Alternatives
Best Google Drive alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Google Drive alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/google-drive
6 direct alternatives to Google Drive, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Dropbox is the top alternative to Google Drive on our list, followed by OneDrive and Box.
- 4 of the 6 alternatives have a free plan, starting with OneDrive.
- Highest rated: Dropbox, 4.4 out of 5 from 53,152 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 6 alternatives
- 4 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Google Drive
Dropbox
#1 Top pickCloud storage and collaboration
Starting price
From $9.99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 53,152 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
OneDrive
#2Seamless cloud storage for Windows and Microsoft 365
Starting price
From $1.99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 23,284 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best free tier
Box
#3Secure cloud content management
Starting price
From $5 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of November 2026
4.3 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 10,971 ratings, Sep 2026
Google Drive vs 6 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Nov 2026) | Free plan | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $1.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 3 reviews on Toolradar (3) |
| Price: $9.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.4 out of 5, from 53,152 ratings across G2 and Capterra (53,152) | |
| Price: $1.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.4 out of 5, from 23,284 ratings across G2 and Capterra (23,284) |
| Price: $5/mo | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 10,971 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra (10,971) |
 | Price: $4.99/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,132 ratings across G2 and Capterra (1,132) |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 353 ratings across SourceForge and G2 (353) |
 | Price: Free + paid | Free plan: Yes | 4.3 out of 5, from 56 ratings on G2 (56) |
Why people consider alternatives to Google Drive
Google Drive is Google's cloud storage and collaboration platform with 15GB free. Seamlessly integrates with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for real-time collaboration.
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in cloud storage.
The 6 alternatives below cover the same core job (cloud storage) with different trade-offs.
Google Drive by the numbers
Toolradar data: Google Drive's entry paid plan ($1.99/mo, billed monthly) ranks #3 of 14 (joint) for price among the Cloud Storage tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $2.84/mo. It is listed as an alternative to 24 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #2 of 36 in Cloud Storage. As of Nov 2026.
- #3 most-listed alternative in File Management, out of 132 tools in File Management. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #98 (joint) most-listed alternative in Productivity, out of 1877 tools in Productivity. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
- #2 most-listed alternative in Cloud Storage, out of 36 tools in Cloud Storage. Source: Toolradar data, Nov 2026.
| Metric | Google Drive | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $1.99/mo, billed monthly | $2.84/mo | #3 of 14 (joint) tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | Yes | 23 of 36 have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 24 tools | 4 | #2 of 36 |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 144 visits | 41 | #2 of 21 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Visitors most often compare Google Drive with Microsoft 365, Dropbox and Nextcloud (last 30 days, Nov 2026).
Listed as an alternative to: #2 on 2026-10-16 to #2 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 36 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Cloud Storage data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Google Drive by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Cloud Storage leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Cloud Storage tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 14 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | iCloud | $0.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Mailbox.org | $1/mo |
| 3 | Amazon Photos | $1.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Google Drive | $1.99/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Google Photos | $1.99/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 14 of 36 Cloud Storage tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Cloud Storage leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Cloud Storage statistics.
6 alternatives to Google Drive
Ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review, plus how directly they replace Google Drive.
- 1
Dropbox
Paid Battle-tested at scaleCloud storage and collaboration
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 53,152 ratings, Sep 2026
From $9.99/mo flat, billed monthly
- 2
OneDrive
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleSeamless cloud storage for Windows and Microsoft 365
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 23,284 ratings, Sep 2026
From $1.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 3
Box
Paid Battle-tested at scaleSecure cloud content management
4.3 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 10,971 ratings, Sep 2026
From $5/user/mo, billed monthly
- 4
MEGA
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleSecure, encrypted cloud storage and private online services
4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,132 ratings, Sep 2026
From €4.99/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 5
pCloud
Free planSecure cloud storage with lifetime plans and advanced encryption.
4.3 /5 across SourceForge and G2 · 353 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
- 6
Sync.com
Free planSecure cloud storage with end-to-end encryption for privacy and collaboration.
4.3 /5 on G2 · 56 ratings, Sep 2026
Free plan available; paid prices not published
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Google Drive?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Google Drive are Dropbox, OneDrive, Box. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Google Drive?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. OneDrive is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Seamless cloud storage for Windows and Microsoft 365).
Why do people look for Google Drive alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Google Drive: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in cloud storage. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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