Filestack vs. Google Drive

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Filestack
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Filestack is a developer service for uploading files from anywhere onto the user's application. Filestack allows software developers to integrate more than 25 of the world’s leading cloud drives with just a few lines of code. End users can upload content from websites and mobile apps like Facebook, Instagram, and Dropbox or wherever that content is stored. Filestack enables developers to upload and store large files, transform and manipulate images and other file types, and deliver that…
$69
per month
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
FilestackGoogle Drive
Editions & Modules
Start
$69
per month
Grow
$199
per month
Scale
$379
per month
Basic
$6.00
per month
Business
$12.00
per month
Enterprise
Contact Vendor for Quote
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
FilestackGoogle Drive
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsFilestack pricing tiers are based off of the number of API calls for file uploads, file transformations, and outbound bandwidth. Start for free, and contact the vendor regarding custom pricing.Discounts are available for students, educators, and non profit organizations.
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Features
FilestackGoogle Drive
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
Filestack
-
Ratings
Google Drive
8.5
209 Ratings
1% above category average
Versioning00 Ratings8.8184 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings7.9178 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings8.3172 Ratings
Document collaboration00 Ratings9.0206 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings8.9204 Ratings
File search00 Ratings7.6208 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings8.9194 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
Filestack
-
Ratings
Google Drive
8.4
203 Ratings
3% below category average
User and role management00 Ratings8.5191 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings7.9202 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings8.799 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
Filestack
-
Ratings
Google Drive
8.7
202 Ratings
2% above category average
Performance00 Ratings8.6200 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings9.0202 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.587 Ratings
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FilestackGoogle Drive
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User Ratings
FilestackGoogle Drive
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
(4 ratings)
8.6
(210 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(5 ratings)
Usability
9.5
(2 ratings)
8.3
(40 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(7 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(48 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(3 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
5.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
FilestackGoogle Drive
Likelihood to Recommend
Filestack
Best Use Cases for Filestack ✅ User-Generated Content – Smooth uploads & optimizations for social media, e-commerce, and job portals. ✅ Image & Video Optimization – Resize, crop, and compress media on the fly for faster load times. ✅ Cloud-Based File Management – Easily integrate with Google Drive, Dropbox, and S3. ✅ Fast Content Delivery – Built-in CDN ensures quick and reliable global access.Where Filestack May Not Be Ideal
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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
Filestack
  • Easy to use
  • Easy to integrate
  • Very reliable
  • Multiple devices are supported
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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
Filestack
  • Insights and Usage Dashboards
  • Developer Dependencies
  • Pricing Structure
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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
Filestack
No answers on this topic
Google
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.
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Usability
Filestack
I rate Filestack highly because it delivers fast, reliable file handling, powerful real-time transformations, and seamless integrations that save time and enhance user experience. While pricing and the learning curve can be challenges, the overall value in scalability, automation, and performance makes it a great investment for businesses managing large volumes of media
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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
Filestack
No answers on this topic
Google
Always available
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Performance
Filestack
No answers on this topic
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
Filestack
No answers on this topic
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
Filestack
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
Filestack
No answers on this topic
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
Filestack
✔ Easier to use with a simpler API. ✔ Better for general file handling. ✔ Faster drag-and-drop UI with built-in uploader.
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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
Filestack
No answers on this topic
Google
I have always been able to access
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Return on Investment
Filestack
  • Ease of implementation
  • Software works flawlessly
  • Multiple Gateways
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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

Filestack Screenshots

Screenshot of The powerful file uploader to connect your users to 20+ cloud drives for fast, reliable uploading.Screenshot of Filestack Document Viewer to embed PDFs, PowerPoints, Excel Files and more directly on your website, without any heavy plugins.Screenshot of Only 2 lines of code to implement Filestack in your application.

Google Drive Screenshots

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