NinjaOne <\/h3>\n\n\n Company Size <\/div>\n\nEmployees per Company Size<\/p>\n
Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Small (50-249 Employees), Medium (250-999 Employees), Large (1,000-4,999 Employees), Enterprise (5,000+ Employees)<\/span> Small, Medium, Large, Enterprise<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nFeatures<\/p>\n
Monitoring, Patch Management<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/p>\n ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus <\/h3>\n\n\n Company Size <\/div>\n\nEmployees per Company Size<\/p>\n
Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Any Company Size<\/span> Any Company Size<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nFeatures<\/p>\n
Active Directory Backup, Attribute-Level Restoration, Azure AD Backup, and more<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/span>Top cloud storage providers comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/th>\n Starting price \/ storage<\/th>\n File size limit<\/th>\n Free storage<\/th>\n Supported platforms<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\nGoogle Drive<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n$11.99 per year \/ 100 GB<\/td>\n Max of 750 GB copied or uploaded per day<\/td>\n 15 GB free<\/td>\n Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nMicrosoft OneDrive<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n$1.99 per user, per month \/ 100 GB<\/td>\n 250 GB<\/td>\n 5 GB free storage<\/td>\n Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSync.com<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n$5 per month, billed annually \/ 200 GB<\/td>\n Unlimited<\/td>\n 5 GB free<\/td>\n Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \npCloud<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n$49.99 per year \/ 500 GB<\/td>\n Unlimited<\/td>\n 10 GB free<\/td>\n Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n
\nGoogle Drive: Best for team collaboration<\/h2>\n![\"Google](\"https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Google-Drive-logo.jpg\")
Image: Google Drive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf productivity and file sharing is a top priority, Google Drive is my recommendation. As a pillar of Google Workspace, Google Drive, or Drive, is an extremely accessible cloud storage service that\u2019s accessible to anyone with a Google account. As a base, Drive provides free storage for up to 15 GB but that\u2019s upgradeable to up to 200 GB or 5TB \u2014 depending on if you invest in a consumer or business plan.<\/p>\n
With Drive, managing file and folder access is simple with its highly customizable permissions system. This enables file owners to easily edit who can view, comment, or change specific items. In my view, this is beneficial for businesses that frequently share files across teams on a daily basis. Its heavy integration with Google Workspace services such as Docs, Sheets, and Gmail is also a key advantage.<\/p>\n
I personally like Google Drive\u2019s fairly powerful search capabilities, which can sift through hundreds of shared drives to find the exact file you need.<\/p>\n
Why I chose Google Drive<\/h3>\n
I have Google Drive on this list for its intuitive folder sharing and permissions customization and easy-to-understand interface. It\u2019s also a no-brainer for employees or businesses that are already heavily investing in Google\u2019s other services.<\/p>\n
Pricing<\/h3>\n
You can avail Google Drive either as a consumer or as a business user. Here\u2019s a quick overview of its plans:<\/p>\n
Consumer plans:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- 15 GB:<\/strong> Free.<\/li>\n
- 100 GB:<\/strong> $11.99 per year for the first year, then $19.99\/yr for the years after.<\/li>\n
- 200 GB:<\/strong> $17.99 per year for the first year, then $29.99\/yr for the years after.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Business plans:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Business Starter:<\/strong> $7 per user, per month for 30 GB\/user.<\/li>\n
- Business Standard:<\/strong> $14 per user, per month for 2 TB\/pooled storage per user:<\/li>\n
- Business Plus:<\/strong> $22 per user, per month for 5 TB\/pooled storage per user.<\/li>\n
- Enterprise:<\/strong> Contact sales for pricing for 5 TB\/pooled storage per user.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Features<\/h3>\n\n- Customizable permission access and shared drives.<\/li>\n
- Storage shared across all Google services.<\/li>\n
- PDF annotation within the drive itself.<\/li>\n
- AI integration with Gemini.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"Google](\"https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Google-Drive_s-main-dashboard.-Image_-Luis-Milllares.jpg\")
Google Drive\u2019s main dashboard. Image: Luis Milllares<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPros and cons<\/h3>\n
\n\n\nPros<\/th>\n Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\n\n\n- Seamless integration with other Google services.<\/li>\n
- Easy folder and file sharing via links, email.<\/li>\n
- Can still access files while offline.<\/li>\n
- Baked into most Android devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- Only a maximum file size of 750 GB uploaded\/copied per day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\nMicrosoft OneDrive: Best for Microsoft 365 environments<\/h2>\n![\"Microsoft](\"https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/OneDrive-logo-270x169.jpg\")
Image: Microsoft OneDrive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFor people that primarily use Windows programs, OneDrive should be your go-to pick. A key service of Microsoft 365, OneDrive not only provides convenient storage on the cloud but can also act as your system\u2019s primary backup and restore service. Being heavily tied into Microsoft accounts, OneDrive can seamlessly back up and sync your Windows desktop\u2019s folders, documents, photos, and other essential files. OneDrive is also directly accessible within Windows File Explorer through its Files On-Demand feature, foregoing having to download a separate application or navigating to a dedicated website to interact with your files.<\/p>\n
For business users, OneDrive integrates well with Microsoft Outlook, enabling users to share access OneDrive-saved files as dynamic email attachments. OneDrive for Business also offers up to 1 TB of storage per user \u2014 making it a fairly futureproof storage solution for most people in a business environment.<\/p>\n
Why I chose Microsoft OneDrive<\/h3>\n
I selected Microsoft OneDrive due to its powerful integrations and product bundling as a Microsoft 365 service. This makes it a clear cloud storage choice for both individuals and businesses that are only interested in Microsoft\u2019s suite of apps (Outlook, Teams, Excel) \u2014 especially since you can purchase them as an all-in-one package.<\/p>\n
Pricing<\/h3>\n
OneDrive is available for both individual consumers and businesses. Below is a brief summary for each tier\u2019s plans:<\/p>\n
Consumer plans:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Microsoft 365:<\/strong> Free; 5 GB of cloud storage.<\/li>\n
- Microsoft 365 Basic:<\/strong> $1.99 per user, per month; 100 GB of cloud storage.<\/li>\n
- Microsoft 365 Personal:<\/strong> $9.99 per user, per month; 1 TB of cloud storage.<\/li>\n
- Microsoft 365 Family:<\/strong> $12.99 per user, per month; up to 6 TB of cloud storage (1 TB per person).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Business plans: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- OneDrive for business (Plan 1):<\/strong> $6 per user, per month; 1 TB of cloud storage.<\/li>\n
- Microsoft 365 Business Basic:<\/strong> $7.20 per user, per month; 1 TB of cloud storage per user for up to 300 users.<\/li>\n
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard:<\/strong> $15 per user, per month; 1 TB of cloud storage per user for up to 300 users.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n
Features<\/h3>\n\n- Backup, sync, and restore.<\/li>\n
- File restoration and version history of up to 30 days.<\/li>\n
- Customizable access controls, policies, and shareable drive links.<\/li>\n
- Access to AI with Microsoft Copilot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
![\"OneDrive\u2019s](\"https:\/\/assets.techrepublic.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/OneDrives-updated-look-in-2024.-Image_-Microsoft-OneDrive-Blog.jpg\")
OneDrive\u2019s updated look in 2024. Image: Microsoft OneDrive Blog<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPros and cons<\/h3>\n
\n\n\nPros<\/th>\n Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\n\n\n- Can select specific folders to auto-sync to the cloud.<\/li>\n
- Deep integrations with Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft programs.<\/li>\n
- Viewable from Windows File Explorer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n\n- May not be the best choice for non-Windows users.<\/li>\n
- Only 5 GB of free storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Employees per Company Size<\/p>\n
Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Small (50-249 Employees), Medium (250-999 Employees), Large (1,000-4,999 Employees), Enterprise (5,000+ Employees)<\/span> Small, Medium, Large, Enterprise<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Features<\/p>\n Monitoring, Patch Management<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/a> <\/div>\n Employees per Company Size<\/p>\n Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Any Company Size<\/span> Any Company Size<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Features<\/p>\n Active Directory Backup, Attribute-Level Restoration, Azure AD Backup, and more<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If productivity and file sharing is a top priority, Google Drive is my recommendation. As a pillar of Google Workspace, Google Drive, or Drive, is an extremely accessible cloud storage service that\u2019s accessible to anyone with a Google account. As a base, Drive provides free storage for up to 15 GB but that\u2019s upgradeable to up to 200 GB or 5TB \u2014 depending on if you invest in a consumer or business plan.<\/p>\n With Drive, managing file and folder access is simple with its highly customizable permissions system. This enables file owners to easily edit who can view, comment, or change specific items. In my view, this is beneficial for businesses that frequently share files across teams on a daily basis. Its heavy integration with Google Workspace services such as Docs, Sheets, and Gmail is also a key advantage.<\/p>\n I personally like Google Drive\u2019s fairly powerful search capabilities, which can sift through hundreds of shared drives to find the exact file you need.<\/p>\n I have Google Drive on this list for its intuitive folder sharing and permissions customization and easy-to-understand interface. It\u2019s also a no-brainer for employees or businesses that are already heavily investing in Google\u2019s other services.<\/p>\n You can avail Google Drive either as a consumer or as a business user. Here\u2019s a quick overview of its plans:<\/p>\n Consumer plans:<\/strong><\/p>\n Business plans:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For people that primarily use Windows programs, OneDrive should be your go-to pick. A key service of Microsoft 365, OneDrive not only provides convenient storage on the cloud but can also act as your system\u2019s primary backup and restore service. Being heavily tied into Microsoft accounts, OneDrive can seamlessly back up and sync your Windows desktop\u2019s folders, documents, photos, and other essential files. OneDrive is also directly accessible within Windows File Explorer through its Files On-Demand feature, foregoing having to download a separate application or navigating to a dedicated website to interact with your files.<\/p>\n For business users, OneDrive integrates well with Microsoft Outlook, enabling users to share access OneDrive-saved files as dynamic email attachments. OneDrive for Business also offers up to 1 TB of storage per user \u2014 making it a fairly futureproof storage solution for most people in a business environment.<\/p>\n I selected Microsoft OneDrive due to its powerful integrations and product bundling as a Microsoft 365 service. This makes it a clear cloud storage choice for both individuals and businesses that are only interested in Microsoft\u2019s suite of apps (Outlook, Teams, Excel) \u2014 especially since you can purchase them as an all-in-one package.<\/p>\n OneDrive is available for both individual consumers and businesses. Below is a brief summary for each tier\u2019s plans:<\/p>\n Consumer plans:<\/strong><\/p>\n Business plans: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n ManageEngine RecoveryManager Plus <\/h3>\n
<\/span>Top cloud storage providers comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n \n<\/th>\n Starting price \/ storage<\/th>\n File size limit<\/th>\n Free storage<\/th>\n Supported platforms<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Google Drive<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n $11.99 per year \/ 100 GB<\/td>\n Max of 750 GB copied or uploaded per day<\/td>\n 15 GB free<\/td>\n Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Microsoft OneDrive<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n $1.99 per user, per month \/ 100 GB<\/td>\n 250 GB<\/td>\n 5 GB free storage<\/td>\n Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sync.com<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n $5 per month, billed annually \/ 200 GB<\/td>\n Unlimited<\/td>\n 5 GB free<\/td>\n Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n pCloud<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n $49.99 per year \/ 500 GB<\/td>\n Unlimited<\/td>\n 10 GB free<\/td>\n Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Google Drive: Best for team collaboration<\/h2>\n
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