Google is first and foremost a search engine, so it should come as no surprise that its file search is more advanced than OneDrive's. When it comes to finding files, however, Google Drive is definitely faster and more intuitive. But for business users who regularly collaborate within the same documents in real time, OneDrive should come closer to reflecting instantaneous changes. Honestly, everyday users with free plans probably won't notice the difference. As a result, auto-syncs run more quickly and smoothly.īut since many Google Drive users opt to create their files using cloud platforms like Docs, Slides, and Sheets, local file syncing may not be a priority anyway.

OneDrive utilizes a technology called block-level copying (also called delta or differential sync), which basically allows it to identify what has been changed since the last sync and update only those things rather than re-uploading the most recent copy of every file. File syncing is faster with OneDrive, but Google Drive makes it much easier to organize and search files But if total amount of storage is your main concern, Google Drive is definitely the better option for your team. So if your primary concern is saving on storage, OneDrive gives you plenty for just $5/month. The two higher OneDrive tiers add nothing to the 1 TB storage, while Google Drive offers additional 2 TB and 5 TB options. Unfortunately, OneDrive cut its $10/month unlimited storage plan, so Google Drive also wins out above the basic tier. From there, OneDrive offers 1 TB for $7/month, while Google Drive offers a 200 GB plan for just $3/month before jumping up to a 2 TB option for $10/month.įor business users, the OneDrive pricing structure is far more generous at its lowest tier with $5/month for 1 TB, while Google Drive charges a dollar more per month for a paltry 30 GB. Those who need more than 15 GB can choose a 100 GB plan from either platform for the same cost of $2/month. This means that people who keep a lot of emails with embedded images or attachments may find themselves maxing out the free OneDrive storage more quickly than they would with Google Drive. It's also worth noting that as of 2023, Outlook emails now count toward your OneDrive storage utilization, while Google includes Gmails and Google Photos in your total storage allotment. (I've been using the same Google Drive account for about seven years, and I only just passed the 90% storage utilization mark.) OneDrive's free plan, by comparison, only offers 5 GB of storage. OneDrive's basic business plan is far more generous than Google's, but Google Drive has superior free and upper-tier business plansĬasual users should stick with Google Drive, as its 15 GB free plan is more than enough storage to last you quite a while. Mobile syncing: Both platforms have mobile apps that can be used to access, organize, and add files to your drives while on the go. Pricing and storage differences aside, the tools offered by both platforms are functionally about the same.įile sharing and real-time collaboration: Both platforms offer equal file sharing and collaboration capabilities.įile histories: Both keep 30-day file histories so that you can revert to old versions easily. (Google Drive also caps this at 100 versions.) Privacy: Neither option uses zero-knowledge encryption, meaning that, in theory, they could access your stored data.īusiness features: When you purchase a business subscription to either platform, you'll gain access to collaborative tools like expanded web calling capacity, shared team drives, and administrative security controls. Security: Both Microsoft's and Google's cloud platforms offer comparable security features like two-factor authentication, tiered file access, and encryption of in-transit and at-rest files. If you're looking for a tie-breaker between OneDrive and Google Drive, none of these will be it.

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Standard folder hierarchy with different views plus a highly advanced search function for faster file search Standard folder hierarchy with multiple views like thumbnails and lists Offers automatic syncing with computer files, but doesn't utilize block-level copying and may take more time and bandwidth Offers automatic syncing with computer files block-level copying makes auto-syncing faster Include premium features like larger video meetings, business email, and advanced security features $5, $6, and $12.50/month plans all have 1 TB Include premium features like larger video meetings, Office suite access, and advanced security features $10/month for 6 TB for a family (1 TB per person)

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