--- description: Review of Google Drive Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Google Drive | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Content Management Systems](/directory/4543/cms/software) > [Google Drive](/software/105807/google-drive) # Google Drive Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/105807/google-drive Page: 1 / 1146\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/105807/google-drive?page=2) > Google Drive helps users store company data in one place. Users can access files from desktop and mobile devices and control how team members share these files. The platform provides a central admin panel, data-loss prevention and a vault for the drive to ensure compliance and file sharing between users. Google Drive offers team collaboration tools such as Docs, Sheets and Slides. Teams can create new documents and share them with members. They can also engage in real-time document editing and leave comments to update members of changes. It includes machine-learning technology to help users predict future needs. Google Drive provides features like natural-language search and optical character recognition (OCR). Google Drive integrates with third-party applications including DocuSign for e-signatures, CloudLock for additional security layers and LucidCharts for mockups. Users can open different file types like PDFs and MPEG4s, and they can work on Microsoft Word files straight from the drive. Pricing is per month. Support is provided via online chat, email and the phone. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 28624 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 28624 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$7.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Authentication - Automatic Backup - Cloud Computing - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Library - Content Management - Content Publishing Options - Data Import/Export - Data Recovery - Data Security - Data Storage Management - Data Synchronisation - Document Automation - Document Capture - Document Classification ## Integrations (62 total) - AODocs Document Management - Aircall - Asana - Bookedin - BuiltWith - Canva - ClickUp - Close - CubeAnywhere - Cyfe - Docusign - Dropbox - ERPLY - Figma - FreeAgent ... and 47 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4543/cms/software) ## Related Categories - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4543/cms/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) - [Records Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1859/records-management/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) - [Virtual Data Room Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4521/virtual-data-room/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Google Docs](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/327807/google-docs) — 4.7/5 (29220 reviews) 2. [Google Workspace](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/344998/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17731 reviews) 3. [OneDrive](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/23542/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12884 reviews) 4. [Microsoft 365](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397757/office-365) — 4.6/5 (14167 reviews) 5. [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397825/microsoft-sharepoint) — 4.4/5 (5469 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Drive is still good in 2026" — 4.0/5 > **Michael** | *24 September 2026* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google drive gives every user several gigs of secure storage that they can easily share with others. > > **Cons**: All the bad press about storing and selling customer data. Plus the free teir seems to hit the storage limit really fast > > I have had a positive experience with goigle drive. Im gonna be sure to get my settlement check though ----- ### "The best service google offers" — 5.0/5 > **Mark** | *10 August 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Drive has been an excellent tool for our day-to-day operations, and its ease of use stands out immediately. The interface is clean and intuitive, so new team members can get up and running with almost no training. Document management is a real strength. Files sync automatically across every device, the folder structure is simple to organize, and the search function reliably surfaces what I need even when I can't remember the exact file name. Collaboration is where Drive really shines. Multiple people can work in the same document simultaneously, changes appear in real time, and the commenting and suggestion features make it easy to give feedback without overwriting anyone's work. Version history is a lifesaver when something needs to be rolled back. On the storage side, the generous space and seamless integration with Docs, Sheets, and Slides mean everything lives in one connected ecosystem rather than scattered across separate apps. Editing directly in the browser is smooth and responsive, with no need to download and re-upload files. Sharing permissions are granular and easy to set, so I always know exactly who can view or edit. Overall it has become an indispensable part of how we store, edit, and share our work. > > **Cons**: There isn't much to complain about here, which speaks well of the product overall. Nothing has stood out as a serious drawback in my time using Google Drive, and the occasional minor hiccup has never been enough to disrupt my workflow. > > My overall experience with Google Drive has been consistently positive. It has become one of the tools I rely on most, quietly handling storage, document management, and collaboration without ever getting in the way. What I appreciate most is how dependable it is: files are always where I expect them, sharing is effortless, and working alongside colleagues feels natural and frustration-free. It fits seamlessly into a broader Google Workspace setup, which makes everything from email to calendars to documents feel connected. ----- ### "Reliable and easy-to-use cloud storage" — 5.0/5 > **Stephan** | *22 September 2026* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to use, reliable, and convenient for storing and accessing files from anywhere. I especially like how well it works across different devices and makes sharing files and collaborating with others simple. > > **Cons**: The free storage can fill up quite quickly, especially if you store a lot of photos, videos, and documents. > > Overall, my experience has been very positive. Google Drive makes it easy to keep my important files backed up and accessible from my phone computer, or any other devices. The interface is straightforward and file sharing is simple. ----- ### "Lifesaver for Storage and File Management" — 5.0/5 > **Superlano** | *24 June 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most it is how much storage space it saves me on both my computer and phone. I keep most of my files in the cloud, so I don't have to worry about filling up my devices. I also appreciate how easy it is to access documents from anywhere and share them with others when needed. The synchronization across devices is fast and reliable > > **Cons**: The free storage can fill up quite quickly, especially since it is shared with other Google services such as Photos and Gmail. As a result, upgrading to a paid plan can become necessary sooner than expected > > So positive \! It has honestly been a lifesaver for managing storage on my devices. Knowing that my files are safely stored in the cloud and automatically synchronized gives me peace of mind ----- ### "Frictionless Web Collaboration and Document Editing, but Lacks Native Linux Sync" — 4.0/5 > **Sourav** | *23 August 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I appreciate most is the frictionless collaboration and browser-native note taking and text editing. When collaborating on research paper drafts or documenting RAG architectures, Google Docs provides an incredibly smooth real-time editing experience. Document management within the browser is fast, and managing permissions or sharing links with external colleagues is effortless. For general ease of use, the interface is highly intuitive, and the generous 15GB free tier offers excellent value for money. > > **Cons**: What I like least is the lack of an official, native desktop sync client for Linux environments. Managing machine learning pipelines or syncing massive data storage repositories requires relying on third-party workarounds like rclone or FUSE mounts, which adds unnecessary technical friction. Additionally, uploading heavy, deeply nested synthetic datasets via the web interface can occasionally result in hung uploads. Furthermore, direct customer support is difficult to reach unless you are on a premium enterprise Workspace plan. > > My overall experience has been highly positive, particularly for team collaboration and administrative document management. Google Drive excels at keeping files centralized and making real-time co-authoring entirely seamless, bypassing the need to switch between different desktop applications. While the lack of native Linux syncing and the occasional struggle with transferring massive technical datasets can be a hindrance, the robust integration of text editing tools and reliable cloud data storage makes it a highly dependable platform for daily productivity. ----- Page: 1 / 1146\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/105807/google-drive?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/105807/google-drive) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data