--- description: Learn more about Google Drive. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Google Drive Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Management Software](/directory/284/document-management/software) > [Google Drive](/software/90762/google-drive) # Google Drive Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90762/google-drive Page: 1 / 1145\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90762/google-drive?page=2) > Google Drive is a cloud storage and backup platform to access files, docs, photos \& more, store them in a safe place, and collaborate with other people > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 28594 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Google Drive Create \& collaborate on photos, videos, presentations, PDFs, Google Docs, and more. Google Drive can be used alongside existing apps such as email and calendar to create streamlined workflows. The powerful search functionality uses intelligence to identify objects in photos or text and presents the most relevant results for keyword searches. Open over 30 file types including Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Forms, Google Drawing, and more, right within the browser. Create, open and share files from a variety of apps directly in Google Drive, even when offline, and changes are automatically synced when internet connection is resumed. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 28594 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 - Automatic Backup - Cloud Computing - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Library - Content Management - Content Publishing Options - Data Import/Export - Data Recovery - Data Security - Data Storage Management - Data Synchronization - Document Automation - Document Capture - Document Classification ## 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 - [Document Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/284/document-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/284/document-management/software) - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/350/cloud-storage/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/422/file-sharing-api/software) - [Virtual Data Room Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/732/virtual-data-room/software) - [Content Collaboration Platforms](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3796/content-collaboration/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Box](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90760/box) — 4.4/5 (5642 reviews) ## Reviews ### "google drive life saver" — 5.0/5 > **Muiz** | *14 August 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: google drive has been a great help for me as i save document for 5years which i almost forget about and also my cypto key which has made life easy and good > > **Cons**: having to pay for big memory, but it is worth it cause it has saved me alot form the stuffs i saved on it > > i will always love google drive as it is a life saver and also good to share the documents with other people . ----- ### "Incredibly Reliable Sharing with a Few Formatting Hurdles" — 5.0/5 > **Erica** | *6 July 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Seamless Collaboration: Real-time co-editing in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides makes teamwork incredibly smooth. The ability to see edits as they happen and leave precise comments is a massive timesaver. Effortless Sharing Controls: It simplifies sending large files. Instead of dealing with email attachment limits, you can generate a shareable link and precisely control permissions (Viewer, Commenter, or Editor). > > **Cons**: Resource-Heavy Desktop App: The Google Drive desktop app (File Stream) can sometimes consume significant system memory (RAM) and battery life, occasionally leading to syncing delays or performance lag on older computers. Advanced Formatting Hurdles: When opening or converting complex Microsoft Office documents (like heavily formatted Word docs or Excel sheets with advanced macros) in Google Docs or Sheets, the formatting often breaks or requires manual fixing. > > Overall, Google Drive provides an exceptionally reliable and user-friendly cloud storage experience, particularly when it comes to real-time collaboration and seamless file sharing. It serves as an excellent central hub for team projects, making it incredibly simple to co-edit documents and manage file permissions on the fly. However, the desktop application can occasionally feel resource-heavy, impacting system performance on older devices, and converting complex formatting from external file types (like Microsoft Office) sometimes requires manual cleanup. Despite these minor technical hurdles, its accessibility and robust collaboration features make it an indispensable tool for daily productivity. ----- ### "Google Drive is a Dependable and Strong Tool\!" — 3.0/5 > **Tyra** | *24 May 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Google Drive is that it's very predictable. I feel like I'm never in for a surprise when working with Google Drive-- I always know what to expect. The UI is really intuitive and sleek. My team and I have been using it for years, and we really love it. Document management is a breeze, as long as you have a good, dependable system of tracking and auditing your process documentation and storage of data. > > **Cons**: The only thing that I don't love about Google Drive is that I feel that the search capability could be stronger. ----- ### "All My Projects - Wherever I am" — 5.0/5 > **Kaleb** | *30 April 2026* | Professional Training & Coaching | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I work on multiple projects and documents from a variety of locations. I love the ease and convenience, security, and access I have to these projects when I'm traveling or need to work on projects across multiple devices. > > **Cons**: I was previously limited to certain functions or by storage capacity, but with the value I was seeing, I decided to invest in the paid/professional tier. I moved my workspace to Google Drive, and it's been excellent value without the limited storage or functionality. ----- ### "Worth and reliable cloud storage" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *25 July 2026* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Google Drive has a and user friendly interface that helps the user to upload or organize the files easily. It also provides the feature of collaboration which is also one of my favorite features of Google Drive as it allows sharing the data all the files with other users in real time smoothly also it has managing the documents seamless in its folders which keep the documents clutter free. > > **Cons**: The biggest problem that I found using Google Drive is the limited storage for the free users. Managing large number of files in becomes a serious headache. Also getting assistance from the customer support is difficult for the free user. > > All in all my experience with Google Drive has been positive as it offers excellent value for money features and also it provides affordable upgrade options. The integration of Google Drive with Google Docs also makes note taking and text editing easy and provides access to the documents anytime and anywhere. ----- Page: 1 / 1145\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90762/google-drive?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90762/google-drive) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data