An honest comparison to help you pick the right cloud storage tool for your startup.
Google Drive is our recommendation for most founders. iCloud Drive is a solid alternative.
15GB free, deep Google Workspace integration. If you use Gmail, your files are already here.
Apple ecosystem cloud storage. Seamless across Mac, iPhone, iPad. 5GB free, invisible when it works, frustrating when it does not.
| Feature | Google Drive | iCloud Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Best for | ||
| Use when | ||
| Avoid when | ||
| Category | Cloud Storage | Cloud Storage |
Google Drive is our recommended pick in this category. Google Drive is free and iCloud Drive is freemium, which may factor into your decision.
Yes, Google Drive is completely free to use.
Other popular alternatives in this category include Dropbox, OneDrive, WeTransfer, Proton Drive. Each has different strengths depending on your stage and needs.
Create a shareable card with your favourite tools. Show the world what you build with.
Create your Stack Card →