Microsoft SharePoint vs Google Drive

Microsoft SharePoint9.1Visit Google Drive8.9Visit

Higher score Microsoft SharePoint #2 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit SharePoint

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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

• Microsoft SharePoint fits best

  Organizations already working across Microsoft 365

• Google Drive fits best

  Teams wanting shared storage and live editing

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft SharePoint 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Google Drive 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software	#3 in Cloud Content Collaboration Software
Best for	Organizations already working across Microsoft 365	Teams wanting shared storage and live editing
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$1.99/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, 2FA	SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	6 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Microsoft SharePoint 0/1 · Google Drive 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	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	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
Cons	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	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
Our verdict	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 →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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 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 SharePoint9.1/10 · Paid

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

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• 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 →