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Cloud storage and backup for files, photos, docs, and more

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Value for Money
4.7/5
Features
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Ease of Use
4.7/5
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Marcos
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Work easier from the cloud

Reviewed on 22/12/2024

It is a great tool to work with files in the cloud, it is very easy to share files and work with...

It is a great tool to work with files in the cloud, it is very easy to share files and work with them directly from the cloud, allows you to edit files and manage viewing and download permissions easily, without installing any software because you work directly from the browser.

Pros

One of my favorite features is to be able to manage files from different devices, like a personal computer or a cell phone, so I can work with my files from different locations, besides being able to work in a team much easier, I like that it has enough storage capacity and if you do not have enough space you can buy larger capacities.

Cons

Being a cloud service, it is necessary to be constantly connected to be able to work with it, which limits the options to work offline, it is only impossible to work or edit files if you do not have an internet connection.

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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Storage for sharing everything

Reviewed on 01/12/2024

Google drive is easy way to manage my files without spending to much money and everyone has a...

Google drive is easy way to manage my files without spending to much money and everyone has a Google account

Pros

It's simplicity makes useful for many kinds of documents or files

Cons

Free level has only 15gb of storage and it could be a small comparing with other products

Ahmed darwish
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Manage and control my files in Drive

Reviewed on 10/05/2024

Through the Drive application, I can receive or share my files, and also save a group of files with...

Through the Drive application, I can receive or share my files, and also save a group of files with a common subject within a folder, thus facilitating dealing with those files. I can also save and share files in different formats, such as images, PDF files, drawings, and sometimes programs.

Pros

I liked some things about it: First, reading some files or seeing pictures without having to download them, and also sending them to my friends and employers. The possibility of merging a large number of files within a folder, especially if the files are dedicated to a specific topic Drive deals with many file formats, such as Word, PDF, JPG, IMG, and links, which shortens the addition of many programs. It also works through Windows, Android, Mac, and the App Store.

Cons

The disadvantages of this application are that it is difficult to arrange folders and files in it, and it also does not work at low internet speeds. In addition, it takes a long time to open the file through it, which forces me to download the file and open it through another program. It also has limited download capacity, which forces me to create multiple accounts

Courtney
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  • Industry: Recreational Facilities & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

HUGE fan of Google Drive and the associated products!

Reviewed on 22/11/2024

I'm a HUGE fan of Google Drive, Sheet, Docs, Slides, etc.. They are so easy to use and we LOVE it!

I'm a HUGE fan of Google Drive, Sheet, Docs, Slides, etc.. They are so easy to use and we LOVE it!

Pros

We use Google Drive, Sheets and Docs all the time for our work and I don't why people use anything else. Makes it easy to use any device, constantly syncing, showing the revision, it's free and can be shared with anyone with a google account and that access removed as needed. I'm always surprised when people don't use Drive because it's that amazing!

Cons

There are a few features not offered that Microsoft does offer like being able to mail merge and print labels but usually we can find a free add on. But it's rare that we run into something that Drive products can't do.

Alternatives Considered

OneDrive and Microsoft 365

Reasons for Switching to Google Drive

It's free and constantly syncs and can be used by multiple people at a time.
Hannah
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  • Industry: Veterinary
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google Drive is amazing

Reviewed on 06/01/2025

Amazing, I love using google drive and always recommend it to people.

Amazing, I love using google drive and always recommend it to people.

Pros

- Being able to work on projects simultaneously
- Automatic saving so I don’t need to worry about losing projects
- User friendly

Cons

Granted I am not great at using excel in general but I do like excel more than google sheets

Melanie
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  • Industry: Publishing
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Favorite file sharing program!

Reviewed on 05/12/2024

I’ve used multiple systems for file sharing at work and the one I’ve kept the longest is Google...

I’ve used multiple systems for file sharing at work and the one I’ve kept the longest is Google Drive. I love that it’s easy to access files on all of my devices and sharing large files is so easy and fast.

Pros

Functionality, ease of use, access across devices

Cons

Sometimes it can be a bit tedious but otherwise it’s great

Elia
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Upgradeable storage capacity

Reviewed on 02/01/2025

Good drive also it's incredible because it's integrated with most software therefore sharing files...

Good drive also it's incredible because it's integrated with most software therefore sharing files and folders is easy.

Pros

I enjoyed using Google drive for the reason that it's storage capacity is upgradeable and it's shared across Google photos, Google One, Google calendar and Gmail therefore spaces is increased on single click on all those products.

Cons

Google drive organizes files well and good.

Katie
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Google Drive

Reviewed on 24/12/2024

Pros

It's so simple to use. I love how easy it is to upload, access and share files, and I can do it from any device. The fact that it works so well with other Google services is a definite bonus

Cons

One downside is the limited storage space in the free version. Also, I wish there were more options for archiving files before uploading

Justin
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Head and shoulder above Microsoft OneDrive

Reviewed on 03/12/2024

I'm a big fan of what Google offers. Primary reason being the live, shareable documents, a huge...

I'm a big fan of what Google offers. Primary reason being the live, shareable documents, a huge differentiator from Microsoft.

Pros

Easily accessible from every device, regardless of Apple or Android interface.

Cons

Ability to upload large files in an efficient manner (live photos and videos take a very long time to upload, even when on a very fast wifi connection).

Alternatives Considered

OneDrive

Reasons for Switching to Google Drive

Less expensive upgrades and ability to share and edit live documents.
Nour
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google Drive Honest Review, Amazing !

Reviewed on 22/12/2024

Amazing experience overall would recommend it to anyone that wants to learn about google drive and...

Amazing experience overall would recommend it to anyone that wants to learn about google drive and all it has to offer.

Pros

The pros that I liked about google drive was that it was user friendly. The authenticity of the product is what I liked the most.

Cons

The drive is for google and goes under google drive.

Emma
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  • Industry: Publishing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google Drive is easy to use, and I highly recommend it!

Reviewed on 08/08/2024

I love using Google drive, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for online file storage, file...

I love using Google drive, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for online file storage, file management, and file sharing services

Pros

It's easy to use and set up. You can organise your files easily, and access and share them without issue

Cons

I have no issues with Google Drive, and would recommend

Alternatives Considered

Dropbox Business

Reasons for Switching to Google Drive

I have both products, but I prefer to use Google drive. I find it easier to use, with better features.
Jesse
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  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google Drive makes business easier

Reviewed on 13/08/2024

My experience with Google drive has been nothing but easily and delightful.

My experience with Google drive has been nothing but easily and delightful.

Pros

I like that I can install Google Drive on my desktop to quickly and easily access my files with the added bonus of being able to download the app for my phone and access my content from other devices at any time.

Cons

There's nothing that I don't like about Google Drive, it's been a huge benefit for my business, being able to setup a cloud based storage system for access from any device at any time from any location.

Alternatives Considered

Dropbox Business

Reasons for Switching to Google Drive

Google Drive works much better with a range of our apps and features that we use. Google Drive is also much more user friendly and easy to navigate.
Matthew
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great cloud drive service that makes sharing files simple and easy

Reviewed on 15/10/2024

I have enjoyed using Google drive for uploading files that I need to share with others. The uploads...

I have enjoyed using Google drive for uploading files that I need to share with others. The uploads are quick and the amount of space provided is more liberal than other cloud drives. Overall it has been a great platform for file sharing and to have access to files in multiple locations.

Pros

More space on the free plan than other cloud drive services and better value overall than other cloud drives. Easily share files with others for review or download.

Cons

I would prefer a cleaner look to the drive home page that makes it a bit easier at a glance to see your files.

Alternatives Considered

OneDrive

Reasons for Choosing Google Drive

Google drive is a better value and is also more user friendly than other platforms I have used.

Switched From

Dropbox Business and Box

Reasons for Switching to Google Drive

Overall Google Drive provides more value in storage space than other alternatives.
Marco
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  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

I store all my business items with drive

Reviewed on 02/05/2024

It’s been great. I use it for everything. I have some personal files set up, but it’s mainly for my...

It’s been great. I use it for everything. I have some personal files set up, but it’s mainly for my business. I share files with people when needed for marketing and public relations purposes, I store all of my social media images and videos here, and I do store some documents and sometimes share documents with others or they share them with me via Google Drive. It’s the thing from my business these days.

Pros

I like that I can safely insecurely store all of my photos, videos, anything connected to my business and some personal items in one spot. Also, it’s nice that there’s a lot of storage space and that it’s easy to send files to people to grant them access as needed. I use it as my main storage source.

Cons

Nothing yet! It works well. Really haven’t had any problems. I hope that I won’t run out of storage one day, I will have to cross that bridge when I get to it!

Alternatives Considered

Dropbox Business

Reasons for Choosing Google Drive

It appeared as though I was gonna start running out of storage with Dropbox and I needed something immediately

Switched From

Dropbox Business

Reasons for Switching to Google Drive

Google Drive was highly recommended by trustworthy people who advised me on my business
Lauren
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  • Industry: Law Practice
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Integrating Google Drive with other software is a breeze!

Reviewed on 07/11/2024

Very intuitive, easy to use, clear access to files, great ability to integrate with existing...

Very intuitive, easy to use, clear access to files, great ability to integrate with existing software for other programs!

Pros

The ease of which Drive integrates with my other software- Practice Panther, gmail, etc.! I can easily save documents to my Google Drive with the linked toggle buttons, which were easy to integrate with my existing software. Now I can access my entire client database safely, from anywhere!

Cons

The only issues I have are that it can be cumbersome to link documents in emails, and selecting "attachment" vs. "link" can be annoying, as anything linked requires permission to be proactively granted and not every client finds that easy to do.

Rooshan
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  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google Drive Review

Reviewed on 05/12/2024

Overall, my experience with Google Drive has been positive. It’s easy to use, keeps my files safe,...

Overall, my experience with Google Drive has been positive. It’s easy to use, keeps my files safe, and lets me access them from anywhere. I like how I can share and work on files with others in real time. However, the limited free storage and occasional upload delays can be frustrating. Despite that, it’s a reliable tool for managing my files.

Pros

Google Drive is great because it offers free storage and keeps my files safe. I can access my files from any device and easily share them with others. It works well with Google tools like Docs and Sheets, so I can edit and collaborate in real time. I can also buy more storage if need.

Cons

I find some cons of Google Drive: It needs an internet connection to work fully, and the free storage fills up quickly. Sometimes, large files take time to upload or download. If I forget my password, accessing my files can be tricky. Also, sharing files with others can be confusing if I don’t set permissions correctly.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google Drive: A Collaboration and Content Management Review

Reviewed on 16/01/2025

Overall, the experience with Google Drive has been extremely positive. As I work in my unit and...

Overall, the experience with Google Drive has been extremely positive. As I work in my unit and collaborate with teammates, we collaborate in almost an instant on documents and policies. It excels when you are a part of different cross-functional teams, expediting your ability to find each group's hub and the work that requires your attention.

Pros

What I like most about Google Drive is the ability to have documents sync across various devices and how seamless it is to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Cons

While a host of other platforms integrate with Google Drive, it works best when professionals fully utilize the Google Suite for content creation. The ability to navigate among different groups and store content works best that way.

Ashley
Ashley
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google drive is a real life saver sometimes.

Reviewed on 26/03/2024

one of the best experiences i have had with google or any apps.

one of the best experiences i have had with google or any apps.

Pros

I absolutely love every single feature and run down of google drive.

Cons

there is not one thing i can think of that i dislike about google drive and its performance.

Joe
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google Drive, the safest place to keep files.

Reviewed on 15/10/2024

Google Drive offers the safest files cloud storage space that help keep all my files both personal...

Google Drive offers the safest files cloud storage space that help keep all my files both personal and work files safe. It makes it possible to access my files from any device. My experience with Google Drive has been a fantastic one and i have had great success storing and managing my files and documents.

Pros

Google Drive has the most advanced security features for data protection that help keep all the stored files and documents safe from any malicious attacks in likes of malware. It help categorize and organize files making it easy to access them. Uploading documents and files to Google Drive is very easy. Google Drive also has a file sharing function that help share files securely directly from the storage space. It offers very efficient file backup options that allows easy retrieving of any accidentally lost file.

Cons

There is nothing least helpful in Google Drive. All features are efficient and has never failed.

Salina
Salina
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google Drive is the BEST

Reviewed on 17/07/2024

It hasn't caused any issues for me. I have no complaints at this time.

It hasn't caused any issues for me. I have no complaints at this time.

Pros

I can access anything and everything using my drive. I can monitor it at any time. I can look at my files anytime.

Cons

It's high price right now... If there was a way to get it cheap - I would.

Alternatives Considered

OneDrive

Switched From

OneDrive
Jeremy
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  • Industry: Computer Games
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Google Drive is unbeatable for the price of access

Reviewed on 22/09/2024

I mostly use drive to access/organize google docs, google sheets, and google forms, and then share...

I mostly use drive to access/organize google docs, google sheets, and google forms, and then share access to these with others. It has never failed me in this endeavor whether for business or fun.

Pros

Having access to this much software all in one place for an initial price of nothing is unbeatable. It is also so easy to navigate and use google drive to access all of that software.

Cons

Google drive needs a more modern layout that includes the ability to put the page in dark mode (the white screen kills my eyes.).

Janet
Janet
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  • Industry: Market Research
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The Best Drive

Reviewed on 18/01/2025

For me, it is a great platform to work with, and its simple user interface made it easy, and...

For me, it is a great platform to work with, and its simple user interface made it easy, and integration with other platforms also helped me to complete my daily tasks.

Pros

I have been using Google Drive for the past 7 years, and it is the best platform to store photos, emails, and many more. It helped me to share files and collaborate with other workspaces. It provides me security and privacy of files, so I don't need to worry.

Cons

Storage space is less, 15 GB, which is really less for me; I had to buy an extra 100 GB for my data, as the storage was full and I wasn't receiving emails.

Rudi
Rudi
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

"Google Drive" Popular Cloud Storage Solution Worldwide

Reviewed on 06/07/2024

At first, I only saved documents, photos, videos, and other files using an external hard disk,...

At first, I only saved documents, photos, videos, and other files using an external hard disk, which was very inconvenient. After the appearance of Google Drive, most of my files are stored using the Google Drive service. Thank you, Google; success is always for you.

Pros

1. The user interface is friendly, so navigation is easy
2. Excels in Collaboration, thereby increasing teamwork productivity
3. Free Storage, 15 GB
4. Integrated with other Google applications
5. Available for various platforms so that it can be accessed from various devices

Cons

1. Limited storage, only 15 GB
2. Dependence on an internet connection
3. Concerns about privacy

Stephan
Stephan
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  • Industry: Computer & Network Security
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Super Cloud backup solution

Reviewed on 13/01/2025

Overall, i simply love using it. With it i am certain that my data sitting on my mobile device will...

Overall, i simply love using it. With it i am certain that my data sitting on my mobile device will never be completely lost, even if i loose my phone

Pros

The solution has application for almost any device type.
The mobile app is super easy to use. So even newbie can make sure that all there pics, movies and documents are saved in the cloud inn case they loose their mobile device. And the same can be done with the Windows version.

Cons

The initial free 15gig storage just never seems to be enough. But other that that no Cons to report

Tommy
Tommy
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

What Sharepoint wishes it could be

Reviewed on 16/07/2024

Pros

Ease of use and ease of setup. Everything is easily accessible from everywhere and anywhere just by logging into your google account.
No hassle setup or worrying about syncing files and about a million other add-on products are available

Cons

Wish I discovered "work offline" mode earlier