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iCloud DriveGoogle Drive
Freemium

A small free tier is available. More storage requires a paid iCloud+ plan.

 Freemium

15 GB free with a Google account; more storage and Workspace plans are paid.

Windows, macOS, iOS, Web Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Invisible integration across macOS and iOS, including Desktop and Documents
  • Advanced Data Protection adds end-to-end encryption to most categories
  • 15 GB of free storage
  • Close integration with Google Docs, Sheets and Slides
  • Only 5 GB free, shared across backups, photos and mail
  • Poor experience outside Apple platforms
  • Requires a Google account
  • No official Linux desktop client
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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