Google Drive

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Score7.3

Rank#53 of 174

From$1.99/mo

Free planYes

Runs onAndroid, iOS, macOS, Windows

Summary

Google Drive stores and shares files, with up to 15 GB included with a Google Account. Storage options listed range from 15 GB to 5 TB per user, and additional storage can be requested at varying costs. Users can grant edit, comment, or view access and set expiration dates for shared files; shared drives let teams store and manage files together. Drive supports file versioning and integrates with Google Workspace apps and services including Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Atlassian, and SAP. Its security and administration options include ransomware detection, client-side encryption, Vault, DLP policies, and Workspace admin controls. The mobile app can scan receipts and billing statements into searchable PDFs. Drive for desktop offers ransomware detection and file recovery, while Gemini in Drive can find, summarize, and analyze files with AI. Desktop apps are available for Windows and macOS, and mobile apps for Android and iOS. Google One Basic is listed at 1.99 USD per month for 100 GB; Google Workspace offers a 14-day trial.

Who it is for

Drive suits individuals who want cloud file storage and sharing, and teams that need shared drives, file permissions, or administrative controls. It may also suit users who want mobile document scanning or AI-assisted file search and analysis.

What is good

Google accounts include up to 15 GB of storage.
Sharing supports edit, comment, and view permissions.
Shared drives support team file management.
Mobile scanning creates searchable PDFs.
Supports file versioning.

What to know first

Storage can require a paid plan beyond the included 15 GB.
Additional storage costs vary.
Workspace's listed trial lasts 14 days.

Verdict

Google Drive combines file storage, sharing, desktop and mobile access, and team controls. Its included 15 GB may be enough for some users, while larger storage options carry listed costs.

Google Drive plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free No-cost storage included with a Google Account 15 GB storage one.google.com · 27 Sept 2026

Google One Basic $1.99/mo billed monthly 100 GB storage one.google.com · 20 Sept 2026

Google AI Plus $9.99/mo billed monthly 2 TB storage one.google.com · 20 Sept 2026

Google AI Pro $19.99/mo billed monthly 5 TB storage one.google.com · 27 Sept 2026

Business Starter $7/mo All plans billed monthly 30 GB pooled storage per user · Maximum 300 users workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026

Business Standard $14/mo All plans billed monthly 2 TB pooled storage per user · Maximum 300 users workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026

Compared on business phone systems

Free plan: Yesworkspace.google.com
Paid from: $7/user/moworkspace.google.com

Facts

Free plan: Yesone.google.com · 20 Sept 2026
Storage limit: 15one.google.com · 20 Sept 2026
File size limit: 5one.google.com · 20 Sept 2026
File versioning: Yesone.google.com · 20 Sept 2026
Zero-knowledge encryption: Yesone.google.com · 20 Sept 2026
Device platforms: Windows,macOS,iOS,Androidone.google.com · 20 Sept 2026
Business admin controls: Yesone.google.com · 20 Sept 2026
Free Storage: Google accounts include up to 15 GB of storage.one.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Storage Range: Storage can scale from 15 GB to 5 TB per user.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Additional Storage: Additional storage can be requested, and storage costs vary.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Cancellation Terms: Google One plans can be canceled anytime.one.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Workspace Trial: Google Workspace offers a 14-day trial.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Refund Terms: The text mentions cooling-off rights but gives no specific refund terms.one.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Supported Platforms: Drive for desktop is available for Windows and macOS; mobile scanning works on Android and iOS.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Sharing Permissions: Users can share files with edit, comment, or view permissions and set expiration dates.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Shared Drives: Shared drives let teams store, access, and manage files together.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Security Features: Security includes ransomware detection, client-side encryption, Vault, and DLP policies.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Compliance Support: Google describes its cloud infrastructure as helping meet compliance requirements.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Third-Party Integrations: Drive integrates with Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Atlassian, SAP, and many more.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Admin Controls: Workspace plans include security and management controls, with Admin Console support.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Enhanced Support: Enterprise includes enhanced support for faster response to critical issues.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
AI Drive Features: Gemini in Drive can find, summarize, and analyze files with AI.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Document Scanning: The Drive mobile app can scan receipts and billing statements into searchable PDFs.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Ransomware Recovery: Drive for desktop offers ransomware detection, instant file recovery, and enhanced security.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026
Google Company Fact: Google Drive is part of Google Workspace and integrates with its apps.workspace.google.com · 27 Sept 2026