--- description: Learn more about Google Drive price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Drive Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [File Sharing Software](/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) > [Google Drive](/software/161425/drive) # Google Drive Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161425/drive Page: 1 / 1145\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161425/drive?page=2) > Google Drive is a cloud-based storage platform that allows users and teams to store, access, and share files in one secure place. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 28595 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Google Drive? Teams in various business settings. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 28595 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**: USD 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 - Collaboration Tools - Content Library - Content Management - Content Publishing Options - Data Import/Export - Data Storage Management - Data Synchronization - Document Capture - Document Classification - Document Storage - Drag & Drop - Electronic Signature - Encryption - File Sharing - File Transfer - Full Text Search - Live Chat - Messaging - Mobile Access - Multi-Device Support - Real Time Synchronization - Remote Access/Control - Search/Filter - Task Management - Text Editing - Third-Party Integrations - Version Control - Workflow Management ## Integrations (63 total) - AODocs Document Management - Aircall - Asana - Bookedin - BuiltWith - Canva - ClickUp - Close - CubeAnywhere - Cyfe - Docusign - Dropbox - ERPLY - Figma - FreeAgent ... and 48 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) ## Related Categories - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) - [Content Collaboration Platforms](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/32935/content-collaboration/software) - [Remote Work Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31855/remote-work/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30063/document-management/software) - [Virtual Data Room Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30783/virtual-data-room/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Google Docs](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/160756/google-docs) — 4.7/5 (29149 reviews) 2. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17674 reviews) 3. [OneDrive](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/161304/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12835 reviews) 4. [Microsoft SharePoint](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1167/sharepoint) — 4.4/5 (5460 reviews) 5. [Box](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/148766/box) — 4.4/5 (5642 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Excellent Cloud Storage and Collaboration Platform" — 5.0/5 > **Piyusha** | *16 June 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Google Drive is its combination of easy document management, powerful collaboration features, and reliable cloud storage. Sharing files and folders with colleagues or clients is simple, and real-time collaboration makes teamwork much more efficient. The platform integrates seamlessly with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, allowing users to create, edit, and manage content without needing additional software. I also appreciate the ability to access files from anywhere and across multiple devices. The search functionality is excellent, making it easy to locate documents quickly. Considering the storage capacity and productivity tools included, it offers outstanding value for money. > > **Cons**: One drawback of Google Drive is that the free storage space can fill up quickly when storing large files, requiring users to upgrade to a paid plan. Managing complex sharing permissions can sometimes be confusing, particularly for larger teams. Occasionally, synchronization delays or file upload issues may occur when internet connectivity is unstable. Customer support for free users is somewhat limited, and recovering accidentally deleted files beyond retention periods can be challenging. While bugs are uncommon, minor performance issues can occasionally affect large file operations. > > My overall experience with Google Drive has been extremely positive. It has become an essential tool for storing files, collaborating with teams, and managing documents efficiently. The ability to access files from any location and work on documents in real time has significantly improved productivity. I particularly value the seamless integration with other Google Workspace applications, which creates a smooth workflow for communication and content creation. Although there are some limitations related to storage and advanced permission management, the platform’s reliability, ease of use, and collaboration capabilities make it one of the best cloud storage solutions available today. ----- ### "Reliable and easy-to-use cloud storage for everyday work" — 5.0/5 > **Sonu** | *2 May 2026* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most is how easy it is to use and access files from anywhere. The integration with other Google tools like Docs, Sheets, and Gmail makes daily work very smooth. Collaboration is a big plus sharing files, setting permissions, and working in real-time with team members saves a lot of time. I also find the search feature very powerful, even when I have a lot of files stored. > > **Cons**: Sometimes syncing can be a bit slow, especially with large files. The folder structure can also get messy if not managed properly, and it becomes hard to organize over time. Another small issue is storage the free plan fills up quickly, and upgrading can feel a bit expensive if you only need a little extra space. > > Overall, my experience has been very positive. I’ve been using it daily for both personal and work purposes, and it has become an essential tool for file storage and collaboration. It’s reliable, easy to learn, and works well across devices. While there are a few minor drawbacks, the benefits definitely outweigh them, especially for teams or anyone who needs quick and simple access to files from anywhere. ----- ### "Google Drive is a powerhouse for safe cloud files storage with very straightforward user interface." — 5.0/5 > **Daniel** | *15 July 2026* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Drive has been an incredible documents storage and management tool and I like the simplicity of the user interface and how well everything is organized as it allows me to effortlessly navigate it. It provides a very secure files storage space with advanced protection features which help ensure that all the files i have uploaded are scanned for any malware and also help prevent any unauthorized access to the files. Google Drive has an in-built files sharing feature which allows me to transfer and share files with my learners safely and directly from the storage without having to download them first. I like that i can categorize my files and store related ones under one folder and subfolder as it makes it really easy and convenient to access the files i require. Google Drive also offers search features which makes it quick to locate the file am looking for without having to go through every folder. > > **Cons**: Genuinely, there has been nothing to dislike about Google Drive because all the features are easy to use and everything has always responded perfectly without any issues. I have not discovered any performance issues and there has been nothing to complain about. > > I have been using Google Drive for quite a long while now to store my lecture notes and lecturing documents and i have really had a smooth experience. Google Drive provides me with a cloud storage that makes it possible for me to always have access to my stored documents from anywhere and whenever i need to use them. With Google Drive, am able to sort my documents and store related documents like those of a particular lecture unit, in a single folder and this allows me to have an easy time and to quickly locate them whenever i require them. I have also had an easy experience with Google Drive when collaborating on documents with my colleagues, allowing us to have shared access on documents and work on them together especially when preparing lecturing materials. ----- ### "Google Drive is a very efficient tool for keeping digital files secure and easy to access." — 5.0/5 > **Paul** | *12 July 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Drive has been a very user-friendly tool for managing and storing our design digital files and documents and i like how it allows us to keep all our documents organized in their specific folders for easier and quicker access. Google Drive also provides our team with collaboration features which help us to have shared access on our documents making it easy to work together on the documents during our design projects. Google Drive offers very advanced security and data protection features which allows us to keep all our design documents and their data well protected from unauthorized access as well as cyber threats like malware. I also like the files recovery and back up features which makes it possible to recover any document we might loose but was already backed up on cloud. > > **Cons**: We have not seen any negative aspects of Google Drive so far and it has been a smooth user experience using it to optimize our documents management and storage. There has been nothing about it to dislike about and its services has been satisfying. > > With all the design documents and files we work with during our design projects, it was more than a need rather a necessity to have a reliable cloud storage for keeping all these files secure and easy to access and Google Drive came out as the most qualified product for that work. With Google Drive, accessing and working with our design documents and files during design projects has become so easy and efficient for us which allows us to streamline our design operations. It also helps us to keep all design projects documentation well organized under one cloud storage folder which makes it easy to access them from anywhere and also recover them incase we loose them. ----- ### "Great versatile platform all around" — 5.0/5 > **Rohan** | *1 April 2026* | Food Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Able to access my files anytime , anywhere so I don't need to Carrie usb drives around anymore. Using it for work and personal reasons. Great for company sharing documents with different, the cost is fair for company and worth it. > > **Cons**: sometimes files dont sync properly and have issues with the desktop app sometimes not working due to showing update required but after I do the update of the app, it still shows the same message. Can be a bit buggy sometimes. Support is not always as fast as you would like, most of the time it would just refer you to a guidance doc online. > > Very good, able to use it for so many reasons, drawings, projects, photos, editing and instant access for personal and work reason. Would always use it and highly recommend it. 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