Google Drive vs Nextcloud Hub

Google Drive8.9Visit Nextcloud Hub8.8Visit

Higher score Google Drive #3 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Google Drive

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Nextcloud Hub #5 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 8.8/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Nextcloud

• Google Drive fits best

  Teams wanting shared storage and live editing

• Nextcloud Hub fits best

  Open-source all-in-one collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Google Drive 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Nextcloud Hub 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software	#5 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software
Best for	Teams wanting shared storage and live editing	Open-source all-in-one collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$1.99/mo	Free plan · pricing on request
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Email, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	GDPR
Integrations	9 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Google Drive 0/1 · Nextcloud Hub 0/1
Guest access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Storage included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum file size	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Admin controls	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	Combines file sharing, chat, calls, calendars, tasks and office editing Supports cloud, self-hosted, desktop and mobile deployment Open-source app ecosystem with guest and federated sharing
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	Broad scope may exceed the needs of file-sync-only teams Enterprise subscriptions and support require contacting sales Deployment choices can require infrastructure and administration decisions
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 →	Nextcloud Hub is a self-hosted collaboration platform that brings file storage and synchronization together with team chat, audio and video calls, calendars, contacts, mail, office editing, task boards and virtual whiteboards. It suits… 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

• Nextcloud Hub — where it wins

  • Combines file sharing, chat, calls, calendars, tasks and office editing
  • Supports cloud, self-hosted, desktop and mobile deployment
  • Open-source app ecosystem with guest and federated sharing

  Where it doesn't

  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of file-sync-only teams
  • Enterprise subscriptions and support require contacting sales
  • Deployment choices can require infrastructure and administration decisions

• Google Drive8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  Visit Google DriveFull verdict →
• Nextcloud Hub8.8/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

  A broad open-source hub for files, communication, office work and project coordination.

  Visit NextcloudFull verdict →