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# Compare Google Drive vs IDrive

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Google Drive | IDrive |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 28494 | 1200 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 7.00 | USD 0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Google Drive

Teams in various business settings.

### IDrive

Consumer, SMB, Enterprise

## Key features

### Google Drive

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Automatic Backup
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Data Synchronization
- Document Storage
- Encryption
- File Sharing
- File Transfer
- HIPAA Compliant
- Mobile Access
- Monitoring
- Multi-Device Support
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Two-Factor Authentication

### IDrive

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Automatic Backup
- Cloud Computing
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Recovery
- Data Storage Management
- Data Synchronization
- Document Storage
- Encryption
- File Sharing
- File Transfer
- HIPAA Compliant
- Mobile Access
- Monitoring
- Multi-Device Support
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Two-Factor Authentication

## Links

- [View Google Drive Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161425/drive)
- [View IDrive Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/171884/idrive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/161425/171884/drive/vs/idrive)

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