I use Google Cloud Storage to store my personal files and photos.
Board Member at Iota Bilgi Teknolojileri A.Åž.
Reasonably priced, stable, easy to install, and utilise
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to use."
- "It would be helpful to offer more packages to increase the storage."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
It is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
It would be helpful to offer more packages to increase the storage.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud Storage for two or three years.
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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?
Google Cloud Storage is scalable enough.
I am the only user.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Apple iCloud.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I pay a yearly subscription fee.
I don't have any issues with the cost of Google Cloud Storage.
What other advice do I have?
I would absolutely recommend this solution.
I would rate Google Cloud Storage a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Associate Software Engineer at Simeio Solutions
It's handy, easy to use, and the tech support is responsive
Pros and Cons
- "Google Cloud is handy and easy to use."
What is our primary use case?
Our organization uses Google Cloud to store our data and files. Everyone at the company is using it.
What is most valuable?
Google Cloud is handy and easy to use.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used Google Cloud storage for two 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?
Google Cloud Storage is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Google support is good. They're responsive and resolve issues quickly.
How was the initial setup?
There is no installation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The storage costs aren't very expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Google Cloud Storage eight out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Manager at Tata Consultancy
User-friendly and inexpensive backup
Pros and Cons
- "Google Cloud Storage's most valuable features are that it's easy to use and navigate, and it's not expensive."
- "I would recommend Google Cloud Storage as a secure, inexpensive, and user-friendly backup solution."
- "An area for improvement is that when you share with others, they can see all your folders instead of just those you share. Only the folders you specifically share should be visible."
What is our primary use case?
I use Google Cloud Storage for backup and storage of my data.
What is most valuable?
Google Cloud Storage's most valuable features are that it's easy to use and navigate, and it's not expensive.
What needs improvement?
An area for improvement is that when you share with others, they can see all your folders instead of just those you share. Only the folders you specifically share should be visible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Google Cloud Storage for over ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Cloud Storage is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Cloud Storage's scalability is very good.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Google Cloud Storage as a secure, inexpensive, and user-friendly backup solution. I would give it a rating of nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Associate Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Easy to install and frees up space on your device
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is that it frees up space in your device by allowing you to store your files on the cloud and provides 15GB storage for free."
- "Google Cloud Storage is scalable, but you have to pay extra."
What is our primary use case?
I use Google Cloud Storage to store personal files, including documents, images, and videos.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is that it frees up space in your device by allowing you to store your files on the cloud and provides 15GB storage for free.
What needs improvement?
Increasing the amount of free storage provided would be an improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for over fifteen years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Cloud Storage is scalable, but you have to pay extra.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is plug-and-play, so it's straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Google Cloud Storage to anybody thinking of installing it and would rate it eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Business Process Management Specialist and Business Continuity Management Coordinator at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees
Secure, performs well, and reasonably priced
Pros and Cons
- "On the phone, I appreciate how seamless it is."
- "It was a little more complicated when compared to Apple."
What is our primary use case?
Google Cloud Storage is primarily used for backing up my devices, to sync my photos and videos.
What is most valuable?
The performance is good.
I haven't had any issues with the security of Google Cloud Storage.
I use it on the phone the majority of the time. On the phone, I appreciate how seamless it is. You don't have to be concerned about it because it's thinking in the background.
What needs improvement?
It is difficult to say what could be improved because it works in the background for me.
I haven't done much with it on a laptop, but when I first logged in, it was a little more complex than Apple.
It was a little more complicated when compared to Apple. However, I believe they have simplified it in the most recent version. But I haven't had much access to it in a long time.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have worked with Google Cloud Storage for three years.
We always use the most recent version. My phone automatically updates.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I am satisfied with the stability of Google Cloud Storage. I haven't had any issues with the stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is for my personal use and not used by the organization.
I will continue to use it on my own.
How are customer service and support?
I have not had to contact technical support. I have had no experience with them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with Enterprise Password Manager, Domain Name once or twice.
How was the initial setup?
My phone came with it pre-installed. In terms of installation, I didn't have to do anything. Everything was easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
In my opinion, it is well-priced. In general, it's fairly priced.
Initially, I was working with the free version, now, I have updated to the paid version.
I have paid for the first year, and it's reasonably priced for my needs.
What other advice do I have?
If you are on an Android platform, I would highly recommend it, but it depends on the ecosystem. However, if you're an Android user, I believe it's the most universal one for the device.
I would rate Google Cloud Storage a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Developer / Team Lead at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
Good performance, secure, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "Its performance and security features are valuable."
- "It is stable, but it can always be more stable."
What is our primary use case?
I use it for data storage.
What is most valuable?
Its performance and security features are valuable.
What needs improvement?
It is stable, but it can always be more stable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is scalable. There are less than a hundred users.
How are customer service and support?
Their support is fine.
How was the initial setup?
Its initial setup is easy.
What about the implementation team?
I could set it up myself.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others. I would rate it an eight out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
General Manager at a retailer with 201-500 employees
Easy to install, user-friendly, scalable, and stable object storage solution, with customer-friendly support
Pros and Cons
- "Easy to use object storage solution that's scalable and stable. Its technical support team is customer-friendly."
- "This solution is very easy to use."
- "The security of this solution and its performance could still be improved."
- "From what I hear, Microsoft OneDrive is much better than this solution."
What is our primary use case?
We've been keeping documents in Google Cloud Storage. It's also where we keep photos and all our marketing files, e.g. posters, leaflets, etc. We're keeping everything on this solution.
What needs improvement?
From what I hear, Microsoft OneDrive is much better than this solution. The performance of Google Cloud Storage could still be improved. It could have better security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Google Cloud Storage for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Cloud Storage is a very stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Cloud Storage is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support team for this solution is customer-friendly.
How was the initial setup?
Installing Google Cloud Storage was very easy. It was something I could do myself.
What about the implementation team?
This solution was implemented in-house.
What other advice do I have?
We have 75 users working with Google Cloud Storage in our company. We have no plans of increasing usage currently.
This solution is very easy to use. We have only one IT guy who's responsible for running all the projects.
I'm recommending this solution to others who want to start using it.
We pay for the Google Cloud Storage license, but I have no idea whether it's yearly or monthly, because it's the company who takes care of it.
I'm rating Google Cloud Storage a nine out of ten.
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: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Support at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Useful for sending large files and the always-on backup feature
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that the backup feature is always on."
- "The storage could be improved to manage it a bit better. Google Cloud Storage could be more secure, but the security features are okay."
What is our primary use case?
I use Google Cloud Storage for backups and sending files, especially large files.
This solution is cloud-based, so it's always updated to the latest version.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that the backup feature is always on.
What needs improvement?
The storage could be improved to manage it a bit better. Google Cloud Storage could be more secure, but the security features are okay.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud Storage for about nine years.
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. There are about 300 people using Google Cloud Storage in my organization.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted Google's technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is pretty straightforward. I installed it myself, and it took roughly 30 minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
For licensing, I pay yearly. The pricing is fine.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Google Cloud Storage a 10 out of 10, and I would recommend it to others.
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: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Provides limited storage for free
Pros and Cons
- "I have more than enough personal storage and have had no security issues."
- "This solution could be improved by increasing integration with other tools, like Microsoft."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case is to meet my personal storage needs. I don't use it much because, for free, it provides a limited amount of storage.
What is most valuable?
I have more than enough personal storage and have had no security issues.
What needs improvement?
This solution could be improved by increasing integration with other tools, like Microsoft.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud Storage since it first became available to users.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Cloud is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I'm not aware of any scalability challenges because I'm using the private version.
How are customer service and support?
I have never contacted Google's technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also use OneDrive from Microsoft.
How was the initial setup?
Since this is a cloud-based solution, there is no installation.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It provides a very limited amount of storage because it's free.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Google Cloud a nine out of ten. I would recommend this because I have more than enough personal storage and there are no security issues that I'm aware of.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Assistant Professor at a university with 51-200 employees
Stable, scalable and performs well
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable and has good performance."
- "The solution should offer more free storage."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is useful for storing and saving of one's personal documentations. I use it for storing my photos and backing up and online sharing of documents. Everything is done using Google.
What needs improvement?
The solution should offer more free storage.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Cloud Storage for many years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable and has good performance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
We do not have plans to increase the number of users.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not make use of another solution prior to using Google Cloud Storage.
How was the initial setup?
There is no need to install the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution comes with a cost once a person has exceeded a certain limit.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to others.
I rate Google Cloud Storage as an eight or nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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