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However, do you know which one is the superior option? We compare them.","Google Drive vs. Dropbox – it’s a comparison at the heart of many different cloud considerations and likely will be for a while. These two systems are at the forefront of most cloud storage discussions due to their popularity. Dropbox is the most widely-used cloud storage system while Google Drive is rapidly growing. Most users […]","Google Drive vs. Dropbox – it’s a comparison at the heart of many different cloud considerations and likely will be...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Drive vs. Dropbox – it’s a comparison at the heart of many different cloud considerations and likely will be for a while. These two systems are at the forefront of most cloud storage discussions due to their popularity. Dropbox is the most widely-used cloud storage system while Google Drive is rapidly growing. Most users want to know how they measure against each other and which one is the better system?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ccto-video-player vid=\"VwQw3z5CH9U\" platform=\"youtube\">\u003C\u002Fcto-video-player>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you scroll down to the bottom of this article to find out which one is better, we’ll save you some time: \u003Cstrong>Google Drive is the superior selection\u003C\u002Fstrong>. But why? What makes it stand out next to Dropbox? Check out this comparison guide.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--security-strengths-and-weaknesses\">Security strengths and weaknesses\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security is first up on the list because cloud storage users want a secure system first and foremost. No matter what they’re storing – pictures, data, documents – the number one thing they’re concerned about is whether unwarranted users could steal them. I’ve been impressed with the way Dropbox continues to bolster its file security system. However, Google Drive still gets the nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19194031\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-2.jpg\" alt=\"A person uses an ID card to open a door.\" class=\"wp-image-32567\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19194031\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-2.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19194031\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-2-450x300.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19194031\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Drive is the more secure system.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google Drive stands out as the more secure system in a number of ways. Historically, Dropbox has a track record of getting hacked and having millions of user data exposed. They can try to correct the issues and boost their security after the fact but the incidents happened and they need to be held against Dropbox. Google Drive hasn’t had the same issues, which is an obvious plus.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the above reason alone, Google Drive is the more secure option. However, there’s more to it. Google takes all uploaded files and automatically stores them in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vxchnge.com\u002Fblog\u002Fmost-secure-data-centers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">secure data centers\u003C\u002Fa>. It also offers strong encryption, securing all files within its servers. Finally, Drive account access is protected by two-factor authentication. This barrage of security features makes Drive the more secure of the cloud systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--cost-comparison\">Cost comparison\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next up on the list of comparisons is cost. Users measure cost against all other factors so it’s important to have concrete numbers to compare. Once again, Google Drive comes out ahead. Let’s break down the details. Check out this table below:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\">\u003Ctable class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Google Drive\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Dropbox\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Free Signup\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>15GB\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>2GB\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>1TB Plan\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>$9.99\u002Fmonth\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>$19.99\u002Fmonth\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, Drive not only has the cheaper prices but they have a greater value attached to those prices. Starting from the free plans, Drive offers more space. It then charges much less when it comes to initial plans and even business plans. Google Drive has found a way to keep its prices down and its value up. Another huge victory for Drive over Dropbox.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--ease-of-use-breakdown\">Ease of use breakdown\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s important to note that this category is quite subjective. That being said, we’ll break down each system best we can to help you gauge which one is best for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"460\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19194031\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-3.jpg\" alt=\"A zoomed in view of a keyboard but the 'return' key has been swapped with a key that reads "easy"\" class=\"wp-image-32570\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19194031\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-3.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19194031\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-3-450x259.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19194031\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-3-768x442.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Both systems have positives in their interface.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some, Google Drive is a blessing. It syncs with all their other Google use, making it an easy transition to cloud storage. As important as this is, it doesn’t benefit everyone. Not everyone has a Google account. However, this doesn’t count against Drive because Dropbox requires users to sign up for an account as well. In fact, it’s more likely for new users to already have a Google account anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One neat feature of Dropbox is the ability to upload files directly from your computer desktop. If Dropbox is installed on the system, users need only to sync their files directly into the application. This is a step up from Drive, where users have to navigate to the website.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, Google Drive grades out higher than Dropbox in all the fundamentally most important categories of storage. That being said, there are some other intangibles which might fit a niche group of user needs. However, the fundamental features are what underlines the ultimate decision: which program should I choose? Google Drive is simply the better option.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drive and Dropbox are great but they’re not for everyone. If you’re looking for some different cloud storage options that would better fit your specific needs, check out this \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fdropbox-alternatives\u002F\">Dropbox alternatives\u003C\u002Fa> article.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F19192355\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-25.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F19192355\u002Fgoogle-drive-vs-dropbox-25-450x270.jpg","The Dropbox interface.",480,800,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19192112\u002Fhow-to-use-adobe-indesign-450x253.jpg",43570,"how-to-use-adobe-indesign","What is Adobe InDesign? A beginner’s guide to the desktop publishing tool","If you need to know how to use adobe indesign, it’s important to learn the fundamentals first. This guide will walk you through the basics.","\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-use-adobe-indesign\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F10\u002F19194837\u002Fimage-hosting-26.jpg",17690,"image-hosting","5 unique image hosting services for all user types","Image hosting is a necessity so learn which sites suit your needs. Here are advantages and disadvantages of five different image hosting systems.","\u002Fblog\u002Fimage-hosting\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F19194108\u002Fsecure-cloud-storage-450x242.jpg",32296,"secure-cloud-storage","The 4 absolute best secure cloud storage systems","The amount of digital data companies retain is growing rapidly. Therefore, it's important to have a plan to store it securely. 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