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Best Google Drive alternatives
We put Google Drive head to head with the 6 closest rivals we have tested, so you can switch on evidence, not a hunch.
Where Google Drive can fall short
6 alternatives worth your time
Proton Drive
4.3 out of 54.3End-to-end encrypted cloud storage.
Proton Drive is the pick when you want end-to-end encrypted cloud storage., and it leads on ease of use.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Sync.com
4.3 out of 54.3Zero-knowledge encrypted file storage.
Sync.com is the pick when you want zero-knowledge encrypted file storage., and it leads on ease of use.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
pCloud
4.3 out of 54.3Cloud storage with a one-time lifetime plan.
pCloud is the pick when you want cloud storage with a one-time lifetime plan., and it leads on ease of use.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Dropbox
4.2 out of 54.2Reliable file sync trusted for years.
Dropbox is the pick when you want reliable file sync trusted for years., and it leads on ease of use.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
iCloud+
4.2 out of 54.2Seamless storage across Apple devices.
iCloud+ starts at $0.99/mo, undercutting Google Drive's $1.99/mo while covering the same core ground.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
OneDrive
4.1 out of 54.1Microsoft storage tied into Office.
OneDrive is the pick when you want microsoft storage tied into office., and it leads on ease of use.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Google Drive vs the alternatives
| Tool | Our score | From | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | $1.99/mo | Yes | Storage and docs at the center of Workspace. | |
| 4.3 | $4.99/mo | Yes | End-to-end encrypted cloud storage. | |
| 4.3 | $8/mo | Yes | Zero-knowledge encrypted file storage. | |
| 4.3 | $49.99/yr | Yes | Cloud storage with a one-time lifetime plan. | |
| 4.2 | $11.99/mo | Yes | Reliable file sync trusted for years. | |
| 4.2 | $0.99/mo | Yes | Seamless storage across Apple devices. | |
| 4.1 | $1.99/mo | Yes | Microsoft storage tied into Office. |
Switch to Proton Drive
Proton Drive is the pick when you want end-to-end encrypted cloud storage., and it leads on ease of use. It is the Google Drive alternative we recommend first for most people.
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