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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

    Proficonf (discontinued)

    Score9.1 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Proficonf was a professional video conferencing platform that allowed hosting meetings with up to 250 participants without any downloads or installations, but worked on web browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, plus Android &iOS mobile devices. From 2022 the software is no longer available, and the service has been discontinued.

    $12

    per month

    Pricing
    Google DriveProficonf (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    Basic
    $6.00
    per month
    Business
    $12.00
    per month
    Enterprise
    Contact Vendor for Quote
    per month
    Free
    $0.00
    5 participants
    Pro
    $12.00
    100 participants
    Premium
    $25.00
    250 participants
    Business
    pay-as-you-go
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Google DriveProficonf (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    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
    Google DriveProficonf (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    Google
    No answer on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    99%
    Would buy again
    120 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    114 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    117 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    81 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    93 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Google DriveProficonf (discontinued)
    File Sharing & Management
    Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Google Drive and Proficonf (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Drive
    8.4
    221 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Proficonf (discontinued)
    -
    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 Proficonf (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Drive
    8.6
    215 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Proficonf (discontinued)
    -
    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 Proficonf (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Drive
    8.9
    214 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Proficonf (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Performance9.2212 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reliability9.0214 Ratings00 Ratings
    Storage Reports8.587 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Google Drive and Proficonf (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Drive
    -
    Ratings
    Proficonf (discontinued)
    8.8
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings7.92 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Google Drive and Proficonf (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Drive
    -
    Ratings
    Proficonf (discontinued)
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Whiteboards00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Google Drive and Proficonf (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Drive
    -
    Ratings
    Proficonf (discontinued)
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings8.82 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Google Drive and Proficonf (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Drive
    -
    Ratings
    Proficonf (discontinued)
    8.2
    2 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Live chat00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Google Drive and Proficonf (discontinued)
    Feature
    Google Drive
    -
    Ratings
    Proficonf (discontinued)
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    User authentication00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.82 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Google DriveProficonf (discontinued)
    Small Businesses
    IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2
    Score9.1 out of 10
    ClickMeeting
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Apple iCloud
    Score8.4 out of 10
    JioMeet
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    ownCloud
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Webex Meetings
    Score8.7 out of 10
    All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
    User Ratings
    Google DriveProficonf (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (224 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.8
    (54 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (49 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Google DriveProficonf (discontinued)
    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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    Discontinued Products
    Whenever you need to speak with someone who is not an experienced internet-user, Proficonf is the best. I mean there's a big green button you need to press. Sometimes you need to put your name. That's it. Even the old folks can handle it well. Also, we find Proficonf surprisingly good working with a non-stable internet connection. I mean, of course, quality is decreasing (they say it's adaptive), but the video remains smooth. Even in those cases, Proficonf has probably the smoothest video among all video conferencing services.
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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
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    • Super-easy to start a meeting
    • Available from mobile phones
    • Bunch of presenting tools
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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.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Discontinued Products
    • They need to fix their iOS.
    • Maybe more features would be good.
    • Separate service for webinars.
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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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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    Google
    Always available
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Discontinued Products
    Proficonf proved to be a bit better than appear.in in terms of video quality and features. Zoom and Skype weren't any good for us. Proficonf is completely web-based, so it doesn't require a download like Skype or Zoom. Proficonf has much better video quality, there's no competition on that subject. And it's so much easier to use. However Skype is also a messenger, so we are still sometimes using it.
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    Scalability
    Google
    I have always been able to access
    Incentivized
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    Discontinued Products
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Discontinued Products
    • Increased quality of sessions
    • Increased outreach to clients
    • Save time
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    ScreenShots

    Google Drive Screenshots

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

    Proficonf (discontinued) Screenshots

    Screenshot of Landing pageScreenshot of PricingScreenshot of Meetings pageScreenshot of Metting room interfaceScreenshot of Demonstration sectionScreenshot of Workspace meetings page