Google Drive vs SharePoint — Which Is Right for Your Business?
Stop researching and start deciding. Our feature-by-feature comparison of Google Drive and SharePoint gives mid-market Australian businesses the clarity they need — in minutes, not hours.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature ratings for Google Drive and SharePoint.
| Feature | Google Drive | SharePoint | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage capacity | Google Drive has a slight edge in storage capacity. | ||
| File sharing controls | For Professional Services that rely on strong file sharing controls, SharePoint is the more capable option in our assessment. | ||
| Collaboration features | Google Drive holds a small advantage in collaboration features. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Version history | SharePoint holds a small advantage in version history. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Security and encryption | Google Drive edges out SharePoint on security and encryption, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. | ||
| Search functionality | Google Drive has a notable advantage in search functionality. | ||
| Offline access | On offline access, Google Drive is marginally stronger — but SharePoint still delivers a solid experience here. | ||
| Third-party integrations | Google Drive has a slight edge in third-party integrations. | ||
| Admin and team management | Google Drive edges out SharePoint on admin and team management, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. | ||
| Mobile experience | Google Drive edges out SharePoint on mobile experience, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. | ||
| Ease of setup | When it comes to ease of setup, SharePoint pulls clearly ahead of Google Drive — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team. | ||
| Value for money | SharePoint edges out Google Drive on value for money, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. |
Storage capacity
Google Drive
SharePoint
Google Drive has a slight edge in storage capacity.
File sharing controls
Google Drive
SharePoint
For Professional Services that rely on strong file sharing controls, SharePoint is the more capable option in our assessment.
Collaboration features
Google Drive
SharePoint
Google Drive holds a small advantage in collaboration features. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Version history
Google Drive
SharePoint
SharePoint holds a small advantage in version history. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Security and encryption
Google Drive
SharePoint
Google Drive edges out SharePoint on security and encryption, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Search functionality
Google Drive
SharePoint
Google Drive has a notable advantage in search functionality.
Offline access
Google Drive
SharePoint
On offline access, Google Drive is marginally stronger — but SharePoint still delivers a solid experience here.
Third-party integrations
Google Drive
SharePoint
Google Drive has a slight edge in third-party integrations.
Admin and team management
Google Drive
SharePoint
Google Drive edges out SharePoint on admin and team management, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Mobile experience
Google Drive
SharePoint
Google Drive edges out SharePoint on mobile experience, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Ease of setup
Google Drive
SharePoint
When it comes to ease of setup, SharePoint pulls clearly ahead of Google Drive — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.
Value for money
Google Drive
SharePoint
SharePoint edges out Google Drive on value for money, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Pricing Comparison
General pricing information for each platform.
Google Drive
Included with Google Workspace
Prices shown are approximate and may differ based on your plan, team size, and billing cycle. Verify directly with the vendor for current AUD rates.
SharePoint
Included with Microsoft 365
Pricing may vary based on team size, features, and region. Contact the vendor for the latest Australian pricing.
Pros & Cons
An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.
Google Drive
Pros
- Cloud-based with reliable uptime
- Version history protects against data loss
- Handles key data types like files and folders
- Mobile-friendly interface
- Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
Cons
- Large ecosystem can make choosing the right integrations overwhelming
- Smaller market presence compared to category leaders
- No real-time webhook support — relies on polling for sync
- Storage limits on lower plans
SharePoint
Pros
- Solid feature set for its price point
- Mobile-friendly interface
- Secure cloud storage with team access controls
- Regular platform updates and improvements
- Rich data model covering sites, lists, documents and more
Cons
- No real-time webhook support — relies on polling for sync
- Support response times vary by plan tier
- Storage limits on lower plans
- Smaller market presence compared to category leaders
Best For
Which tool suits which use case.
Choose Google Drive if you need
- ✓ Document management
- ✓ Moderate data needs (files, folders)
- ✓ Version control
- ✓ Professional Services businesses
- ✓ Education organisations
Choose SharePoint if you need
- ✓ Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
- ✓ Manufacturing organisations
- ✓ Document management
- ✓ Moderate data needs (sites, lists)
- ✓ Financial Services businesses
Expert Verdict
Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.
Clever Ops Recommendation
Both Google Drive and SharePoint are strong file storage platforms. The right choice depends on your team size, budget, and specific feature priorities. Rather than recommending one over the other, our approach at Clever Ops is to assess your actual workflows and match you to the platform that will deliver the best return. We have 12+ of experience implementing both tools and can help you configure whichever you choose — or integrate them if you decide to use both.
Migration Notes
What to know about switching between Google Drive and SharePoint.
Migrating Between Google Drive and SharePoint
Since Google Drive and SharePoint are both file storage tools, they share similar data structures — making migration more predictable. Clever Ops maps permissions along with custom fields, automations, and workflows. We have completed similar file storage migrations many times and typically finish within 4-8 weeks.
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