{"id":37853,"date":"2017-08-31T18:01:05","date_gmt":"2017-08-31T10:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=37853"},"modified":"2024-10-23T18:26:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:26:08","slug":"icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud Storage Comparison: iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cloud storage services have gotten rather handy in recent times. The ability to save your files to the cloud and <strong>retrieve them anywhere and at anytime<\/strong> gives users a <strong>degree of flexibility<\/strong> that was considered impossible years ago.<\/p>\n<p>For those who aren\u2019t quite sure which cloud storage is suitable for them, I\u2019ll be breaking down the free offerings from the big four cloud storage services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#googledrive\">Google Drive<\/a><\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#onedrive\">Microsoft OneDrive<\/a><\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#dropbox\">Dropbox<\/a><\/strong> and,<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#icloud\">Apple iCloud Drive<\/a><\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Without further ado, let us begin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/multiple-instances-google-drive-free\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: How to Run Multiple Instances of Google Drive on Windows\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Run Multiple Instances of Google Drive on Windows<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/multiple-instances-google-drive-free.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-38114 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/multiple-instances-google-drive-free.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">How to Run Multiple Instances of Google Drive on Windows<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMany people have multiple Google Drive accounts - say, for work and personal use - but Google doesn't...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"googledrive\">Google Drive<\/h2>\n<p>We begin this article with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-drive-tips-tricks\/\">Google\u2019s own cloud storage service \u2013 Google Drive<\/a>. As one can expect from Google Drive, this particular cloud storage service is <strong>heavily integrated into Google\u2019s ecosystem<\/strong>. \n  Because of that, if you\u2019re an Android user and\/or a Chrome OS user, this cloud storage service will be your main choice.<\/p>\n<h3>Ease of Use<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to the browser experience, Google Drive has <strong>one of the finest user experience<\/strong> when compared to all the other options mentioned in this article. \n  You can get <strong>so many features in Google Drive<\/strong> only if you know a few <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/getting-the-most-out-of-google-drive\/\">tricks to get the most out<\/a> of it.<\/p>\n<p>Do you need to <strong>upload a bunch of files in a hurry<\/strong>? Simply drag and drop all of them into the browser. Need to retrieve some files? All you need to do is highlight the files you need, click the right mouse button, and select the <strong>\"Download\" option<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All of the highlighted files would then be downloaded to your computer.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/gdrive-ease-of-use.jpg\" alt=\"gdrive\" width=\"1452\" height=\"889\"><\/figure>\n<p>Not a fan of digging through the browser side of Google Drive? If you like your <strong>cloud storage service accessible via a desktop application<\/strong>, the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/google-backup-sync-system\/\">Backup and Sync tool<\/a> will be just what you need.<\/p>\n<p>With this application installed, you\u2019ll be able to <strong>create new folders, or mark pre-existing folders<\/strong> on your computer to automatically sync with Google Drive.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/gdrive-ease-of-use-02.jpg\" alt=\"gdrive backup and sync\" width=\"822\" height=\"703\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Storage Space<\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to free storage space, the service offers users <strong>15 GB of storage space<\/strong> right from the get go. \n  Anyone who signs up for a new Google account will get 15 GB of Drive space with <strong>absolutely no need to jump through any hoops<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you need additional space, you can always subscribe to a premium plan. The cheapest <strong>premium plan gets you 100GB of storage space<\/strong>, while the most expensive plan will grant you 30 TB of space for a monthly fee.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/gdrive-storage-space.jpg\" alt=\"gdrive storage space\" width=\"1165\" height=\"361\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Ecosystem<\/h3>\n<p>Because of the way Google Drive is integrated into Google\u2019s ecosystem, the cloud storage service is able to tap into Google\u2019s other services such as <strong>Google Photos<\/strong>, <strong>Docs<\/strong>, <strong>Sheets<\/strong>, <strong>Slides<\/strong> and even <strong>Play Music<\/strong> with little to no issues.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, if you\u2019re heavily reliant on Google\u2019s suite of services, Google Drive is very much your de facto cloud storage service of choice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"onedrive\">Microsoft OneDrive<\/h2>\n<p>Next up on the list for this article is <strong>Microsoft\u2019s offering \u2013 OneDrive<\/strong>. Much like Google Drive, OneDrive is yet another cloud storage service that focuses on its ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>As such, this particular service would be <strong>ideal for those who are Microsoft-centric<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Ease of Use<\/h3>\n<p>Setting up OneDrive is probably the <strong>easiest thing to do if you own Windows 10<\/strong>. Why is that, you ask?<\/p>\n<p>Well, that\u2019s because the cloud storage service is <strong>pre-installed onto every copy of Microsoft\u2019s latest operating system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, if you\u2019re currently running Windows 10, you would <strong>already have a OneDrive account available for use<\/strong>. If you\u2019re not a Windows 10 user, you\u2019ll just have to sign up for an account with Microsoft.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/ms-onedrive-ease-of-use-01.jpg\" alt=\"microsoft onedrive\" width=\"1141\" height=\"670\"><\/figure>\n<p>Usability-wise, <strong>OneDrive does almost everything Google Drive is capable of<\/strong>. It has access to the Microsoft Office suite, it has integrated syncing, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the OneDrive experience as a whole <strong>feels less polished<\/strong> than what Google has at the moment as the browser experience feels less intuitive than Google Drive\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>While OneDrive <strong>offers some really cool functionalities<\/strong> (like the recently launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/one-drive-files-on-demand-windows-10-insider\/\">\u2018Files on Demand\u2019 feature<\/a> etc.), the user experience does leave much to be desired.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/ms-onedrive-ease-of-use-02.jpg\" alt=\"microsoft onedrive\" width=\"551\" height=\"507\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Storage Space<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft used to offer 15 GB of free storage space if a user were to sign up for OneDrive. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. New OneDrive users will only <strong>receive 5GB of free storage space<\/strong> on sign up.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/ms-onedrive-storage-space-01.jpg\" alt=\"microsoft onedrive\" width=\"1211\" height=\"586\"><\/figure>\n<p>The good news is that <strong>users can expand their free OneDrive storage space<\/strong> to 15 GB. However, doing so requires users to use the referral system.<\/p>\n<p>As <strong>each referral increases your storage capacity by 0.5 GB<\/strong>, netting the 10 GB space increase means that you\u2019ll need to refer OneDrive to 20 of your friends and family. If you\u2019re not a fan of annoying people you know, this system wouldn\u2019t amuse you in the slightest bit.<\/p>\n<p>As with any other cloud storage service, OneDrive does have its premium offerings, but unlike the premium plans that other cloud storage services offer, <strong>OneDrive\u2019s offerings are quite unique<\/strong>. The most basic subscription tier will give users 50GB of storage space for OneDrive.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/ms-onedrive-storage-space-02.jpg\" alt=\"microsoft onedrive pricing\" width=\"1323\" height=\"819\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re willing to subscribe to OneDrive though, you <strong>really should opt for the 1 TB tier<\/strong> as it will grant you full <strong>access to Microsoft\u2019s Office 365 suite<\/strong> alongside the storage expansion.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a heavy user of Word, Excel or Powerpoint, this particular subscription tier is quite the offer.<\/p>\n<h3>Ecosystem<\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, OneDrive is <strong>integrated directly into Windows<\/strong>, so those who operate on the Windows ecosystem can navigate OneDrive without much problem.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing as <strong>Microsoft\u2019s Office suite is also offered on iOS and Android<\/strong> platforms, iOS and Android-centric users may also find a use for OneDrive.<\/p>\n<p>However, OneDrive on iOS and Android would most likely be <strong>relegated as a backup option<\/strong> as it makes more sense for iOS and Android users to opt for iCloud Drive or Google Drive instead.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dropbox\">Dropbox<\/h2>\n<p>Dropbox has the honor of being the <strong>oldest among all major cloud storage services<\/strong>. Unlike Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or even Apple iCloud, Dropbox is <strong>more of a standalone service<\/strong> than an ecosystem-focused one<\/p>\n<p>As such, the service lacks some of the functionality that the others have.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, not being tied down to an ecosystem also means that <strong>Dropbox is far more flexible than the other offerings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Ease of Use<\/h3>\n<p>With Dropbox being as old as it is, the service has introduced a ton of features over the course of the years. It lets you <strong>upload and sync your files<\/strong> either through the web or through the client. It also has features such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/dropbox-tips-and-tricks\/\">file recovery and version history<\/a>, making it easier for you to track your files.<\/p>\n<p>Most importantly, sharing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/sync-folders-outside-dropbox\/\">syncing folders with Dropbox<\/a> is extremely handy thanks to the myriad of ways to do so, as well as the additional settings that come with it.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/dropbox-ease-of-use-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1318\" height=\"961\"><\/figure>\n<p>That isn\u2019t to say that Dropbox is the best cloud storage service out there of course. With the amount of features and improvements that have been made to Drive, OneDrive and iCloud, there are <strong>certain aspects of Dropbox that feel outdated<\/strong> in comparison.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, <strong>Dropbox isn\u2019t exactly great at file management<\/strong>, something that becomes extremely obvious when it comes to photos.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, <strong>Dropbox lacks a proper office suite<\/strong>. While Dropbox Paper is sufficient for simple editing purposes, the suite lacks the capabilities that Google, Microsoft and Apple\u2019s online office suites have such as a proper Powerpoint or Excel alternative.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/dropbox-ease-of-use-04.jpg\" alt=\"dropbox paper\" width=\"1435\" height=\"959\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Storage Space<\/h3>\n<p>When you first sign up for a free Dropbox account, you\u2019ll notice that the <strong>service provides you with a pitiful 2 GB of storage space<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that the <strong>free storage space can be expanded to a maximum of 16 GB<\/strong>, which is actually more space than what Drive, OneDrive or iCloud provides you with.<\/p>\n<p>The bad news? You\u2019ll need to send at least 32 referrals to your friends and family in order to max out your free storage space. However, there are other <strong>ways to increase Dropbox storage space<\/strong> as well, you can check those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/more-space-dropbox\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/dropbox-storage-space-01.jpg\" alt=\"dropbox plus\" width=\"1031\" height=\"531\"><\/figure>\n<p>As for the premium side of things, Dropbox comes with a number of plans that provide the user with varying amounts of storage space.<\/p>\n<p>The most affordable of the bunch is <strong>Dropbox Plus, a single-user plan that provides you with 1 TB of storage space<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/dropbox-storage-space-02.jpg\" alt=\"dropbox plans\" width=\"1041\" height=\"807\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Ecosystem<\/h3>\n<p>As Dropbox is a standalone cloud storage service, it lacks the kind of ecosystem integration that the other services in this article has.<\/p>\n<p>However, what it lacks in integration, it makes up for in availability. Dropbox is <strong>available across a large number of platforms<\/strong>, ranging from Windows to Linux, meaning that you\u2019ll be able to use it across more machines than its competitors.<\/p>\n<p>While it is certainly not the most sophisticated of services, it is definitely one of the <strong>more widely available options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"icloud\">Apple iCloud Drive<\/h2>\n<p>Rounding up the list of cloud storage services, we\u2019ve come to Apple\u2019s own offering \u2013 <strong>iCloud Drive<\/strong>. Considered by many to be a weak service years ago, Apple has since been <strong>improving the service to make it much more user-friendly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The end result? iCloud Drive is now a better service as a whole, even though the service is still rather lackluster in certain departments.<\/p>\n<h3>Ease of Use<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Getting iCloud Drive up and running is rather straightforward<\/strong> if you\u2019re on a device that runs on either iOS or macOS as the service is available right out of the box.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up iCloud Drive is simply a matter of enabling iCloud on your Apple device of choice and activating the feature. Once done, <strong>your files can then be automatically synced to the cloud service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on a non-Apple device, iCloud Drive will only work on Windows-powered machines. Assuming you own a Windows machine, <strong>you\u2019ll need to download the client and install it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once that\u2019s done, you\u2019ll just need to <strong>login to your iCloud account<\/strong>, designate the <strong>items that you wish to sync with iCloud Drive<\/strong>, and just like that, the storage service is ready to go.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/icloud-ease-of-use.jpg\" alt=\"icloud\" width=\"670\" height=\"461\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Storage Space<\/h3>\n<p>While much of iCloud Drive\u2019s offerings are good, free storage space remains the one part of the <strong>service that can only be described as disappointing<\/strong>. Where all services on this list lets you have at least 15 GB of free storage space, even if you have to work for the extra space, <strong>iCloud Drive only provides you with 5 GB of free storage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/icloud-gdrive-onedrive-dropbox\/icloud-storage-space.jpg\" alt=\"icloud storage space\" width=\"617\" height=\"635\"><\/figure>\n<p>Want extra storage space? <strong>Apple lets you expand your iCloud Drive space to 50 GB, 200 GB or 2 TB<\/strong>. All in all, the storage upgrades aren\u2019t exactly what I would call flexible when compared to the other options available.<\/p>\n<h3>Ecosystem<\/h3>\n<p>Apple has always been known for providing services that work together well with their ecosystem, and iCloud Drive is no different.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re heavily reliant on macOS and\/or iOS, iCloud Drive would be the logical cloud storage service to opt for as it works right out of the box, and the <strong>user experience is very smooth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Things are a tad bit different if you juggle multiple ecosystems of course. If you\u2019re a Windows user, iCloud Drive is an option available for you, although it may not be your first choice of service.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re an Android user, iCloud Drive is straight up not an option for you as the service isn\u2019t available there.<\/p>\n<h2>Which to Choose?<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, choosing a cloud storage is completely dependant on your <strong>needs and preferences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who has <strong>heavily invested in an ecosystem<\/strong>, then iCloud Drive, OneDrive or Google Drive will be your ideal choice. On the other hand, for <strong>someone who works across multiple systems<\/strong>, Dropbox would be the better option.<\/p>\n<p>Overall though, I would say that Dropbox is the better option for those who just wants a simple, no-frills cloud storage for their files.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you need the bells and whistles alongside your cloud storage, then Google Drive is the service to go for.<\/p>\n<p class=\"recommended_top\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Read Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/free-tools-to-build-personal-cloud\/\">5 Free Tools to Build Your Personal Cloud<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Breakdown of the best cloud storage services so far, respectively Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox and 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