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Google Drive

Composite Score

9.1 /10

CX Score

9.3 /10

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What is Google Drive?

Drive Enterprise empowers organizations to create, store, share, and collaborate in the cloud — without any of the risk or disruption associated with implementing new tools or technologies.

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Awards & Recognition

Google Drive won the following awards in the Content Collaboration category

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2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Latest Award, 2024

0 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2024

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023

1 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

2022

Google Drive Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

92 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

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+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Google Drive?

1% Negative

3% Neutral

96% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Enables Productivity
Respectful
Performance Enhancing

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Team Collaboration

Drag and Drop User Interface

Real-Time Synchronization

Access Control and Rights Management

Mobility Support

Data Loss Prevention

Audit Trail

Enterprise Grade Security Controls

Large File Optimization

3rd-Party Integrations

Task Management and Workflow

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 84

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

Google Drive Reviews

Konjarla M.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Education
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Flexible UI and top notch security.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Google Drive from other similar products?

It's a fantastic option for both individuals and businesses because to its user-friendly UI and simple connection with numerous apps. You may safely keep all of your crucial information in the cloud thanks to the ample storage capacity.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It has a lot of storage and integration with lot of apps.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Storage is much lower compared to other products

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This product has user friendly UI and security is top notch compared to other products. So I highly recommend this product

Pros

Helps Innovate
Inspires Innovation
Saves Time
Respectful

ANUROOP N.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Easy to use

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Google Drive from other similar products?

Great for file sharing and fire loss protection

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Features that allow collaborators to view ,work on and organize files

What do you dislike most about this product?

Lack of continuous improvements

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Recommended

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Trustworthy
Unique Features

Amey S.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Storage at your feet!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Google Drive from other similar products?

Google Drive is seamlessly integrated with Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. This integration allows for real-time collaboration, with multiple users able to edit documents simultaneously. Drive excels in collaboration features, including commenting, suggesting edits, and real-time editing with others. These features are particularly robust in Google’s office suite.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Google Drive is its seamless integration with Google Workspace. I find the ability to collaborate in real-time on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations incredibly efficient and user-friendly. This feature not only streamlines workflow but also enhances teamwork, making it easier to manage projects and share information. Additionally, the convenience of accessing and organizing files from anywhere, coupled with Google Drive's free storage space, makes it an ideal choice for both personal and professional use.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I feel like 15 GB for free is less storage. They should give atleast 20 GB for free.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Start by evaluating how much storage you need. Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage shared across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. If you need more space, consider their paid plans. Take advantage of Google Drive's powerful search capabilities to quickly find files. You can search by file name, content within the file, and even the type of file. Set up offline access for important files, so you can view and edit them without an internet connection.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Google Drive Ratings

92 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Google Drive?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Team Collaboration Allows multiple users to comment on, mark-up, annotate, or edit a document. Provides team sites, workspaces or other landing areas that enhance productivity.

Drag and Drop User Interface Optimal user interfaces and interactions, such as drag-and-drop and file open-in applications.

Real-Time Synchronization Synchronization of files to a central repository (on-prem or in the cloud) facilitating access across multiple devices.

Access Control and Rights Management Ability to discretely control who can access the file.

Mobility Support Software is optimized for mobile usage.

Data Loss Prevention Detection of potential data breaches by monitoring, detecting and blocking the electronic transmission of sensitive data.

Audit Trail View all previous activity including any recent edits and user access.

Enterprise Grade Security Controls Encryption in-transit and at rest. Remote wiping of data on non-corporate owned devices.

Large File Optimization Contains optimizations for transfers of large files.

3rd-Party Integrations Integration with other identity providers, content management systems, or cloud services.

Task Management and Workflow Supports triggers and events for process automation.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Google Drive Reviews

Konjarla M.

Flexible UI and top notch security.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

ANUROOP N.

Easy to use

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Amey S.

Storage at your feet!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Team Collaboration

Drag and Drop User Interface

Real-Time Synchronization

Access Control and Rights Management

Mobility Support

Data Loss Prevention

Audit Trail

Enterprise Grade Security Controls

Large File Optimization

3rd-Party Integrations

Task Management and Workflow

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training