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Google Drive Enterprise vs HPE File Storage and Object Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Drive Enterprise
Ranking in Cloud Storage
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (10th)
HPE File Storage and Object...
Ranking in Cloud Storage
21st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
File and Object Storage (26th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Google Drive Enterprise is 3.2%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE File Storage and Object Storage is 1.4%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Storage Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Google Drive Enterprise3.2%
HPE File Storage and Object Storage1.4%
Other95.4%
Cloud Storage
 

Featured Reviews

MP
Founder & CEO at Lanzar
Have faced some confusion with the interface but have managed collaboration and document sharing efficiently
We currently use Notion for project management and CRM, which includes document capabilities and task management features. We have a self-hosted solution and utilize Google Drive Enterprise for everyday tasks. We are customers of Google and integrate Google Drive Enterprise with third-party applications. The compliance requirements are met through the platform's features. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Google Drive Enterprise an 8.
LG
Owner at Lnetwork
Has robust security features ensuring data protection, and clients benefits from fast access to integrated data
The best features of HPE Cloud Object Storage include easy management, scalability, and unified access to both object and block storage. Security measures are robust, ensuring data protection, and clients benefit from fast access to integrated data across different platforms like Cisco, Microsoft SQL, and Palantir in a unified view.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"For me, the most valuable feature is basically saving and sharing documents with other people outside, having something to be co-shared. When documents are large in size, it is easier to send them via email."
"One of the most strong features is the ability to collaborate by sharing files with others, allowing concurrent work. The most valuable features of our team's collaboration include concurrent editing and quickly creating reports. This allows for simultaneous editing, moderation, and finalization of our reports."
"Offers good storage."
"The most valuable feature of Google Drive Enterprise is storage and the mobile version, as we can connect to Google Drive on our Android phones and store all our documents for later access at any time, and it is a very flexible solution."
"What I like most about this solution is the space feature that is used to store documents, and that I can store files to access whenever and wherever I want."
"One of the reasons that I use Google Drive is that I used Gmail for more than 10 years, so when I had to choose a cloud storage solution, I selected Google Drive as I had experience with it and it was really easy to use and it was accessible all the time."
"Because it combines multiple functionalities and features in one place, Google Drive was my go-to storage system."
"The most valuable features of Google Drive Enterprise are the secure file-sharing service. It is necessary to communicate with people, and the safe large file transfer is good. It's very useful and critical for us to communicate with each other nowadays. They integrate well with other Google solutions, such as Google Documents and Google Spreadsheet."
"One of the features offered and used by many clients is file-sharing."
"The best features of HPE Cloud Object Storage include easy management, scalability, and unified access to both object and block storage. Security measures are robust, ensuring data protection, and clients benefit from fast access to integrated data across different platforms like Cisco, Microsoft SQL, and Palantir in a unified view."
"This is a scalable solution that is available when we need it."
"It is a good product and I recommend it to other people and organizations who are exploring it as an option."
"The feedback from our clients is that it is very stable, they are very happy with it, and updates are completed on a regular basis and well documented."
 

Cons

"The solution is kind of expensive."
"The tool's AI has certain shortcomings, where improvements are required."
"Google Drive Enterprise is not scalable."
"Google should also make it simpler to manage rights and access for different users. I want to share one folder with some people and another with other groups. It's not easy to manage. You have to use Google's web interface to assign rights, but IBM Box lets you permissions directly on the Windows interface."
"It should have more features similar to Office 365. To improvise more, they should compare their features with Office 365."
"The storage limits could be higher."
"Also, some of the features within Sheets could be enhanced. It is meant to be a replacement to Excel, but it really is not there yet as a product with equal capabilities as there are still quite a few limitations to the functionality."
"The product lacks in the area of documentation."
"At present, the initial setup is slow."
"The biggest disadvantage to this product is the technical support and pricing."
"Our customers in Canada cannot use it because it has to be compliant in the same country."
"Technical support is not available locally for us."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You don't need to pay if it is within your storage limits. If you need more, you can have a corporate license. I don't know the pricing, but there is a corporate license. The extra costs would only be if you exceed these free limits."
"The price could be better."
"The product is not expensive."
"The licensing is yearly. We pay for the high-tier subscription."
"I use the free version."
"The product is available for free."
"I use the free version of the product."
"It has a yearly license."
"HPE Cloud Object Storage is competitively priced and offers a good value for its solution. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees."
"Pricing is middle of the road, but it seems that it should be less expensive."
"Licensing is based on a per terabyte basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Media Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business34
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise29
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Drive Enterprise?
I am familiar with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing costs of Google Drive Enterprise, and I find it cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Google Drive Enterprise?
The home page can be confusing at times. This is the main area that needs improvement in Google Drive Enterprise.
What is your primary use case for Google Drive Enterprise?
My major use case for Google Drive Enterprise involves using it for storage and file management.
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Also Known As

Drive Enterprise, Google Drive
HP Cloud Object Storage
 

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Sample Customers

Journal Communications
China Merchants Bank, Hexaware, Snagajob
Find out what your peers are saying about Google Drive Enterprise vs. HPE File Storage and Object Storage and other solutions. Updated: August 2026.
909,725 professionals have used our research since 2012.