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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

"I find it valuable to have access to my files from any location."
"Compared to other solutions such as Microsoft, this solution offers faster synchronization."
"Record your meeting and simply share with anyone without thinking where to store the file."
"It helped us to keep all our documents centrally also allow us to work on documents simultaneously."
"The solution is highly scalable, I would give it a ten out of ten."
"The tool is user-friendly."
"The solution secures the data well."
"Google Drive Enterprise provides convenience to its users. Also, it provides its users the option to easily share and collaborate."
"One of the features offered and used by many clients is file-sharing."
"This is a scalable solution that is available when we need it."
"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."
"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."
"It is a good product and I recommend it to other people and organizations who are exploring it as an option."
 

Cons

"I had some issues with permissions at first. I have to ask for Drive permissions because I'm a new doctoral student. Sometimes I have to ask for permission because I can't access this kind of document, but recently they fixed that by adding me to their team. Now I can access any document that my department supervisors and staff share on Drive."
"The storage limits could be higher."
"The product must provide more storage space."
"The tool's AI has certain shortcomings, where improvements are required."
"The storage space customization is limited, starting with 2GB and jumping significantly higher without intermediate options. Learning to use the admin console can be complex and overwhelming for some users. Additionally, the subscription payment method could be simpler, as updating payment details can be challenging if a credit card expires. For simple users, Gmail is fine, but business users often require more control."
"The product does not offer a bit more storage space for users, which makes it an area that needs to be considered for improvement."
"Improvements could include better editing features within a Word document, similar to the characteristics of on-premises versions, such as more formatting functions. Another improvement could be file transfer from the browser to the desktop, making it as simple as drag and drop."
"Lacks scalability and security."
"At present, the initial setup is slow."
"Our customers in Canada cannot use it because it has to be compliant in the same country."
"The biggest disadvantage to this product is the technical support and pricing."
"Technical support is not available locally for us."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a monthly fee that we pay for the use of this solution and the price is fair."
"Storage is the only product offered and that makes it expensive to use."
"I am using the free version."
"Google Drive is free."
"I rate the price of Google Drive Enterprise a four out of five compared to other competitors."
"I use the free version of the product."
"The product is free."
"The solution has a subscription-based license."
"Pricing is middle of the road, but it seems that it should be less expensive."
"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."
"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

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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.
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