Do you also struggle to choose between Dropbox vs Google Drive vs OneDrive? You’re not alone! Many
people face similar challenges trying to decide which of these cloud storage platforms best suits
their needs. And the ton of information about these products isn’t easy to sift through either.
Fortunately, I’ve sifted through the information, so you don’t have to.
My name is [Host’s Name] of Cyber Lab, and in this video, the 3 top cloud storage
giants will go head-to-head, contrasting their features, pricing, and ease of use.
Plus, we’ll go over the benefits and drawbacks of each platform so you can
decide between Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive.
Spoiler alert! You’ll soon discover that all three
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Now, back to…* the Royaaaal Rumbleeee!
We’ll rate each platform from 1 to 5 in each comparison category,
with 1 indicating the lowest mark and 5 being the highest. I’ll then declare the
winner of each category and announce the overall winner at the end of this video.
It’s time to Rumbleeee!*pause for this sound to play* Presenting the features of Dropbox.
Oh wait, I lost myself there. Phew! Let’s begin. Dropbox
Dropbox stores my files which I can access from anywhere in the world and on any device,
provided I have an internet connection. I also use Dropbox’s BackUp feature to back
up important folders automatically and easily sync file changes across all your devices.
This saves me time and space as I don’t have to inform all my collaborators
of changes I make to a document. Regarding security, Dropbox offers
multilayered protection, including 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard,
which keeps stored files safe. Then there’s the SSL/TLS protection secures files transferred
between the Dropbox apps and its servers. You can secure your account with a password and a
Two-step verification, where you receive security codes that give you access to your account.
If I don’t want anyone to change my files while I’m away, I set it to “view” or “comments” with
the granular permissions feature. This leaves my document intact
while allowing my collaborators to make valuable suggestions on my documents.
However, if an edit is made or in the unlikely event that viruses attack my files,
Dropbox gives me up to 30 days to restore them. We all have sensitive files we wish to keep
away from prying eyes, and Dropbox’s File Locking feature does just that. Its Dropbox
Badge lets you work with your team on all Microsoft Office products in real-time.
It also makes managing teams easier with its admin features available on paid plans. You get
notifications on the progress made by each team member and view their recent activities as well.
Plus, you can use the content collaboration features to streamline your team's workflow.
You can draw project outlines, set deadlines, and write meeting agendas.
Though these are excellent features, Dropbox has some limitations you should consider if
you want to sign on to their package. The first is its 2 GB storage capacity
on the free plan. I mean, what would you do with a 2GB in this day and age?
I understand the idea is to get people to sign on to their paid plans, but I think they
could offer more storage space on the free plan, especially considering what its competitors offer.
Moreover, their paid plans are high in light of what the other giants in this comparison
video offer. And though Dropbox’s efforts to secure files are laudable, its lack of a secure
data transfer from the client side may be a chink in its armor. And to make matters worse,
it doesn’t allow you to create your own private keys to secure your data.
So, I’ll assign a 3 out of 5 for its excellent collaboration features and
productivity tools that enhance teamwork. Now, cue the next cloud storage giant,
Sorry. Google Drive features all the Google Suite apps,
including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms. This cloud storage platform also integrates
Microsoft Office files allowing me to collaborate effortlessly with Windows
users. Plus, I can store and edit about 100 other types of files like CADs and PDFs.
The technology behind Google’s powerful search engines is embedded into Google
Drive, helping you to find documents much faster. I can sign contracts, save music,
and upload other media files on Google Drive. Its 15 GB free storage is the biggest among
the 3 cloud storage giants and uses the standard AES encryption protocols.
On the days that I feel too lazy to type, I use the Voice Typing feature,
make a few tweaks, and my document is ready in no time. Its drag-and-drop feature helps
me skip the boring copy-and-paste technique. Work smarter, not harder.
And its granular permissions give me control of who does what to my documents.
Google Drive allows me to access my files on my mobile phone and other mobile devices.
An unstable internet connection is not a big problem. Google Drive gives me
offline access to my documents, where I can edit and save them to the device.
Once the internet connection is up, it automatically syncs the changes and saves them
to the cloud. No love lost! Sorry, no data loss. Plus, its Content Publishing feature makes
my documents available to a larger audience at the click of a button.
With Google Drive, I don’t have to spend time designing and perfecting my outlines,
as I can always use its readily available templates. Excellent features if you ask me.
But just like any other platform, Google Drive has areas that that I’ll say needs improvement.
Its daily file upload limit of 50 MB for Docs and 20 MB for Sheets could be expanded. Plus,
its upload and download speeds are not up to speed, no pun intended. Also, the rumor that
Google monitors all documents stored on Google Drive is a major concern for many.
However, if you are fine with Big Brother Google monitoring what you store in its cloud,
then Google Drive is a great choice. Hence, I’ll award it a 4 out of 5.
Now, let’s focus on OneDrive, the third cloud storage platform on our list.
OneDrive is made for Microsoft users because it integrates all the apps of Microsoft Office 365.
You can access your documents from anywhere worldwide with an internet
connection courtesy of its File Syncing feature. Plus, its mobile app, as you can see, allows you
to manage your documents on any mobile device. One thing I like about OneDrive is its Advanced
Security measures. It protects data transfer from your computer to its servers and other data
centers with transport layer security encryption. But that is not all. While your files remain at
rest in its cloud, they enjoy double protection. First, the AES 256 algorithm encrypts your data,
which is, in turn, protected by a set of master keys secured in the Personal Vault.
In addition, you can safeguard your sensitive files with a password and add biometric
security as an extra layer of protection. OneDrive prevents the duplication of files
with its two-stage file detection feature, which helps to save space.
And its mobile app allows you to scan and store documents in the cloud. You
can even scan multi-page documents, make a few edits, and hit “Done” to upload them.
If you want to email slideshows, OneDrive is your best bet,
and its Facebook integration feature can prove a useful lead-generation tool for businesses.
Though OneDrive provides many conveniences for users, you should note a few issues.
For starters, I find its free storage space of 5GB very limiting. Also,
its limited file-sharing option means you can’t share documents with non-Microsoft users.
OneDrive’s synchronization can end abruptly without notifying you and limits you to
syncing less than 300,000 files at a go. Also, note that Including special characters in your
file will prevent this cloud storage platform from syncing or backing it up to the cloud.
Overall, OneDrive’s features are solid and provide a great user experience. But based on its limited
file sharing and poor synchronization, I’ll award it a 3.5 out of 5, making
Google Drive the winner in the Features category. What other features of these 3 have you heard of?
Share your stories, tips, or questions in the comments section. Let's learn from each other!
Let’s talk Pricing away from Features, and the first up is Dropbox.
Dropbox offers a free plan which comes with 2 GB of storage space.
The paid plans come in Plus, Family, and Professional packages. The cloud storage
platform is currently running a promo where the Plus package costs $9.99 a month and $100
a year. It comes with 2 TB of storage space but can only be used by 1 person at a time.
However, if you want to share with your family or friends, opt for the Family Package, which allows
a maximum of 6 users. You get 2 TB of storage space at $16.99 annually and $203.9 per year.
The Professional package comes with 3 TB of storage space at $24 per month and $198 a year,
and it’s designed for freelancers. And if, like me, you like to test a product before purchasing,
take advantage of the 30-day free trial on each package.
So, considering Dropbox’s expensive plans and the few services it offers,
compared to the other 2, I’ll give it a 3 out of 5.
Now, let’s look at what Google Drive offers regarding pricing.
Google Drive’s free plan features a whopping 15 GB of storage space,
the biggest of the 3 giants in this video. This should already be enough if you don’t require a
big storage space. But if you do, you can sign up for its subscription service known as Google 1.
Google One has a 3-tier plan: Basic, Standard, and Premium.
The Basic plan is $1.99 per month, which you can prepay yearly for $19.99,
and it comes with 100 GB of storage space. The Standard plan costs $2.99 monthly and
has a 200 GB storage capacity. However, you can opt to prepay annually at $29.99.
And the final plan, which is the Premium, costs $9.99 per month. You can prepay at $99.99 a year,
and it features a 2 TB storage capacity. Other pricing plans offer more storage
capacities if you’re willing to part with more money. The $100 per month offers 10 TB,
$200 per month for 20 TB, and 30 TB for $300. The icing on the cake is that all the plans
allow you to use Google One with up to 5 others. So, contrasting Google Drive’s cheaper pricing
plans with its features and the services it offers, I’ll give it a 5 out of 5.
But let’s see whether OneDrive’s pricing plans can match or better that of Google
Drive as they go head-to-head. Like the other two, OneDrive has
a free plan that offers 5 GB. Here we can see that Google Drive already has an edge.
However, where OneDrive might give Google Drive a run for its money is in the paid plans.
OneDrive features a 3-tier pricing plan: Basic, Personal, and Family.
The Basic plan, equivalent to Google’s Basic, costs $1.99 and $19.99 a year. It
has 100 GB of storage space; only one person can use it at a time.
But this is where they part ways; OneDrive’s basic plan has limited features and fewer security
options compared to Google Drive’s Basic option. So, once again, Google Drive has an edge here.
OneDrive’s Personal plan goes for $7.99 a month and $79.99 a year, which is more expensive than
GoogleDrive’s equivalent. It comes with 1TB of cloud storage and allows only 1 user. With the
Personal plan, you enjoy more features and better protection than the Basic.
Looks like Google is winning here The final plan, Family, allows a maximum of
6 users and costs $10.99 monthly, $109.9 a year. It has a 6 TB storage capacity and features all
the qualities of the Basic and Personal plans. But it’s more expensive and offers more storage
capacity than Google Drive’s equivalent. Looking at OneDrive’s entire pricing plans,
it seems its best features and protection are only available to the highest bidder. So,
I’ll award it a 3.5 out of 5. Thus, Google Drive takes the pricing category as well.
But do you think OneDrive’s pricing is justifiable? Leave your thoughts
in the comments section below. And now, to the last category
on our list, Appearance, and Ease of Use. All 3 cloud storage platforms are easy to use,
with plain and intuitive interfaces that make it simple to locate important features.
However, Dropbox’s Dashboard looks quite clumsy, though, and its interface isn’t
exactly pleasing to the eye. However, you can use its “suggested folders” feature to organize
your desktop to help with the clumsiness. You’ll find some useful features on the
left side of your screen, and in the middle is the “Drag and Drop” feature
which you can use to upload documents. However, the office apps, Document,
Spreadsheet, and Presentation, are not readily available on the Dashboard. Finding them under
the “Create” tab took me some time, which can be frustrating for new users.
So, I’ll give Dropbox a 3 for its appearance and ease of use.
Google Drive, however, has a much more decent Dashboard with a better look and feel. It also
appears better organized than Dropbox but still lacks the finesse I’m looking for.
The Dashboard showcases files I recently worked on to help me find them quicker. However,
unlike Dropbox, there’s no “Drag and Drop” or “Upload” feature on the Dashboard.
So, with all that in mind, I’ll give Google Drive a 3.5 out of 5.
OneDrive, on the other hand, appears very organized and has the finesse I’m looking for.
I particularly like how neatly the folders, sub-folders, and files are arranged.
OneDrive appears to have joined the “minimalism” train, as very few features
or documents occupy the middle of the screen. This is why I’ll award OneDrive a 4 out of 5,
even though its appearance is eye-pleasing. What about you? Which of these user interfaces do
you prefer? Let us know in the comments section. Conclusion
And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for…the overall winner for
today’s Royal Rumble iiisss…. Google Drive, with its great features and
bigger storage capacities, at affordable rates. However, your best bet is Dropbox if you want
faster upload and download speeds. If you prefer a platform with
great security and excellent file organization, I’ll recommend OneDrive.
So, what’s your pick of the bunch? Let us know in the comments section.
If, like me, you’re intrigued by Google Drive and want to get the best out of it,
check out this video Google Drive 101| Beginner Tutorial. See you there!