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Google Drive Enterprise vs Microsoft 365 Business comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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 Content Collaboration Platforms
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Storage (8th)
Microsoft 365 Business
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
244
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Google Drive Enterprise is 3.1%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 1.7%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Content Collaboration Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

AshwinMor - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers the most simplest and easiest UI to use
I would not like many changes in the tool, but I think the 15 GB space provided by Google Drive Enterprise needs to be increased to around 25 five GB, as it would be really helpful for users. These days, the resolution of pictures and everything else has been increased. If you take a picture from an iPhone, it could easily be of around seven to eight GB. Photos are memories that one would want to keep or store properly. I believe that it is not possible to save a lot of photos in Google Drive Enterprise since it only provides 15 GB to users. The product does not offer a bit more storage space for users, which makes it an area that needs to be considered for improvement.
Luca Turco - PeerSpot reviewer
Subscription model ensures continuous updates and connectivity across devices
The subscription model of Microsoft 365 Business is beneficial since it provides continuous updates, including functional updates and transformations of the product. This contrasts with older perpetual licenses that rarely received updates. The overall suite is very complete, and being tied to a vendor that improves week by week is of great value. Implemented features like sharing calendars and access to emails on multiple devices enhance basic functionalities that were previously lacking.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's easy to access from an Android device and can access things like cyber security restrictions on USB drives, file size, and so on. Google Drive will be an option."
"Google has a lot of tools. They are really useful and they are really simple to use."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is file sharing with partners."
"The stability of Google Drive Enterprise is good."
"Compared to other solutions such as Microsoft, this solution offers faster synchronization."
"Simplicity while competently serving the needs of secure document storage and sharing is part of the beauty of the product."
"The program is very stable."
"It is a stable solution, and I have never faced any issues with the product...It is a scalable solution since one can get as much as one needs from the product."
"I don't have any issues with Microsoft 365 Business, it's a good tool."
"The collaboration is very good."
"It is easy to use."
"I like the ease of use."
"It's great that many people can collaborate together at the same time."
"The initial setup is very simple and straightforward."
"The best thing about 365 Business is its availability."
"Microsoft products are familiar to most users and intuitive to use."
 

Cons

"If you have different accounts, you have to log out and log in to access the accounts. This could be improved by removing this requirement. The storage limit could also be increased."
"The product does not offer a bit more storage space for users, which makes it an area that needs to be considered for improvement."
"The product must be more secure."
"The Google Sheets should have more functionality."
"I also use Word from Microsoft Office. Sometimes it's difficult to find some features that are available in Office and not available in Google Docs or are in a different place (if you are more used to Word). We sometimes lose time trying to find certain useability features."
"The product lacks in the area of documentation."
"The tool's AI has certain shortcomings, where improvements are required."
"Security-wise, Google Drive Enterprise needs improvement. Compared to its competitor: Kiteworks, Google Drive Enterprise is less secure."
"If Microsoft could do something about data loss prevention, that would be ideal."
"The platform's pricing needs improvement."
"Sometimes it is quite hard to get a grasp on what features are going to be available at what time. For instance, we had to wait for a very long time on the breakout rules in Teams. There is a roadmap and there are also some blog posts, but you never know when you're going to get it. So it would be preferable to get it more in advance."
"There could be more integration with different platforms for the product."
"Microsoft 365 Business should be made more of an open-source solution that would be accessible without any cost."
"My main pain point concerns the licensing price, which could be lower."
"I thought that Skype was a part of the product's offering, however, it's my understanding that that is not the case."
"The price is an area that needs improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"In the free subscription, Google Drive Enterprise provides limited integrations. You get basic integration features, but for more extensive API usage, a paid subscription is required. Even with the paid subscription, there are limits on free API usage, such as a certain number of calls per day or month."
"I rate the price of Google Drive Enterprise a four out of five compared to other competitors."
"Google Drive Enterprise is free for everyone to use."
"The product is available for free, so I don't need to pay for it."
"The solution has a subscription-based license."
"It is inexpensive and the cost is per user per month."
"Google Drive is free."
"If you need extra storage for the product, then you need to make certain payments towards the product's licensing charges."
"The base price is reasonable, but when it comes to the specialized tools for servers, the cost can become quite high."
"The price of the solution could be reduced, it is expensive. We recommend customers purchase annual subscriptions because they receive a discount of two free months."
"In general, it could be cheaper."
"The solution is not very expensive."
"The price could be cheaper. We have a yearly license."
"Its price is what you would expect today from a software-as-a-service offering. It is somewhere around $10 per user per month."
"The cost is on the high end, particularly when you have multiple users."
"The implementation is company-wide and is already very flexible price-wise."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
18%
Government
11%
Construction Company
5%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Drive Enterprise?
With Google Drive Enterprise, multiple people can edit a document, and you can open it as Google Docs.
What needs improvement with Google Drive Enterprise?
The search function in Google Drive Enterprise could be improved as it currently requires looking through many documents to find the right one. I am not aware of the security level it provides, and...
What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost. It is generally still worth the money and is cost-effective when considering the pr...
What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
Price is an area for improvement, as spending less money would always be preferable. However, the comprehensive nature of the solution justifies the cost.
 

Also Known As

Drive Enterprise, Google Drive
Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
 

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Sample Customers

Journal Communications
Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
Find out what your peers are saying about Google Drive Enterprise vs. Microsoft 365 Business and other solutions. Updated: April 2025.
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