Google Drive
Reviewed by Alexis Morain · Updated July 12, 2026
Google Drive is Google's cloud storage, paired with Docs, Sheets and Slides for real-time editing. Free up to 15GB, then Google One from $1.99/month.
An essential cloud storage service, unbeatable for anyone living in the Google ecosystem, with a native office suite and a very low entry price.
- 15GB free per Google account
- Native office suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Free storage shared with Gmail and Photos
Google Drive is Google's cloud storage service, integrated with its Docs, Sheets and Slides office suite. Every Google account gets 15GB free, shared across Drive, Gmail and Photos, making it one of the most widely used cloud storage services in the world.
What is Google Drive for?
You store, sync and share files from the web, a computer or a mobile device, with powerful search and real-time collaborative editing on Google documents. For more personal storage space, a Google One subscription extends storage; for business use, Google Workspace adds a professional email address, per-user quotas and admin controls.
Google Drive or Dropbox?
Against Dropbox, more focused on file syncing and third-party tool integration, Google Drive wins on its native office suite and price. If you already live in the Google ecosystem, Drive is the obvious choice; Dropbox keeps the edge on fine-grained file management and certain professional workflows.
How much does Google Drive cost?
The base tier is free (15GB). Google One starts at $1.99/month for 100GB, $2.99 for 200GB and $9.99 for 2TB. On the business side, Google Workspace runs from $7 to $22 per user/month depending on storage and features. Prices vary slightly by country and evolve with new AI offerings.
Pros & Cons
- 15GB free per Google account
- Native office suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Real-time collaborative editing
- Very low entry price via Google One
- Free storage shared with Gmail and Photos
- Data transfers outside the EU are regulated but real
- File management less refined than Dropbox for some workflows
Key features of Google Drive
Cloud storage
Files accessible from web, desktop and mobile
Office suite
Docs, Sheets and Slides built in
Collaboration
Shared real-time editing
Google One
Extends personal storage
Google Drive pricing
Google Drive gives 15GB free per account, shared with Gmail and Photos. Google One extends personal storage: $1.99/month (100GB), $2.99 (200GB), $9.99 (2TB). For business, Google Workspace runs from $7 (Business Starter, 30GB/user) to $22 (Business Plus) per user per month, with a 14-day trial. Prices vary by country.
Free plan / trial
Free plan: 15GB of storage shared across Drive, Gmail and Google Photos, with full collaborative editing in Docs, Sheets and Slides.
Free
15GB shared · Docs, Sheets, Slides · Real-time collaboration
$0
Google One 100GB
100GB of storage · Personal use · Family sharing
$1.99 per month ($19.99/year)
Google One 2TB
2TB of storage · Advanced features · VPN included
$9.99 per month ($99.99/year)
Workspace Business
Professional email · Per-user quotas · Admin controls
From $7 per user/month
Pricing verified on July 12, 2026
Try Google DriveWho is Google Drive for?
Best for
- Users of the Google ecosystem
- Teams working together on documents
- Individuals looking for affordable cloud storage
Not recommended for
- Organizations requiring strictly European data residency
- Professional workflows needing very fine-grained file management
Want to try Google Drive?
Head to the official site and the current offer.
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