Google Drive
Google Drive: A broad team drive with strong collaboration, recovery, and Workspace integration. Ranked #4 of 64 in Cloud Storage Services by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for teams wanting a broad general-purpose drive.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forTeams wanting a broad general-purpose drive
- Free planYes
- Paid from$1.99/mo
- Founded1998 · Mountain View, California, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Shared drives, permissions, version history, and file restoration
- Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- Integrates with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, and more
Where it doesn't
- Personal storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos
- Client-side encryption is limited to eligible Workspace accounts
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
Our verdict on Google Drive
Google Drive is a cloud storage service for individuals, teams, and organizations that need to upload, organize, search, share, and collaborate on files. It supports Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, with access through the web, mobile apps, and Drive for desktop. Teams get shared drives, permission levels for viewers, commenters, and editors, plus administrator controls in Google Workspace editions. Its platform coverage and general-purpose file management make it a strong fit for organizations that want storage closely connected to everyday collaboration tools.
The published plans show a freemium model alongside Google Workspace tiers. Business Starter costs $7 per user per month with annual billing and includes 30 GB of pooled storage per user, custom business email, and security and management controls. Business Standard costs $14 and adds 2 TB of pooled storage per user, recorded video meetings, and electronic signatures with Docs and PDFs. Business Plus costs $22 and includes 5 TB of pooled storage per user plus advanced security and management features. Enterprise offers 5 TB or more, in-domain live streaming, and contact-sales pricing. A 14-day free trial is also available.
Drive stands out through its breadth: desktop streaming and mirroring, offline mobile access, searchable PDF scanning on Android and iOS, file version restoration, and ransomware detection with recovery in Drive for desktop. Search can filter by file type, people, modified date, and location. Integrations include Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Atlassian, and SAP, while AI features are included. Choose it for broad storage, collaboration, and platform coverage; consider another option if personal storage separation or universally available client-side encryption is the priority.
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Google Drive pricing
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Google Drive fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $1.99/mo |
| Storage limit | 15 GB |
| File size limit | 5 GB |
| File versioning | Yes |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Yes |
| Device platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Business admin controls | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Slack, Zoom … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | workspace.google.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Google Drive integrations
Google Drive lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- Gmail
- Google Docs
- Google Sheets
- Google Slides
- Slack
- Zoom
- Salesforce
- Atlassian
- SAP
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Alternatives to Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDriveA flexible, low-cost cloud storage service with deep Microsoft 365 integration.9.2
- BoxA broad cloud storage platform for businesses that need content controls and workflow tools.9.1
- Google Cloud StorageScalable bucket storage with lifecycle controls, replication, and broad developer access.9.0
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