I use Google Drive Enterprise for collaboration. We use Google Sheet, Google Forms, and Google Docs, and we can collaborate within Teams very well. It was very helpful, especially during the pandemic when we were working from home. It has been a very helpful suite, not a single application.
Architect - Database Administration at Mitra Innovation
A fast and user-friendly enterprise solution, but the price could be better
Pros and Cons
- "I like that it's easy to use. I'm satisfied with the speed, stability, and availability."
- "The price could be better. Google should rethink and realign its pricing strategy along with the storage prices because storage prices are going down for on-premise solutions. If they can reduce the cost or increase the storage capacity for that same tier, that would be a great advantage."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like that it's easy to use. I'm satisfied with the speed, stability, and availability.
What needs improvement?
The price could be better. Google should rethink and realign its pricing strategy along with the storage prices because storage prices are going down for on-premise solutions. If they can reduce the cost or increase the storage capacity for that same tier, that would be a great advantage.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for less than a year.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Drive Enterprise is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Drive Enterprise is a scalable solution, and I'm satisfied with it. We have approximately 250 users, and next year we hope to increase that number by 100.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I used a different solution before but switched because of the ease of maintenance and managing storage.
How was the initial setup?
There's no installation as it's on the cloud, but we have people to do new user registration and things like that, but not a very heavy technical requirement.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price could be better.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would give Google Drive Enterprise a nine.
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.
Systems Engineer at Stellariz
Reliable, stable, and free
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup of Google Drive Enterprise was simple."
- "The free storage amount should improve in Google Drive Enterprise. They only provide a small amount of storage."
What needs improvement?
The free storage amount should improve in Google Drive Enterprise. They only provide a small amount of storage.
In a future release, the UI could improve by making it more modern. Over the last
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found Google Drive Enterprise to be stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Drive Enterprise is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the technical support from Google Drive Enterprise.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used another solution in this category other than Google Drive Enterprise.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Google Drive Enterprise was simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Google Drive Enterprise is free for everyone to use.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Google Drive Enterprise an eight out of ten.
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Technical Consultant at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Convenient, easy to set up, and has a nice user interface
Pros and Cons
- "It is very convenient and easy to access."
- "The solution is kind of expensive."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution to collaborate with my colleagues. We'll share documentation and use it as an archive.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to share files.
We use Google Drive more than, for example, Google Hangouts. We also use email and calendars.
We're a small company, and we've started using the Google solution, and it's worked well for us.
It is very convenient and easy to access.
The solution is stable.
It is scalable.
The solution is easy to set up.
What needs improvement?
The solution is kind of expensive.
We need a bit more storage space.
Sometimes when we download files, it takes a long time to sync. We'd like files to be moved as easily as if we were moving something on a local disk. We want more drag-and-drop functionality.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. The solution is reliable. I'd rate it eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable. I'd rate it eight out of ten.
There are 30 users on the solution right now.
How are customer service and support?
I've never dealt with technical support. If I need help, I reach out to my colleagues, and they might deal directly with Google. They have found the support helpful so far.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used Dropbox in the past. Google is more convenient for me. I like the interface better and I find it easier to access files using Google.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is very simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is a bit expensive. We need to keep buying more licensing in order to get more space. I'd rate the pricing six out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I'm a Google user.
Overall, I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. We are mostly happy with the product. I'd recommend the solution 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: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Solutions Architect at CMS
Initial setup simple, stable, and reasonably priced
Pros and Cons
- "The stability of Google Drive Enterprise is good."
- "Google Drive Enterprise is not scalable."
What needs improvement?
Google Drive Enterprise can improve by having better integration with other cloud and on-premise vendors, including migration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Google Drive Enterprise is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Google Drive Enterprise is not scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used support from Google Drive Enterprise.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used other similar solutions to Google Drive Enterprise.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Google Drive Enterprise is simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the price of Google Drive Enterprise a four out of five compared to other competitors.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Google Drive Enterprise an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Information Technology System Administrator at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
User-friendly, with great photo backup feature
Pros and Cons
- "I also use OneDrive, but I prefer Google Drive because it's available on many platforms and devices, so it gives a wide variety for backups, especially on Android systems."
- "The desktop app could be improved, especially how it functions in the Windows environment."
What is our primary use case?
I use Google Drive on my phone for backups.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the backup of photos and the user-friendliness. It's also useful to have Google's version of Office embedded in the app, as it allows you to view your files directly from your Google Drive online.
What needs improvement?
The limit on the storage size could be expanded, and the desktop app could be improved, especially how it functions in the Windows environment.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for five to six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Google Drive is stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I also use OneDrive, but I prefer Google Drive because it's available on many platforms and devices, so it gives a wide variety for backups, especially on Android systems. However, OneDrive's desktop app is better because it's embedded in Windows, and you directly back up your PC to OneDrive while working in your Microsoft account.
How was the initial setup?
Google Drive is easy to install, especially on Android phones where Google's services are linked in.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Google Drive is free.
What other advice do I have?
I would give Google Drive a score of eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Webmaster at a maritime company with 501-1,000 employees
The space feature is great and installation is quick and easy
Pros and Cons
- "The program is very stable."
- "I am not sure what will happen if you forget to renew your license."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case of this solution is for personal files and file storage. So basically I use the solution as long-term storage for photos, documents, or media files that we used over the years.
What is most valuable?
What I like most about this solution, is the space feature that is used to store documents. I like it that I can store files to access whenever and wherever I want. I can access files on my laptop from anywhere. The other valuable feature is that the solution is fast and secure. The program runs seamlessly. I simply send my files to the cloud where they are stored, and I don't have to worry about losing my phone or laptop, I know exactly where they are. I don't have to use any other features in terms of sharing it, for instance.
What needs improvement?
I don't really see anything that needs to improve. I am not a very heavy user so I haven't had any issues with it. I think it does okay for the basics, for storing and saving files. Perhaps the security of files can be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Google Drive Enterprise for ten years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The program is very stable. I've never seen it crash.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I think Google is scalable by default. I know that from personal experience. I'm not a heavy user, so I think it's scalable.
How are customer service and technical support?
There has never been need to contact their support team.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Yes, we did use a different solution, Google Cloud, so it was very similar software. I used Microsoft Drive as an alternative too. Google Drive is a great solution if you are on Gmail, so it's worth sticking with Gmail. Also, if you use an Android device that works with integration, the system runs seamlessly. Google Drive gives you a better storage amount in terms of it being your own storage unit and not others.
How was the initial setup?
It is really easy to set it up on your personal laptop. But I am in government now, so we're not allowed to set up Google Drive. We're restricted and due to security measures Google Drive is not accessible in all areas.
I'm an IT technician so I was responsible for the installation and deployment, which took me only about two minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The program is very affordable. I am just not sure what will happen if you forget to renew your license. Will you lose all your data? That is still unclear to me.
What other advice do I have?
I will rate this solution an eight out of ten. I think there is a lot of distrust when it comes to giving your data to Google. They're a commercially based company, so putting anything on Google Drive might not be hundred percent secure and how will I know for sure that nothing's going to happen to my file? You don't have the assurance, so it's always a security issue when giving your files to Google Drive to store. I don't think security is Google's first priority, although it is a flexible, good software. That's why I give it eight.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Regional Manager Fortinet at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Easy to use, stable, and simple to scale
Pros and Cons
- "The possibility of working together in real-time on the same document is the most useful feature for me."
- "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."
What is our primary use case?
Before I joined Fortinet, we used Google Drive as our main docking share platform. Now I use it to share documents and to collaborate in the same document. It's mostly just for sharing internally.
What is most valuable?
The possibility of working together in real-time on the same document is the most useful feature for me.
The initial setup is very easy.
The solution is very stable.
You can easily scale the solution if you need to.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
I started using the solution ten to 12 years ago. I've used it for a while. it's been over a decade.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I cannot recall ever facing any stability issues. It doesn't crash or freeze. There are no bugs or glitches. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
While I have only really used a quarter of the space, it's easy just to pay to scale up and scale out.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've never dealt with technical support. I have a colleague that handles everything. Therefore, I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is simple. It's straightforward and not overly complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I currently only use the free version. You can pay for more space on the drive if you need to.
In the past, I used the Enterprise version and we did have to pay for that. If you wanted to upgrade from free to Enterprise, there would be a cost involved, and, depending on how much you used, the price would rise.
My understanding is that it is more expensive than Microsoft Teams.
What other advice do I have?
I'm just an end-user.
I'd recommend the solution to others. It's easy, it's free, it's almost integrated with the contacts of Gmail, and you can add comments and automatically send notifications to the participants in the documents. It's integrated with other Google platforms. On top of that, it is easy to understand how to work with it.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Associate at a legal firm with 1-10 employees
Scalable, stable and easy to setup
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is very easy to scale."
- "A separate interface to give users a summary of how they've shared items on the drive would be useful. You can end up having a lot of stuff and the sheer amount can end up making users feel a little bit lost in terms of knowing who they've actually shared items with."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for internal file management and also for creating rooms or drives for clients.
What is most valuable?
The streamlining that an organization gets when using the solution is great. It saves a lot of space on the desktop because all of the files are in the cloud and don't need to be downloaded.
What needs improvement?
I don't know if it's already available, however, being able to set a period for which files can be available to people you share them with before the permissions disappear would be quite helpful.
A separate interface to give users a summary of how they've shared items on the drive would be useful. You can end up having a lot of stuff and the sheer amount can end up making users feel a little bit lost in terms of knowing who they've actually shared items with.
For how long have I used the solution?
I haven't been using the solution for too long in this current organization, however, I have worked with it extensively in the past.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is quite stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is very easy to scale.
We currently have about 300 people in our organization using it regularly. Virtually everyone uses it, including executive management. Analysts, sales, developers and finance teams are all on it.
How are customer service and technical support?
We've never contacted technical support. I don't think we have any issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have previously used Dropbox. However, it wasn't great for streamlining services.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite simple. Users will find it very straightforward. There isn't even really any setup required. As soon as the domain was set up, it was ready to go.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We didn't evaluate another solution. I had already used Google privately and decided it was a good one to use to streamline and switch over to.
What other advice do I have?
We're using the latest version of the solution. It's constantly updating itself. A user doesn't have to go and manually update the solution.
We use this solution on a daily basis and quite extensively.
Most organizations need to try it out. It's very straightforward. I'd suggest users go to Wix to get their domains, however, instead of Google, as Google can be quite expensive for that.
I'd rate the solution 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: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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