Google Drive vs Microsoft SharePoint

Google Drive7.9Visit Microsoft SharePoint7.8Visit

Higher score Google Drive #2 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 7.9/10 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Google Drive

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Microsoft SharePoint #3 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 7.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit SharePoint

• Google Drive fits best

  Teams wanting shared storage and live editing

• Microsoft SharePoint fits best

  Organizations already working across Microsoft 365

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Side by side

Feature	Google Drive 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Microsoft SharePoint 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.8
Ranking	#2 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software	#3 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software
Best for	Teams wanting shared storage and live editing	Organizations already working across Microsoft 365
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	SOC 2, 2FA
Integrations	9 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Drive 0/1 · Microsoft SharePoint 0/1
Guest access	Not published	Not published
Specs
Storage included	Not published	Not published
Maximum file size	Not published	Not published
Version history	Not published	Not published
Offline access	Not published	Not published
Admin controls	Not published	Not published
Supported platforms	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Edit Docs, Sheets, and Slides together in real time Share files with customizable permissions and manage versions Works across web, desktop, mobile, and third-party apps	Granular permissions across sites, libraries, folders, and individual items Version history, restoration, and real-time coauthoring in document libraries Search can index OCR-extracted text from printed and handwritten documents
Cons	Free storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos Consumer and business storage use separate plan families Advanced business security and management require higher tiers	No free plan; SharePoint is presented through paid Microsoft 365 business plans Advanced identity and access management appears only on Business Premium with Copilot Its strongest fit is organizations already aligned with Microsoft 365 tools
Our verdict	Google Drive brings cloud file storage, organization, and sharing together with live collaboration in Docs, Sheets, and Slides. It suits individuals and teams that want files accessible on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with… Read the review →	SharePoint brings team and communication sites, document libraries, file sharing, and collaboration into a cloud platform for organizational content. It is aimed at teams that need more structure and control than a shared folder provides,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Drive — where it wins

  • Edit Docs, Sheets, and Slides together in real time
  • Share files with customizable permissions and manage versions
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and third-party apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Free storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos
  • Consumer and business storage use separate plan families
  • Advanced business security and management require higher tiers

• Microsoft SharePoint — where it wins

  • Granular permissions across sites, libraries, folders, and individual items
  • Version history, restoration, and real-time coauthoring in document libraries
  • Search can index OCR-extracted text from printed and handwritten documents

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; SharePoint is presented through paid Microsoft 365 business plans
  • Advanced identity and access management appears only on Business Premium with Copilot
  • Its strongest fit is organizations already aligned with Microsoft 365 tools

• Google Drive7.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo · 14-day trial

  A broad file-sharing workspace with live Google Docs editing and plans from free to enterprise.

  Visit Google DriveFull verdict →
• Microsoft SharePoint7.8/10 · Paid

  Structured team sites and controlled document collaboration for Microsoft-centric organizations.

  Visit SharePointFull verdict →