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452 Ratings
IBM Cloud Object Storage
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Google Drive
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5206 Ratings
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Based on 5206 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

8.1
IBM Cloud Object Storage
81%
Google Drive
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
IBM Cloud Object Storage ranks higher in 5/5 features
IBM Cloud Object Storage ranks higher in 5/5 features
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime

8.2
82%
117 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Dynamic scaling

8.3
83%
119 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Elastic load balancing

7.6
76%
116 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Monitoring tools

7.8
78%
118 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Security controls

8.8
88%
124 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
File Sharing & Management

IBM Cloud Object Storage
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.6
Google Drive
86%
Google Drive ranks higher in 7/7 features
Google Drive ranks higher in 7/7 features
Versioning

N/A
0 Ratings
8.5
85%
170 Ratings
Video files

N/A
0 Ratings
8.4
84%
160 Ratings
Audio files

N/A
0 Ratings
8.7
87%
155 Ratings
Document collaboration

N/A
0 Ratings
9.3
93%
188 Ratings
Access control

N/A
0 Ratings
8.7
87%
185 Ratings
File search

N/A
0 Ratings
8.4
84%
189 Ratings
Device sync

N/A
0 Ratings
8.5
85%
176 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration

IBM Cloud Object Storage
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.7
Google Drive
87%
Google Drive ranks higher in 3/3 features
Google Drive ranks higher in 3/3 features
User and role management

N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
89%
173 Ratings
File organization

N/A
0 Ratings
8.6
86%
183 Ratings
Device management

N/A
0 Ratings
8.7
87%
101 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform

IBM Cloud Object Storage
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.8
Google Drive
88%
Google Drive ranks higher in 3/3 features
Google Drive ranks higher in 3/3 features
Performance

N/A
0 Ratings
8.8
88%
182 Ratings
Reliability

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
184 Ratings
Storage Reports

N/A
0 Ratings
8.5
85%
89 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- IBM Cloud Object Storage is rated higher in 2 areas: Support Rating, Implementation Rating
- Google Drive is rated higher in 3 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Likelihood to Renew, Usability
Likelihood to Recommend

8.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
83%
131 Ratings
8.9
Google Drive
89%
191 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

9.1
IBM Cloud Object Storage
91%
1 Rating
9.9
Google Drive
99%
5 Ratings
Usability

5.8
IBM Cloud Object Storage
58%
2 Ratings
7.2
Google Drive
72%
38 Ratings
Performance

IBM Cloud Object Storage
N/A
0 Ratings
9.4
Google Drive
94%
14 Ratings
Support Rating

8.4
IBM Cloud Object Storage
84%
7 Ratings
7.3
Google Drive
73%
83 Ratings
In-Person Training

IBM Cloud Object Storage
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
Google Drive
90%
1 Rating
Online Training

7.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
73%
1 Rating
Google Drive
N/A
0 Ratings
Implementation Rating

8.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
83%
5 Ratings
8.0
Google Drive
80%
9 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM Cloud Object Storage
File recovering and easy data management from various cloud storage systems and the cost-effective capability on this IBM platform are excellent. Security on the system for the multiple data that are handled through the platform is excellent and the user can easily access any needed data from the cloud and provide useful data reports as well as excellent real-time data analytics.
Frontend Architect Developer
VINCI EnergiesInformation Technology & Services, 10,001+ employees
Google Drive
Google Drive is a fantastic tool for storing personal content and communicating public data. It might be useful in a situation when a person has to keep track of his or her identifying credentials. In any case, if space is an issue, a person may want to store a big number of huge video files on a fast storage hardware device rather than using Google Drive.
Senior Management Information Systems Director
HitechnologyInformation Technology & Services, 51-200 employees
Pros
IBM Cloud Object Storage
- Cloud storage allows you to save data and files in an off-site location that you access either through the public internet or a dedicated private network connection.
- Cloud storage delivers a cost-effective, scalable alternative to storing files on on-premise hard drives or storage networks.
- Cloud storage services provide elasticity, which means you can scale capacity as your data volumes increase or dial down capacity if necessary.
- Business continuity of Storing data offsite supports business continuity in the event that a natural disaster or terrorist attack cuts access to your premises.
Business Analyst
MPAE-Learning, 51-200 employees
Google Drive
- Any user with access can store a file using different platforms like Android, IOS, Windows, or Ubuntu (Desktop version)
- You can share files with any number of different users with different access rights or you can even keep it public by providing the access link and assign different rights for public access
- You can open Excel/Word files using google software Sheets/Docs in the browser environment without having to install software like Microsoft Office etc on your Windows OS
Customer Success Manager
Tarsil.pkInformation Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
Cons
IBM Cloud Object Storage
- Unexpected errors are known to occur when downloading/uploading files.
- Not easy to get started. In order to take full advantage of the platform and its features, additional training and reading documentation is needed.
- The UI of the platform can get a bit confusing and it's easy to get lost.
RPA Developer
InnoviorManagement Consulting, 11-50 employees
Google Drive
- Having a little bit more control and clarity over what is shared and how it is shared would be a useful improvement.
- Could be more robust and flexible as far as assigning restrictions.
- Google Sheets could be enhanced because Excel really is not there yet as a product with equal capabilities as there are still quite a few limitations to the functionality.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
IBM Cloud Object Storage
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0 Up to 25 GB/mo. For all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage Editions & Modules
Edition
Lite Plan | Free1 |
---|---|
Standard Plan | There is no minimum fee, pay only for what you use2 |
- Up to 25 GB/mo. For all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage
- For pricing and all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage
Additional Pricing Details
The Lite and Standard service plans for Cloud Object Storage include resiliency options, flexible data classes and built-in security. Pricing is based on your choice of location, storage class and resiliency choice.Google Drive
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0 per month
Google Drive Editions & Modules
Edition
Basic | $6.001 |
---|---|
Business | $12.001 |
Enterprise | Contact Vendor for Quote1 |
- per month
Additional Pricing Details
Discounts are available for students, educators, and non profit organizations.Likelihood to Renew
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 9.1
Based on 1 answer
No answer on this topic is available.
Google Drive
Google Drive 9.9
Based on 5 answers
For its compatibility, easiness, quick responses, user interface, storage capacity, files management and file listings. These are some of the reasons for giving higher ratings and Google Drive has become an integral part of my professional life. We use this software on daily basis and most of the time saving lot of time.
Brand Enhancer
FreelancerWriting and Editing, 1-10 employees
Usability
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 5.8
Based on 2 answers
steep learning curve

Verified User
Analyst in Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing Company, 1001-5000 employeesGoogle Drive
Google Drive 7.2
Based on 38 answers
It's easy enough to use for computer users of all ages and skill levels. I am an advanced user, and I think the hardest part might be showing someone how to download and set up the app on their device if they weren't too familiar with computers, but overall it is very easy to understand.
Accounting Department
Liber HoldingsWarehousing, 11-50 employees
Performance
IBM Cloud Object Storage
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Google Drive
Google Drive 9.4
Based on 14 answers
The documents load fairly quickly and also update in real time, especially given the fact that multiple people can be using it at once. The "Offline" feature works great to allow the user to make edits and access the document without access to the internet, and then sync changes later once they're back.

Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology
Accounting Company, 10,001+ employeesSupport Rating
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 8.4
Based on 7 answers
I have been working in IT sector for more than 15 years. I have worked with various vendors. IBM's sales team, support team have been really helpful. After we start to use their product, their UX design team also contacted us to get feedback from us. They are really interested about our experience.
IT Manager
Nation FarmChemicals, 51-200 employees
Google Drive
Google Drive 7.3
Based on 83 answers
It takes a few days for customer support to get back to you. Although, I have not had to use support too often. Once you get an email back, they are very thorough and work hard to fix the problem quickly. It is a really great resource and a great way to get the help you need if you're stuck. A phone call also works quickly but you have to call during specific times.
Researcher
UW MadisonResearch, 10,001+ employees
In-Person Training
IBM Cloud Object Storage
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Google Drive
Google Drive 9.0
Based on 1 answer
The effective google workspace using training that my organization received and was conducted by me (as a team lead of the ICT team) was mind-blowing and as a result, our staff is performing well in terms of using the application for their daily jobs than before. Now, in my institution, all teachers and all the administrative personnel are very much interested in cloud storage facilities, in previous my institution was afraid of losing all important documents in the cloud storage. But, after having received the training they are now realized that if anyone has only one google account then he or she can use 15GB of cloud storage freely and they are now happy because now it is not necessary for anyone to carry the traditional pen drive.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 51-200 employeesOnline Training
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 7.3
Based on 1 answer
I just researching and applying the tools on their platforms to ensure a good learning path, based on my needs. Reading the documentation related with resources, tools. Is too big, but I am trying to know more about it every day. It is a good way to know more about their resources. A new way to attract new customers. At the end of the day, we are all involved in improvement and automation of our tasks and resources for customers and end-users.

Verified User
Manager in Research & Development
Information Technology & Services Company, 1-10 employeesGoogle Drive
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 8.3
Based on 5 answers
IBM's professional service for migrating data and implementing new cloud environment was perfect. They started to help us before we begin to bring together all data such as how can it could be best to transfer all data without problems. During the migration they watched all the process closely to prevent any failure. Lastly, after the migration, they gave us trainings on implementation.
IT Manager
Nation FarmChemicals, 51-200 employees
Google Drive
Google Drive 8.0
Based on 9 answers
It's an extremely easy software to implement, once you sign up for a google account you automatically have access to google drive with a set amount of storage space. The business or Google Suite accounts have more storage space than a regular free account, but setting up and accessing google drive is very easy in both cases
Research Assistant
TrustRadiusResearch, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
IBM Cloud Object Storage
I consider that it is easy to learn, intuitive, easy to administer, has high data handling capacity, satisfactory performance in large volumes of records
CTO
AUDINSAInformation Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
Google Drive
Google Drive's major competitor is Microsoft OneDrive. Though there are a few differences, the services are essentially identical in terms of functionality. While Microsoft's free users have access to more powerful productivity apps and sharing opportunities, Google offers more initial free storage. As a result, Google is the most cost-effective option.
Senior Software Engineer
AlphatechverseElectrical & Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees
Return on Investment
IBM Cloud Object Storage
- This allows us to recommend a platform to our clients that will quickly help them create new, efficient business processes with very little development.
- This saves clients hours and days of manual analysis of images, allowing the system to do the work when attaching Object Storage to models.
- There is a learning curve in utilizing the storage and the modeling, but once up and running, it works well during deployment.
Director of Worldwide Strategic Consulting
Destiny CorporationInformation Services, 51-200 employees
Google Drive
- It is best to use if your university has partnered with Google. Unlimited Cloud Storage plus simplicity is evert student's dream!
- It would be good, though, if Google would partner with other companies to be able to support/run other file types.
- It is not pricey for all it's worth!
Student
University of the Philippines Open UniversityBroadcast Media, 1-10 employees