Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room vs. Google Drive

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room
Score 9.4 out of 10
N/A
Datasite Diligence is a sell-side virtual data room offering rigorous security and seamless collaboration. Users can categorize and redact with AI, track tasks, answer questions, and analyze progress.N/A
Google Drive
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Google Drive is a cloud file storage, synchronization, and collaboration platform and service, that features Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for document editing and presentation.
$6
per month
Pricing
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data RoomGoogle Drive
Editions & Modules
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Basic
$6.00
per month
Business
$12.00
per month
Enterprise
Contact Vendor for Quote
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data RoomGoogle Drive
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsDiscounts are available for students, educators, and non profit organizations.
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room
Chose Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room
While the other players might offer certain additional features over the Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room, the cost justification does not exist for any of those features. A secure data room at the cost of offering that is provided and the level of security functions make …
Chose Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room
Datasite is more optional than most other data rooms and is simpler to use.
Chose Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room
There is not really our decision to choose Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room rather than other services provides, since Client / Target hire Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room.
Google Drive

No answer on this topic

Features
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data RoomGoogle Drive
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room
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Ratings
Google Drive
8.0
219 Ratings
4% below category average
Versioning00 Ratings8.3193 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings7.2188 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings7.8182 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings8.8216 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings7.6214 Ratings
File search00 Ratings7.5218 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.9204 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room
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Ratings
Google Drive
8.3
213 Ratings
4% below category average
User and role management00 Ratings8.6200 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings7.5211 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings8.799 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room
-
Ratings
Google Drive
8.7
212 Ratings
1% above category average
Performance00 Ratings8.9210 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings8.8212 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.587 Ratings
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User Ratings
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data RoomGoogle Drive
Likelihood to Recommend
9.6
(45 ratings)
8.4
(222 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(2 ratings)
10.0
(6 ratings)
Usability
8.9
(43 ratings)
8.5
(52 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Performance
9.1
(1 ratings)
9.0
(7 ratings)
Support Rating
8.4
(3 ratings)
1.1
(49 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(1 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Configurability
9.1
(1 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
9.1
(1 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Professional Services
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Datasite Diligence Virtual Data RoomGoogle Drive
Likelihood to Recommend
Datasite
Datasite is well suited for organizing large quantities of a variety of documents into folders. It is not as well suited for Xcel, which generally requires downloading in order to review, but there are quick preview options for Word and PDF items.
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Google
It is possible to share files and folders with up to 200 email addresses, as well as with persons outside the company.Use the drop-down arrow to select who may see, comment on, or change the file or folder before sending out an invitation.I am very much impressed with this feature
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Pros
Datasite
  • User-friendly interface. We download datarooms for a single deal over 30+ times per deal (as the dataroom gets updated), so the interface being easy to access / navigate is extremely important.
  • Features: Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room gives great tools beyond just downloading a dataroom. Easy notifications when something gets downloaded, two factor authentication, ability to search data room or filter for recently uploaded files, etc.
  • Organization: A lot of data rooms do not allow you to keep organized file paths. When you download a dataroom it often looses all the index folder names. Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room keeps files extremely organized and is always available.
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Google
  • 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
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Cons
Datasite
  • Major feature I noticed in other datarooms that's missing in Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room is bulk download feature. I can select multiple files/folders under a parent folder, however, I would like to be able to download selected files/folders from among multiple folders.
  • Another feature I'd love to see is a "New*" menu item in Q&A, just like we have in the Documents section correctly. I know I can still use the date to filter the latest answered questions, but having the "New" option makes it a lot easier to do a quick filter. My idea is that this option will show all activity that I haven't looked at since my last login, irrespective of date.
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Google
  • 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.
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Likelihood to Renew
Datasite
It is my go to data room provider and I am super comfortable using it. I don't think I would want to use anything else since I can't trust them like I can trust Datasite
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Google
It's perfect for me. It keeps things saved and is easy to remove items if needed. Also, I very much enjoy the formatting options. Along with the integrations it has for SSO. Overall, this is the most user friendly system I have ever come across.
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Usability
Datasite
It's easy to manoeuvre across. And you can just use the search bar at the top to find specific files, so you don't have to search through all the folders. Relevant in a big deal with lots of workstreams, such as CDD, FDD, ODD, RDD.
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Google
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.
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Reliability and Availability
Datasite
Great customer service and prompt responses to requests.
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Google
Always available
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Performance
Datasite
Files download and upload very quickly.
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Google
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.
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Support Rating
Datasite
Customer service has always solved my issues in a relatively short period of time.
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Google
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.
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In-Person Training
Datasite
No answers on this topic
Google
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.
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Implementation Rating
Datasite
Excellent product and resource.
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Google
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
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Alternatives Considered
Datasite
While the other players might offer certain additional features over the Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room, the cost justification does not exist for any of those features. A secure data room at the cost of offering that is provided and the level of security functions make it at par with the other competitors and hence a go to choice for any organisation's requirements
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Google
In short, Google Drive is better for independent users who store a normal amount of stuff. OneDrive makes more sense for businesses and teams that are doing heavy-duty storage or large-scale syncing. Realistically, though, most users will fall somewhere in between the two, where either platform would meet their needs.
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Scalability
Datasite
There is a bulk download, and it appears there is a bulk upload which makes it easier to get multiple files onto the platform when needed.
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Google
I have always been able to access
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Professional Services
Datasite
As a professional services provider that leverages Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room, Datasite is very helpful and useful.
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Google
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Datasite
  • Allows my organization to quickly identify new data that has been uploaded in order to quickly communicate status to clients.
  • No limits on number of files or file sizes which make it a great tool for any deal, large or small.
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Google
  • It has given our operation remote capabilities
  • Easier to access and understand client's need through collaborative enviroment
  • availability to digital resources fast and easy
  • saved our operation hundreds of dollars in physical storage (both investment and maintenance)
  • our operation became easier for new staff to get onboard: small learning curve to use it
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ScreenShots

Datasite Diligence Virtual Data Room Screenshots

Screenshot of Mobile - To keep things moving while on the goScreenshot of Analytics - For tracking deal progress from every angleScreenshot of Q&A - Bringing order to a cumbersome processScreenshot of Redaction - For redacting (and unredacting) with confidenceScreenshot of Search / Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Transforms data into actionable informationScreenshot of Trackers - Consolidate Excel checklists

Google Drive Screenshots

Screenshot of Google Drive PriorityScreenshot of Comment on Microsoft Files in Google DriveScreenshot of Shared drives