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Feature Google Drive OneDrive Dropbox

Free Storage 15 GB 5 GB 2 GB

100 GB ($1.99/month), 200 GB ($2.99/month), 2 TB ($9.99/ 100 GB ($1.99/month), 200 GB ($3.99/month), 1 TB ($6.99/ 2 TB ($11.99/month), 5 TB ($16.58/
Paid Plans
month) month) month)

File Sharing Yes, with link sharing Yes, with link sharing Yes, with link sharing

File Sync Yes Yes Yes

Offline Access Yes Yes Yes

Integration Google Workspace, Google Photos Microsoft Office, Windows Various third-party apps

Security Standard encryption Standard encryption Standard encryption

Collaboration Too
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides Microsoft Office Online Dropbox Paper
ls

OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox are all cloud storage services, but they differ in features, integration, and pricing. Here’s a comparison:
1. Storage Space:

 OneDrive: Offers 5 GB for free; integrates with Microsoft 365 subscriptions for additional (up to 6 TB for family plans).

 Google Drive: Provides 15 GB for free, shared across Google services (Gmail,,.); paid plans available via Google One.

 Dropbox: Starts with 2 GB for free; offers paid plans with larger storage options (up to 3 TB for individuals).

2. Integration:

 OneDrive: Best for users of Microsoft products (Windows, Office). Seamless integration with File Explorer and Microsoft Office applications.

 Google Drive: Integrates well with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Gmail, and other Google services. Excellent for collaboration in real-time. -Dropbox Known for its third-party
integrations and functionality including compatibility with various productivity apps.

3. File Sharing and Collaboration:

 OneDrive: Allows easy and collaboration with Microsoft Office files. You set permissions for viewing or editing.

 Google Drive: Strong collaboration features with real-time editing and commenting within Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

 Dropbox: Offers file requests, comments on files, and shared folders, making collaboration straightforward.

4. User Interface:

 OneDrive: Clean and integrates well with Windows. The interface may seem less intuitive for non-Microsoft users.

 Google: Simple and user-friendly interface; organizes in a way that feels familiar to Google.

 Dropbox: Straightforward UI but can be less feature-rich compared to Drive and OneDrive in terms of file.

5. **Security: - All three services offer encryption for at rest and in transit. They also two-factor authentication.

-Dropbox** has a unique feature called “file recovery,” allowing users to recover deleted files for a specific period.

6 Pricing:

 OneDrive: Paid plans start at around $1.99/month for 100 GB; Microsoft 365 subscriptions offer additional benefits.

 Google Drive: Paid plans (Google) start at $1.99/month for 100 GB, offering additional perks in Google services.
 Dropbox: Basic plan starts at $9.99/month for 2 TB.

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