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# Compare SmartDocs vs Google Drive

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> Detailed comparison between SmartDocs and Google Drive. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SmartDocs | Google Drive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 153 | 28427 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 695.00 | USD 7.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### SmartDocs

Used by Sales Teams of 10s, 100s, and 1000s to automatically create proposals, RFPs, SOWs, and more. Our customers see productivity increase 80% or more by integrating SmartDocs + MS Word.

### Google Drive

Teams in various business settings.

## Key features

### SmartDocs

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Content Publishing Options
- Data Import/Export
- Document Automation
- Document Capture
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Full Text Search
- Search/Filter
- Text Editing
- Version Control

### Google Drive

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Content Publishing Options
- Data Import/Export
- Data Recovery
- Document Automation
- Document Capture
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Encryption
- Full Text Search
- Monitoring
- Search/Filter
- Text Editing
- Version Control

## Links

- [View SmartDocs Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/143966/smartdocs-for-microsoft-word)
- [View Google Drive Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161425/drive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/143966/161425/smartdocs-for-microsoft-word/vs/drive)

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