Google Drive

Similarly to other free Google services, Google Drive is something that most of us have, but don’t even notice. Well, it’s time to as Drive’s offer is great! The current version of Google Drive provides 15GB of lifetime free storage space for everyone. You can use it to upload absolutely everything from important documents to photos, videos, codes, apps, etc. It’s also easily accessible via the mobile app and the website. 

Features – 10/10

Using Google Drive, you can upload multiple files to the cloud manually or adjust automatic backups. You’re allowed to upload files that take up to 5TB space, while documents and presentations made in G Suite apps don’t take any space at all. Moreover, you can install the Google Photo app to get free cloud storage for all your photos and videos without any capacity limitations! Just shoot as much as you want and be sure that all your memories are safe on servers. Google Drive is also used by your Gmail inbox to store incoming and sent letters. I have thousands of letters on my Gmail already, and they take just 150MB! Additional features include group editing of documents with the option to view the history of changes over time, comment files and folders, and provide access to particular folders to other users. 

Ease of Use – 10/10

Do you have an account in any services by Google? Then you already have Google Drive. Just download the app and start using it right away for any private or busines purposes. The app provides full integration of G Suite services, including Spreadsheets, Docs, and Slides. Besides, you can upload entire folders of files, single files, and make instant cans of paper documents using your smartphone camera. If you have any team drives or shared access to computers, you will see them as separate tabs on the main screen. 

Design – 10/10

The latest version of Google Drive has a convenient file browser that lets you switch between multiple drives and directories in a few taps. You can now also search for files using fule type tags, purpose tags, and usual name tags. 

Pricing – 10/10

Compared to other popular cloud services, such as Dropbox, Google’s prices for extended storage are very democratic. The default free version provides 15GB of free storage, while the 100GB version will cost you $1,99 per month, 1 TB – $9,99/month, and so on. The highest tier available today provides 30TB of storage for $299,99 per month, which is still cheaper than offers by the majority of other companies.