Features play an important part in helping to determine which cloud company you should go with. Once all the other options are weighed, sometimes it is the extra highlights that can make or break any decision. But who has the best options; is it Dropbox or Google Drive?
Dropbox’s personal accounts are not feature heavy. Which does not mean there are no offerings, it is just a very basic program. This could actually be a selling point for many clients who want something that does not have a lot of bells and whistles.
Account size, while not necessarily considered one of these important features, should be taken into consideration here. Free service only gains you 2GB of storage space. Additional room can be purchased starting at $9.99 a month.
Dropbox allows you to check files anywhere. Because files transfer quickly, they are accessible almost instantly. In addition, the program works with all devices– including:
Dropbox also allows you to share with and invite friends in a simple manner. A single click or two allows you to share or send links to any folder or file in your account. You can choose to edit files on a phone or other mobile devices. They also keep a one-month history and changes are easily undone.
In addition, Dropbox has very widespread third-party integration. Consumers like the fact they can create files in some of the applications and upload them directly to their cloud storage account.
When it comes to features, Google Drive does seem to have a leg up on the competition. To begin with, you should notice the difference in free account size. This cloud storage platform offers a free 15 GB to users. Additional storage can be purchased if desired for as little as $1.99 a month.
Other features include:
Having the ability to create different types of documents allows simultaneous collaboration, an added plus for many consumers. It allows them to start tasks in their cloud drive and not on their local disks, which can save time when sharing information.
Winner: Google Drive, based on the amount of features.