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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Filestack

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/AFilestack 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

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AGoogle 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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    Community Pulse
    FilestackGoogle Drive
    Considered Both Products
    Idera, Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    Google
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Would buy again
    120 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    114 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    117 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    81 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    93 Answers
    Features
    FilestackGoogle Drive
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Filestack and Google Drive
    Feature
    Filestack
    -
    Ratings
    Google Drive
    8.4
    221 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Versioning00 Ratings8.7195 Ratings
    Video files00 Ratings7.8190 Ratings
    Audio files00 Ratings8.3184 Ratings
    Document collaboration00 Ratings9.0218 Ratings
    Access control00 Ratings8.0216 Ratings
    File search00 Ratings8.1220 Ratings
    Device sync00 Ratings8.9205 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Filestack and Google Drive
    Feature
    Filestack
    -
    Ratings
    Google Drive
    8.6
    215 Ratings
    1% below category average
    User and role management00 Ratings9.0202 Ratings
    File organization00 Ratings8.0213 Ratings
    Device management00 Ratings8.799 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Filestack and Google Drive
    Feature
    Filestack
    -
    Ratings
    Google Drive
    8.9
    214 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Performance00 Ratings9.2212 Ratings
    Reliability00 Ratings9.1214 Ratings
    Storage Reports00 Ratings8.587 Ratings
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    Dropbox DocSend
    Score8.3 out of 10
    IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Dropbox DocSend
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    No answers on this topic
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FilestackGoogle Drive
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (4 ratings)
    8.5
    (224 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.8
    (54 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (49 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
    Idera, Inc.
    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
    Idera, Inc.
    • Easy to use
    • Easy to integrate
    • Very reliable
    • Multiple devices are supported
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Idera, Inc.
    • Insights and Usage Dashboards
    • Developer Dependencies
    • Pricing Structure
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Idera, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Idera, Inc.
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Idera, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    Always available
    Incentivized
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    Performance
    Idera, Inc.
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Idera, Inc.
    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
    Idera, Inc.
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Idera, Inc.
    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
    Idera, Inc.
    ✔ 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
    Idera, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Google
    I have always been able to access
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Idera, Inc.
    • Ease of implementation
    • Software works flawlessly
    • Multiple Gateways
    Incentivized
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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