We use the solution for our data, media, and documentation.
Managing Secretary at Manovikas Charitable Society
Secure, flexible, easy to use, and the support team provides prompt responses
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very flexible."
- "The solution must provide some accessibility features."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is very flexible. It is easy to use. All our staff are using it. Even those who do not have much education can use the solution. We work on the cloud. We don’t need any data backup. We do all the documentation on the cloud. The photographs and media go directly from the computer to the cloud. All the facilities provided by the product are useful. We also use Google Drive.
What needs improvement?
The solution must provide some accessibility features. We work with people with disabilities. The product must provide features that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It must provide features that are easy to read on Google Docs. It can also provide pictorial prompts. It can also provide prompts to simplify the meaning of things.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for more than ten years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the tool’s scalability a ten out of ten. Everyone in my organization uses the tool. We have 150 users. We might increase the number of users if we get more staff.
How are customer service and support?
I have contacted technical support a few times. The support is very good. I got a prompt response and service from the team. The support is fast. Once we reach the support persons, they will help us quickly.
How was the initial setup?
We do not need any help with installation. It is automatic. Nothing is required for the installation.
What was our ROI?
The solution makes all our work easy. We are tension-free because it is a secure product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is nominal for us as we are a charitable organization. We pay a monthly subscription fee.
What other advice do I have?
We are not using data analytics. As long as I do not have difficulty using the solution, I would rate it a 100 out of 100. I advise many people in the charitable and NGO sector to use the tool. Many of them use it. I help them to start using the product. I have used many products before. I haven’t searched for any other tool after using Google. Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Chief Executive Officer at Nyx CodeCraft
An easy-to-use solution that helps to manage data
Pros and Cons
- "The combination of Firebase features, including storage, the Firebase database, and authentication, has been the most valuable. Firebase offers Google authentication, which is convenient for our needs. Additionally, Firebase provides email authentication and Gmail authentication, which are easy to set up and integrate into our applications."
- "The tool should be cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product to build applications.
What is most valuable?
The combination of Firebase features, including storage, the Firebase database, and authentication, has been the most valuable. Firebase offers Google authentication, which is convenient for our needs. Additionally, Firebase provides email authentication and Gmail authentication, which are easy to set up and integrate into our applications.
We utilize Google Cloud Storag's automated backup functionality for data backup. Once enabled, it automatically backs up our data at regular intervals. It is integrated with other services, such as Stripe, for collecting payments, and SendGrid for email communication.
It's easy to use Google Cloud Storage to manage data. You can create buckets and interact with the storage easily. However, we primarily use it in conjunction with other features, particularly Firebase, which provides storage options integrated within it. We haven't logged into GCP specifically to create buckets because the functionalities we need are already available within Firebase.
What needs improvement?
The tool should be cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Cloud Storage is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Since using managed storage solutions, scalability hasn't been an issue. My company has 500 users.
How was the initial setup?
For deployment, we've been using Firebase, specifically Firebase Cloud Storage. Since it's a managed service, we didn't have to handle the deployment process ourselves. This aligns well with our design methodology of building the product, testing it, gathering user feedback, and making changes based on that feedback. You need a team of ten resources to handle the deployment.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before deciding on Google Cloud Storage, we evaluated other options. However, we ultimately chose Firebase, which includes Google Cloud Storage as part of its integrated package.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the product an eight out of ten.
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Associate Software Development Engineer at Publicis Sapient
User-friendly and convenient
Pros and Cons
- "Some of the most valuable features are how convenient and easy to use this solution is. It's very user-friendly and meets all my requirements."
- "Google Cloud Storage could be improved by increasing the drive capacity."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case of this solution is file storage. You can store almost everything in there—files of all formats—and the storage capacity is pretty good. I believe the drive capacity is 15GB or so. This is a cloud-based solution, so you're always using the latest version.
What is most valuable?
Some of the most valuable features are how convenient and easy to use this solution is. It's very user-friendly and meets all my requirements.
What needs improvement?
Google Cloud Storage could be improved by increasing the drive capacity.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for many years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable. The drive could have more capacity. There is easily a minimum of around 70% to 75% of users in my organization who use this Google Cloud Storage.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted technical support, but I know friends who have. My friends gave me very positive feedback about getting immediate support. I've heard Google's support is very good.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Dropbox too, but I usually prefer Google Cloud Storage. When I started using Google Cloud Storage, it was easy to use and met all my requirements, so I haven't switched back since.
How was the initial setup?
Since this is a cloud-based solution, installation is pretty straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I use the free version and have never paid for any extra storage. I have been able to manage in whatever free spaces are given.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a 9.5 to 10 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Google
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Security engineer at ARCEP Togo
Easy to set up, extends well, and has good functionality
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is scalable."
- "It is hard to migrate to another product if we want to."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for storage.
What is most valuable?
It's helpful for storage. It makes collaboration with colleagues easy.
The workspace is quite convenient.
We also use Google Meet to handle meetings.
It can be used anywhere at any time. The access is very helpful.
It is stable.
The solution is scalable.
The internal functionality is very good.
It is easy to set up.
What needs improvement?
The capacity could be improved. We'd like more storage and hope they reduce the costs for increased storage.
We have some people not using storage at all and some who are using all of their allotment. We'd like to be able to have a certain amount, and those that need more have access to more, and those that need less can have their allotment shared with those that need more. The way it is spread should be more flexible.
It is hard to migrate to another product if we want to.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a very stable solution. There are no bugs or glitches. The uptime is around 100%.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution can scale well. However, we'd like it to be easier to scale so that people can have more flexible storage amounts.
We have around 100 people using the solution.
We do not have plans to increase usage.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did use Office 365 previously. It wasn't really part of an enterprise experience. However, Google and Microsoft have similar applications on their clouds.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup could be simple. We can set up the solution and then open up the console and configure it how we want. We have one person that can deploy the solution. It doesn't take a large team. If you have DNS skills, it's an easy task.
What about the implementation team?
We used a team in-house to deploy the solution.
What other advice do I have?
This is a cloud-based solution, and we are always using the latest version.
I wouldn't recommend the solution. If it was easy to migrate to another solution, I'd be more likely to recommend it.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Project Engineer at CDAC
Easy to use, easy to manage, and enables users to share storage with others
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use and easy to manage."
- "The product must provide less frequent updates."
What is our primary use case?
I use the tool for storage. I use it for personal use cases.
What is most valuable?
The tool enables me to share the storage space with four other users. I share the space with my family members. The solution is easy to use and easy to manage.
What needs improvement?
The product must provide less frequent updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for more than three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is easy to increase the storage. We have to pay more to get more storage.
How are customer service and support?
The customer support is very good. I have contacted support via chat, email, and phone calls. The team provides quick service.
How was the initial setup?
The solution does not require any setup.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is very cheap. I pay around INR 2000 per year. I rate the pricing a ten out of ten. The tool is affordable.
What other advice do I have?
We can use the tool for a wide number of applications, like Google Docs and Google Sheets. The most important thing I am using it for is Google Photos. It is the best solution available in the market.
Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Aug 9, 2024
Flag as inappropriateManaging Director at sea-solutión
Secure platform with the ability to manage user data efficiently
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup process is straightforward."
- "One area for product improvement would be better synchronization across regions."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the platform as a backend for our mobile applications.
What needs improvement?
One area for product improvement would be better synchronization across regions. Currently, the performance can be slow if you access storage from different global locations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud Storage for more than ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product stability a nine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The platform is scalable, and I have not encountered limits on the amount of data. However, scalability for regional access can be an issue, as performance may vary depending on the user's location relative to the storage region.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product pricing is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
We integrate Google Cloud Storage with Google Firebase. Firebase provides an SDK to develop mobile applications and store files in Google Cloud Storage.
As a technical person, I find managing data within the platform easy. I would rate it as a nine. It is both fast and secure.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Jul 29, 2024
Flag as inappropriateVP - Operation and Support at Trusting Social
A cloud storage tool providing Firestore and BigQuery
Pros and Cons
- "It is flexible and simple to use."
- "The solution’s stability could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for Firestore. We used a cloud call to run the database. We also use BigQuery for data logs.
How has it helped my organization?
Google Cloud Storage is a top cloud product on the Google Cloud Platform.
What is most valuable?
We have used many Kubernetes clusters and run a GK and GKA with a pilot. It’s performance is good. It is flexible and simple to use.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud Storage for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
15 users are using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
If we have the support ticket, we will get a quick response.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple.
What was our ROI?
Google has the reliability and security.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution. It is very easy to manage the data.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT manager at Koleksiyon
A very scalable product with excellent stability and easy setup phase
Pros and Cons
- "From a stability standpoint, the solution is excellent. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
- "The product's user interface is an area of concern where improvements are required."
What is our primary use case?
I use Google Cloud Storage in my company for email purposes, meaning we use it to manage our corporate emails.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is a good product that we use with two exchange servers in place. My company doesn't use Google Classroom.
What needs improvement?
The product's user interface is an area of concern where improvements are required. The tool could be more user-friendly and offer more designs to users as it is currently very plain and straightforward.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud Storage for six months. I use the solution's latest version, which is quite good.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
From a stability standpoint, the solution is excellent. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a very scalable solution.
Around 200 people in my company use the solution.
If new employees join our organization, then we may expand the use of the product.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase is very easy.
One person from the IT team who operates from the headquarters of our company situated in Istanbul deals with the deployment process of the product and speaks with the company's employees, making the whole process easy without any complaints.
Only IT staff members are required to take care of the product's deployment process.
The solution can be deployed in a month.
What about the implementation team?
The in-house personnel of my company carried out the product's installation phase
What was our ROI?
The product works completely fine, and because of that, the return on investment is very good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Approximately 800 to 1,000 USD is paid towards the licensing costs of the solution. The solution is neither expensive nor cheap, meaning it is moderately priced. There are no extra costs apart from the licensing costs of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to those who plan to use it.
I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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