Google Drive (Google One)
Google Drive offers the most generous free tier at 15 GB, shares its pool with Gmail and Photos, and pairs with Docs, Sheets and Slides.
- Brand
- Category
- Cloud Storage
- Released
- 2012
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 94/100
Key features
- 15 GB free
- Docs, Sheets and Slides built in
- Google One AI Pro bundles Gemini
Best for Gmail users and anyone who collaborates in Google Docs.
Google Drive specifications
| Free storage | 15 GB |
|---|---|
| Popular paid plan | 2 TB for $9.99/month (Google One Premium) |
| Cost per TB per month (USD) | $5 |
| End-to-end encryption | No (client-side encryption only for Workspace) |
| Max single file size | 5,000 GB |
| Version history | 100 versions or 30 days |
| Office suite integration | Google Docs, Sheets, Slides |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS |
| Family sharing | Yes, up to 5 members |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every cloud storage service in our database using the cloud storage weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- 15 GB free
- Docs, Sheets and Slides built in
- Google One AI Pro bundles Gemini
- Strong overall score (94/100 within cloud storage)
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Google Drive against
Alternatives to Google Drive
- Apple iCloud+ 44/100
- Dropbox 33/100
- Microsoft OneDrive 28/100
Sources
- Google Drive: Google official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.