. [OneDrive](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/161304/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12885 reviews) 4. [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1167/sharepoint) — 4.4/5 (5470 reviews) 5. [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/58688/microsoft-365) — 4.6/5 (14170 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. ----- ### "Reliable and easy-to-use cloud storage" — 5.0/5 > **Stephan** | *22 September 2026* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use, reliable, and convenient for storing and accessing files from anywhere. I especially like how well it works across different devices and makes sharing files and collaborating with others simple. > > **Cons**: The free storage can fill up quite quickly, especially if you store a lot of photos, videos, and documents. > > Overall, my experience has been very positive. Google Drive makes it easy to keep my important files backed up and accessible from my phone computer, or any other devices. The interface is straightforward and file sharing is simple. ----- ### "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. Sending your saved documents is easy with a Drive link. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "👍👍👍" — 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. 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