The web client is where Google Drive shines, as the built-in suite of software apps allows online editing of documents, spreadsheets and photos without needing to download anything to a local hard drive. If users want to open a document in Microsoft Word, they must first export the file from Google Docs. The Google Drive desktop client functions in the same way as the Dropbox desktop app, except files must be opened via the Google Docs software. For editing, files must first be downloaded There is a basic built in search function available on both clients. However, the Dropbox web client is less robust than Google’s offering, as files can only be viewed, but not edited via the web client. word documents can be directly opened with Microsoft Word. One of the perceived advantages of Dropbox is that users are able to open files in their preferred application, i.e. The Dropbox desktop client allows users to drag and drop any type of file into the dropbox folder.
Watch this video for a comparison of both, common and distinct features of the two services: At the extreme end, there is an option for $299/month for 30TB.ĭropbox and Google Drive offer various common features, such as version history to to allow undoing of modifications, selective folder syncing to manage your content, events tracking, and customized sharing permissions. Paid services range from $1.99/month for 100GB, $9.99/month for 1TB, $99.99 for 10TB, and so on. Google Drive begins with 15GB of free storage. It is possible to earn extra free storage, such as 125 MB for connecting your account with Facebook or Twitter, or inviting other friends to join Dropbox. Unlimited via desktop app.Įnglish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Castilian Spanish, Brazilian, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia, Pусский, Polski, 中文（简体）, 中文（繁體）Ħ0+ languages, including interntaional and regional languages.ĭropbox begins with 2GB of free storage. Simultaneous online editing by multiple usersģ00 MB via website. There are official applications for Android and iOS.ĭesktop: Windows, Mac, Linux - Mobile: Android, iOS, Blackberry, Kindle Fire)ĭesktop: Windows, Mac Mobile: Android, iOS Google Drive is now the home of Google Docs, a suite of productivity applications, that offer collaborative editing on documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.ĢGB (+ extra for connecting via twitter or referring friends.)įree tier: 15GB 100GB at $2/mo or $20/yr 200GB at $3/mo or $30/yr 2TB at $10/mo or $100/yr 10TB at $50/mo 20TB at $100/mo $30TB at $150/mo Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service by Google. Dropbox is a file hosting service operated by Dropbox, Inc., that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, and client software.
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