Google Drive

Pros

One of my favorite features is to be able to manage files from different devices, like a personal computer or a cell phone, so I can work with my files from different locations, besides being able to work in a team much easier, I like that it has enough storage capacity and if you do not have enough space you can buy larger capacities.

Cons

Being a cloud service, it is necessary to be constantly connected to be able to work with it, which limits the options to work offline, it is only impossible to work or edit files if you do not have an internet connection.

Pros

I love being able to seamlessly store my Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, and other files all in once space. It helps that all of the files I create with the Google apps are automatically saved into my Google Drive. Sharing files is also intuitive and quick. I should also note that it's easy to swap between Google Accounts to access one's different Google Drives. For instance, I have a separate one for personal use, my work, and my business.

Cons

My biggest gripe is Google Drive's sorting system. If you don't have a proper file/folder organization system set up yourself, the Drive becomes easily disorganized. I've had my personal Drive since high school, and it can be cumbersome to find certain files given how many I have. Thankfully, I have a better file/folder organization system in place for my work and business Drives.

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I like that you can upload and share large files with others.

Cons

It’s very plain, I wish there was more customizable features

Pros

Google Drive makes it easy for our team to collaborate on work, keep our files organized, and find what we need when we need it.

Cons

With the rollout of Shared Drives, we have had some challenges migrating content from My Drive to Shared Drives because of what we do. As an agency, we work with external clients, so the ability to grant access, share, and collaborate isn't as seamless as we'd like.

I also wish there was an option for creating Shared Drive templates. For example, we have a specific folder structure we use for new clients, and it would be nice to launch that from a template versus the workaround we created for it.

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Pros

We use Google Drive, Sheets and Docs all the time for our work and I don't why people use anything else. Makes it easy to use any device, constantly syncing, showing the revision, it's free and can be shared with anyone with a google account and that access removed as needed. I'm always surprised when people don't use Drive because it's that amazing!

Cons

There are a few features not offered that Microsoft does offer like being able to mail merge and print labels but usually we can find a free add on. But it's rare that we run into something that Drive products can't do.

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Pros

Even on slower connections uploads are relatively fast with no data loss.

Cons

The lack of virus scanning on larger files.

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Pros

Google Drive is extremely easy to navigate and collaborate. If i need a project manager to have access to specific documents it is easy to make that happen.

Cons

The connections with third party apps are okay but not the best.

Pros

Easy to manage and better in many cases than even drop box

Cons

Access to files and videos can sometimes be tricky.

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Pros

Google Drive is distinguished by the fact that it is one of Google built-in services on most Android devices and provides 15GB in the Free Plan in addition to the ability to upload WhatsApp Backup to it easily.

Cons

I faced many issues with Google Drive like
1- Slow uploading files
2-Do not scan files that are large in size
3- It does not support Sync via Network Path compared to other competitors that support this feature

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Pros

Easy to use, able to open various file types Documents, PDf, spreadsheets, photos, etc.

Cons

It is not considered secure. Not easy to request signatures on documents.

Pros

It's easy to use and set up. You can organise your files easily, and access and share them without issue

Cons

I have no issues with Google Drive, and would recommend

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Pros

it's very handy and convenient to use as the cloud storage space and sharing files to colleagues and friends.

Cons

it's rather difficult to find a particular document from the folder.

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Pros

More space on the free plan than other cloud drive services and better value overall than other cloud drives. Easily share files with others for review or download.

Cons

I would prefer a cleaner look to the drive home page that makes it a bit easier at a glance to see your files.

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Pros

Fully integrated with Google's services, Google Drive is a very efficiant and easy to use cloud solution for your personal and professional files.

Cons

Can be limited in some areas and doesn't offer as much space as competion

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The security in Google Drive is on another level making it the most secure cloud vault for keeping files and documents. It allows me to keep my files sorted and organized making it easy to access them when I need them. Google Drive back up tools are very effective and makes it easy to access any accidentally deleted file.

Cons

I have ticked all the requirements boxes with Google Drive and I have been left with nothing to hate it about.

Pros

I absolutely love every single feature and run down of google drive.

Cons

there is not one thing i can think of that i dislike about google drive and its performance.

Pros

Google Drive has the most advanced security features for data protection that help keep all the stored files and documents safe from any malicious attacks in likes of malware. It help categorize and organize files making it easy to access them. Uploading documents and files to Google Drive is very easy. Google Drive also has a file sharing function that help share files securely directly from the storage space. It offers very efficient file backup options that allows easy retrieving of any accidentally lost file.

Cons

There is nothing least helpful in Google Drive. All features are efficient and has never failed.

Pros

- You can get upto 15GB free cloud storage from google drive. If you decide to upgrade for more space, the monthly charges are affordable. The package I currently use is like %2.5 for 100GB of space. This space is enough to store all my documents safely in the cloud.
- Google drive works seemlesly with other google products like google sheets, google docs, google calendar, gmail and other google products that we already use and are familiar with.
- The automatic syncing of files into google drive on my computer is pretty awesome and gives me confidence and peace of my mind that all my updates have been saved into the cloud.

Cons

- The free 15GB can be quickly filled up with old emails which can be hard to delete because no one wants to loose data and therefore you will be forced to upgrade to the paid version sooner or later - which not everyone can afford.
- You must always have internet connectvity to use google drive. This may not be a viable option for everyone.

Pros

Generation of high-quality HTML5 documents which we integrates with other tools like zoom, slack, Microsoft Teams and email to share to respective individuals.
Cloud database syncing and high-volume files sharing.

Cons

Nothing to say less since GD makes it more effective than all offering similar services.

Pros

Ease of use and ease of setup. Everything is easily accessible from everywhere and anywhere just by logging into your google account.
No hassle setup or worrying about syncing files and about a million other add-on products are available

Cons

Wish I discovered "work offline" mode earlier

Pros

The multiple tools you have within. because I use some of them alot and create documents with Drive

Cons

sometimes the loading times, take too much time.

Pros

I don't know what I would do without Google Drive. I teach several classes and I am able to store and organize so much. I also am able to create shared drives for classes to store photos, etc. instead of crowding my Google Drive. It then becomes an online database that all of my students can access. I can share items with others and select the amount of ownership they have.

Cons

One of the cons for Google Drive mainly comes from shared drives. I have found that any form that is created in a shared drive is unable to use the upload photo option.

Pros

Google Drive is intuitive and easy to navigate. Am able to upload, manage, and retrieve documents without extensive training. The system offers robust organization capabilities, allowing me to categorize documents by type, project, or department.

Cons

Google Drive is my one stop shop that has no downsides.

Pros

The cloud that perfect match with Google Workspace

Cons

Bandwidth consumption is not always optimal, and sometimes, with teams working on the same files, conflicts and duplication can happen.

Pros

I love that I can write documents easily, organize them in folders to my specifications, share them with relevant parties, and download them in multiple formats. It also allows me to share larger files with people with ease, which comes in handy when I can't use Outlook for file transfers.

Cons

I'm not too keen on the new side bar features they've introduced easily. It's a side bar of options to change the program to dark mode and other options. I really don't use it and it often gets in the way of the "find" feature built into Docs. I think they should make the floating sidebar not interfere with the find feature; they could easily do this by setting the default of the sidebar a little lower on the document than where the find feature appears.

Pros

It's a platform that is always online, with very high quality tools and an overall very high quality aesthetic including it's functionality.
It can be used in almost all browsers.
You can have your files almost instantly available everywhere and synchronized

Cons

Probably doesn't work well in older computers.
All of it's tools are web based and there is no desktop application (aside from the one that syncs up your files in your computer)

Pros

Generous cloud storage and the way it makes collaboration so easy.

Cons

Nothing really. I like Google Drive a lot.

Pros

Data storage at one place and availability on every device

Cons

So far I am satisfied yet they can offer some more data storage

Pros

I have liked the following about Google Drive -

1. Mobility - I can have access to my files while on the move.
2. Availability - I can work on my files or access them from anywhere across the world.
3. Collaboration - I can collaborate with many people to work on the same file at the same time.
4. Back-Up - I really like the back up features of Google Drive. I can back up my files here.
5. Security - I like the security of the data, that comes with Google Drive platform.
6. Versions (File Version History) - This is the best part of Google Drive that I love the most. I can access the changes made to the file by me or anyone else through version history.

Cons

Though I really like using Google Drive, but I feel that 15GB of free storage is kind of less. Given the file size now a days and other Google services, a cumulative storage of 15GB seems to be less.

Pros

The ability to work on documents in different locations and with different members of our team

Cons

Very rarely the drive will stop working on a computer and we have to reload it – but that’s a very minor problem .

Pros

Accessibility! Whether I'm on my desktop, laptop, or even my phone, I have access to all my files, all the time.

Cons

I often use MS Publisher for my job. The only con I see (probably not on Google's end) is that I can't preview my publisher files while in Google Drive. To do that, I have to download the file to the device I'm using. It's not the end of the world, just a mild inconvenience at times.

Pros

I really like the cloud storage, Google Workspace integration, real-time collaboration, easy sharing, automatic backup, compatibility, fast search, and security.

Cons

The cons that I didn't like were the free storage limit of only 15 GB, the need for an internet connection, the sync speed, file organization, version control, privacy, collaboration limitations, and limited integration with other software.

Pros

Accessible from anywhere and has a full suite of apps to help with team collaboration.

Cons

Permissions can be an issue when sharing large documents.

Pros

It supports several types of formats which is very important, from simple images and PDF to other types of documents. I can also configure privacy settings for access and collaboration. I have used google drive for years and without a doubt its most favorable feature is the synchronization; it is fast and it is secure, it gives me the freedom to access my files from any of my devices.

Cons

It is simple and if you are going to work on a large scale with this cloud service you will have to pay, but it is not a disadvantage as such, only that its basic and free version is more than enough for moderate use over the years, not business, anyway it is still affordable compared to others.

Pros

Seamlessly syncs and stores files to be accessed across a wide variety of devices.

Cons

No option to have information stored on Canadian servers alone.

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Pros

I can access anything and everything using my drive. I can monitor it at any time. I can look at my files anytime.

Cons

It's high price right now... If there was a way to get it cheap - I would.

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Pros

I absolutely love Google Drive! Why?

- FREE
- Enough storage for all of my needs
- Easy to use & syncs across devices
- Simple to invite people to collab or share a file

Cons

I don't have anything I don't like about Google Drive! I recommend it to all my friends.

Pros

I like that I can install Google Drive on my desktop to quickly and easily access my files with the added bonus of being able to download the app for my phone and access my content from other devices at any time.

Cons

There's nothing that I don't like about Google Drive, it's been a huge benefit for my business, being able to setup a cloud based storage system for access from any device at any time from any location.

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Pros

Ease of use, the ability to control access and provide different layers from automatic (everyone within X organisation) to broad (anyone with a link) to individual (specific users)

Cons

The way the file view initially appears can be disorienting as one might expect it to open within a File view but frequently it seems to open a "last used" perspective which is often not desirable

Pros

What I did like about Google Drive ,is these common features that it's simple to use,collaboration tools, large storage capacity,and seamless integration with other Google services.

Cons

One of the frustrating thing about Google Drive is the limited storage space available for free accounts.

Pros

I would recommend Google Drive mainly because it's so affordable and still dependable. I've never lost anything or had any major problems.
I've never been worried about running out of room which is a huge relief.
I think it's very easy to use, and usually it's the default application on my devices. When I click share on a file Google drive pops up as the first option. I was able to easily find the backup and automatic backup settings. It's also easy for me to control who has access.

Cons

I've only had one problem. Recently when logging in to Google Drive, Google required that I change my password even though I'd had no problems logging in or anything remotely like that. That was really frustrating because I couldn't even change it back to the old one later on. I like to use one secure password across most of my accounts so that I don't risk losing access. I hope this was a one off and doesn't happen again.

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Pros

Having access to this much software all in one place for an initial price of nothing is unbeatable. It is also so easy to navigate and use google drive to access all of that software.

Cons

Google drive needs a more modern layout that includes the ability to put the page in dark mode (the white screen kills my eyes.).

Pros

I use Google Drive for a variety of things. I use it to store work related files such as copies of my articles from my WordPress blogs and drafts of my book manuscripts. I also use it to save articles and newsletters that I want to read later and I also use it for personal use to track my penpal letters when I send and receive them.

Cons

Sometimes if someone shares a file with you and when you click remove from view to remove it from your drive if you don't need it any longer, a lot of times the file will reappear once you refresh the page.

Pros

Allows use to access files, from any device, anywhere, anytime. Also looks extremely professional when using for business.

Cons

Nothing really, as there is a free version, and a paid version.

Pros

I like that I can safely insecurely store all of my photos, videos, anything connected to my business and some personal items in one spot. Also, it’s nice that there’s a lot of storage space and that it’s easy to send files to people to grant them access as needed. I use it as my main storage source.

Cons

Nothing yet! It works well. Really haven’t had any problems. I hope that I won’t run out of storage one day, I will have to cross that bridge when I get to it!

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Pros

Working together in groups and file exchange improves the workflow and makes for increased productivity.

Cons

Some syncing problems and lack of offline capabilities can create issues in the work process.

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Pros

The ease of which Drive integrates with my other software- Practice Panther, gmail, etc.! I can easily save documents to my Google Drive with the linked toggle buttons, which were easy to integrate with my existing software. Now I can access my entire client database safely, from anywhere!

Cons

The only issues I have are that it can be cumbersome to link documents in emails, and selecting "attachment" vs. "link" can be annoying, as anything linked requires permission to be proactively granted and not every client finds that easy to do.

Pros

I like it all. All my email's and files are conected with mybpictures and documents so i never have a problem finding anything.

Cons

Some functions arent available on the cell phone but they are on a desktop.

Pros

I loved having all my important documents an photos all in one place

Cons

I really didnt like the amount of spam pictures i would recieve if i had my nearby share on. It was an obscene amount.

Pros

Google Drive is very user-friendly and easy to use. It also has competitive options for more storage compared to other services.

Cons

I like Google Drive and there is nothing I can think of that is negative.