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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    IBM Apptio

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AThe IBM Apptio platform is a technology business management solution that enables organizations to make better decisions about technology investments. It connects technology spend to business value so organizations can adapt to changing market conditions.N/A
    Pricing
    Google DriveIBM Apptio
    Editions & Modules
    Basic
    $6.00
    per month
    Business
    $12.00
    per month
    Enterprise
    Contact Vendor for Quote
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google DriveIBM Apptio
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsDiscounts are available for students, educators, and non profit organizations.—
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    Community Pulse
    Google DriveIBM Apptio
    Considered Both Products
    Google
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    Apptio an IBM Company
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    99%
    Would buy again
    120 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    247 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    114 Answers
    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
    195 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    117 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    244 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    81 Answers
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    144 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    93 Answers
    84%
    Implementation went as expected
    155 Answers
    Features
    Google DriveIBM Apptio
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Google Drive and IBM Apptio
    Feature
    Google Drive
    8.4
    221 Ratings
    0% above category average
    IBM Apptio
    -
    Ratings
    Versioning8.7195 Ratings00 Ratings
    Video files7.8190 Ratings00 Ratings
    Audio files8.3184 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document collaboration9.0218 Ratings00 Ratings
    Access control8.0216 Ratings00 Ratings
    File search8.1220 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device sync8.9205 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Security & Administration
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Google Drive and IBM Apptio
    Feature
    Google Drive
    8.6
    215 Ratings
    1% below category average
    IBM Apptio
    -
    Ratings
    User and role management9.0202 Ratings00 Ratings
    File organization8.0213 Ratings00 Ratings
    Device management8.799 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Storage Platform
    Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Google Drive and IBM Apptio
    Feature
    Google Drive
    8.9
    214 Ratings
    3% above category average
    IBM Apptio
    -
    Ratings
    Performance9.2212 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reliability9.1214 Ratings00 Ratings
    Storage Reports8.587 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Google DriveIBM Apptio
    Small Businesses
    IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
    Score9.1 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Enterprises
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
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    User Ratings
    Google DriveIBM Apptio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (224 ratings)
    8.7
    (218 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    8.8
    (21 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (54 ratings)
    7.2
    (45 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (49 ratings)
    8.6
    (196 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google DriveIBM Apptio
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    We use IBM Apptio exclusively for application TCO reporting. It compiles data from different sources then export to Excel to customize report for the user. Our intention is to start a TCO dashboard within IBM Apptio, so Excel is no longer required and leadership can drill down. We are also trying to fully automate our cloud billing.
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    Pros
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    • Does very well at handling complex allocations and automation. Also great at bringing in data automatically, manipulating that data, and allowing you to feed that data into a complex model. So all the behind-the-scenes stuff works really well. It's also pretty good at visualization. It has some similar capabilities like a Power BI and Tableau, but generally provides most of the visualization technology that somebody would need with the tool.
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    Cons
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    • For Validation purpose, if possible, enable the JavaScript code so we can the hide the Tab based on current period and more validation we can perform on client side.
    • Sometimes we are faced the data load issue
    • Improvement the performance tunning
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    We absolutely love it at the State of Kansas. It is very user-friendly, which helps us explain the information to those who are not as into the budgets. We consult out with Marysville, and they are super helpful in helping us with the behind the scenes stuff, like creating new tabs and uploading the reports for us to filter through. It is very simple to use and that helps us be able to teach others in our department how to use it properly.
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    Usability
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    We use this currently where I work and we have the consultant Maryville helping us with our Apptio reports and data. I originally used Apptio a few years back and since then I have switched employment, and I was able to talk to the leadership team about what we did at my previous job, and now we are building the reports here at my new place of employment
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    Reliability and Availability
    Google
    Always available
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    Apptio an IBM Company
    Excellent, so far. SaaS-based...assuming effective data links and connectivity
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    Performance
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    No issues that i know of
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    Support Rating
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    I have not been directly involved with the post sales support team. However, that team has provided training materials and recommended practices that have been very helpful in coming up to speed on how to more fully use the product. My understanding from both vendor management and our upline stakeholders is that our relationship with Apptio is strong.
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    In-Person Training
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    Was awesome to have been taught by legendary Debbie Hagan for Cost Transparency in person. Her knowledge is extensive and she is an excellent trainer. Her years of experience really shined.
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    Online Training
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    Apptio an IBM Company
    The all talented training organization crosses all the T's and dots all the I's. I am constantly learning and often refer to training documentation for post training real life issues.
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    Implementation Rating
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    Well, so far. Apptio Consulting covered specific model architecting areas particularly. Most of the heavy lifting is being done in-house with support from Apptio as it relates to tool impacts and needs. Some administrative tasks were redundant
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    Alternatives Considered
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    So we've used Proven Optics, which is an add-on to ServiceNow. Well at least use it with certain customers and Nicus. Nicus is probably the biggest competitor of Apptio. The trouble with Nicus is their SQL-based ingestion process. It's a little bit more difficult. So the reason why you'd go with Apptio is that it's very easy and very intuitive to bring in new data sources and being able to model a lot of the data once it's already in the system doesn't require a lot of coding experience.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    Apptio an IBM Company
    I was not part of this process
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    Scalability
    Google
    I have always been able to access
    Incentivized
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    Apptio an IBM Company
    I would say it has the capabilities to span across multiple departments, though i am not as familiar with all the capabilities.
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    Return on Investment
    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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    Apptio an IBM Company
    • It's delivered on a lot of those, especially the relationship between IT and financing that relationship's been a bit of a rollercoaster on that journey. We've come out the other end of it, and we're all friends now, which is a good thing. So they've accepted the Apptio output and are much more involved in providing the data and helping to use the tool, which is excellent. I think one of the downsides that are probably not talked about enough is the fact that, um, once you have trained and delivered a TMB skillset within your organization, they become very good at that. So if you've got any high-performing members in that team, they become extremely valuable elsewhere. And we've unfortunately suffered the case whereby one of our highest performers was immediately then poached and went off elsewhere for a much better opportunity. So we applaud that for them, but it's really hard to train other people. It's really hard to take them up to speed, and you have to sort of go through those picks and troughs every time. So that's just life, you know.
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