Google Drive

Founded by Jonathan Rochelle in 2012

Store, share, and collaborate on files in the cloud

Cost

Free Tier

Rating

★ People love it

Time to value

Immediate

You can use Google Drive to store files online and access them from any device. It lets you upload and organize documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, images, and over 100 other file types. You can share files with specific people, set permissions for viewing or editing, and collaborate in real-time using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. It includes AI-powered search, ransomware detection, and integrates with Gmail, Calendar, and other Google Workspace apps.

What Google Drive does

Upload and organize files from any deviceShare files with specific people and set view, comment, or edit permissionsSync desktop folders to the cloud automaticallySearch file contents using natural language queriesRecover files deleted or encrypted by ransomwareAnnotate PDFs directly in the browserCreate shared team drives with managed access controlsClassify and label sensitive files automatically using AIAI-powered search that finds files based on content inside documentsReal-time ransomware detection with instant file recoveryShared drives that keep files accessible even when team members leaveClient-side encryption for highly sensitive documentsAI classification that automatically labels and protects sensitive contentDesktop sync for Windows and macOS that keeps files updated automaticallyCustomizable sharing permissions with expiration dates and view/edit/comment controlsStorage scales from 15GB up to 5TB per user depending on plan