Cloud storage tied to Google Docs, Sheets and Gmail
Google Drive is Google's file storage and sync service, included with every Google account and shared with Gmail and Google Photos. Files can be shared by link or with specific people, and documents open directly in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides for real-time co-editing. Desktop apps for Windows and Mac can mirror folders or stream files on demand.
- features
- 5
- alternatives
- 12
- platforms
- 5
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Real-time co-editing in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
- Free storage included with every Google account
- Strong search across files, including text inside PDFs and images
Cons
- Free storage is shared with Gmail and Google Photos
- No official desktop client for Linux
- No end-to-end encryption for personal accounts
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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