26 Nov

A Comparison between iCloud and Google Drive

In this age of multi-devices, it is normal to have scattered data everywhere. Effective solution to the problem is to keep data on the cloud with the help of cloud storage service. The cloud becomes an indispensible part of our daily life whether synchronization is done to the calendars, contacts, and remainders. It is also possible to use online productivity tool or store all the files by using cloud storage.

Different cloud storage service providers facilitate storing a lot of files in the cloud. It makes sure that they can be accessed from all the devices at any time. The devices are required to access the Internet. Two common names in the world of cloud storage are Google Drive and Apple’s iCloud. Let us take a comparison between them:

Google Drive

A folder is made by Google drive on the computer which can be used for storing files. Synchronization is done for the content across the devices in the same account. It denotes that apps on both mobile devices and desktop can access the contents of the folder. Google apps like sheets, docs and slides can store the files on Google Drive also. Google drive is suitable for Windows and Mac. It can run on iOS or Android devices. It is also possible to utilize Google Drive through a web browser or with a chromebook.

Storage | Price

15GB | Free

100 GB | $1.99/mo

1 TB | $9.99/mo

10 TB | $99.99/mo

20 TB | $199.99/mo

30 TB | $299.99/mo

iCloud Drive

If iOS or Mac device is used by the user, it will give him access to iCloud automatically. The service is built-in into the system. It provides the user with access to the files which are stored on iPad, iPhone or Mac. The user can perform installation of the iCloud for Windows and the service can be accessed through the web app by using any kind of browser.

Storage | Price 

5 GB | Free

50 GB | $0.99/mo

200 GB | $2.99/mo

1 TB | $9.99/mo

Since iCloud is integrated with the environment of Apple, it is also possible to access email, photo library, device backups and others. New facets of Sierra like storing documents folders on iCloud drive and desktop. In addition applying optimized storage that loads rarely used files on the cloud.

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