An honest comparison of Google Drive and OneDrive for Australian mid-market Australian businesses. See feature ratings, pricing, pros and cons to make the right choice — or let our Harvard-educated experts help you decide.
Side-by-side feature ratings for Google Drive and OneDrive.
| Feature | Google Drive | OneDrive | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage capacity | In terms of storage capacity, Google Drive and OneDrive perform at a similar level, which is common for mature platforms in this space. | ||
| File sharing controls | OneDrive has a notable advantage in file sharing controls. | ||
| Collaboration features | Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on collaboration features, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area. | ||
| Version history | Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on version history, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area. | ||
| Security and encryption | Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on security and encryption, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area. | ||
| Search functionality | Google Drive and OneDrive are evenly matched on search functionality, so your choice here comes down to preference and workflow fit. | ||
| Offline access | For Professional Services that rely on strong offline access, Google Drive is the more capable option in our assessment. | ||
| Third-party integrations | Google Drive and OneDrive are evenly matched on third-party integrations, so your choice here comes down to preference and workflow fit. | ||
| Admin and team management | Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on admin and team management, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area. | ||
| Mobile experience | Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on mobile experience, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area. | ||
| Ease of setup | OneDrive has a notable advantage in ease of setup. | ||
| Value for money | OneDrive has a notable advantage in value for money. |
Storage capacity
Google Drive
OneDrive
In terms of storage capacity, Google Drive and OneDrive perform at a similar level, which is common for mature platforms in this space.
File sharing controls
Google Drive
OneDrive
OneDrive has a notable advantage in file sharing controls.
Collaboration features
Google Drive
OneDrive
Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on collaboration features, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.
Version history
Google Drive
OneDrive
Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on version history, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.
Security and encryption
Google Drive
OneDrive
Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on security and encryption, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.
Search functionality
Google Drive
OneDrive
Google Drive and OneDrive are evenly matched on search functionality, so your choice here comes down to preference and workflow fit.
Offline access
Google Drive
OneDrive
For Professional Services that rely on strong offline access, Google Drive is the more capable option in our assessment.
Third-party integrations
Google Drive
OneDrive
Google Drive and OneDrive are evenly matched on third-party integrations, so your choice here comes down to preference and workflow fit.
Admin and team management
Google Drive
OneDrive
Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on admin and team management, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.
Mobile experience
Google Drive
OneDrive
Google Drive significantly outperforms OneDrive on mobile experience, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.
Ease of setup
Google Drive
OneDrive
OneDrive has a notable advantage in ease of setup.
Value for money
Google Drive
OneDrive
OneDrive has a notable advantage in value for money.
General pricing information for each platform.
Included with Google Workspace
Pricing may vary based on team size, features, and region. Contact the vendor for the latest Australian pricing.
Included with Microsoft 365
These figures are estimates based on publicly available pricing. Actual costs depend on your usage, team size, and any negotiated rates.
An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.
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Which tool suits which use case.
Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.
Both Google Drive and OneDrive are popular in Professional Services and Education, so industry fit is not a differentiator here. The decision should come down to feature depth, pricing, and how each tool integrates with the rest of your stack. Clever Ops can walk you through a side-by-side evaluation tailored to your business.
What to know about switching between Google Drive and OneDrive.
Clever Ops takes a low-risk approach to migrating between Google Drive and OneDrive. We run both systems in parallel during the transition, transferring files, folders, permissions in stages and verifying data at each step. Your team continues working in the existing system until the new one is fully validated. The process typically takes 4-8 weeks, followed by 3 months of hands-on support.
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