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G Suite vs Google Drive: What are the differences?

Introduction

G Suite and Google Drive are two popular productivity tools offered by Google. While both platforms offer document editing and collaboration features, there are key differences that set them apart.

  1. Storage and File Management: G Suite is a suite of cloud-based productivity tools that includes Google Drive as one of its components. Google Drive, on the other hand, is a standalone cloud storage service. G Suite provides additional features such as Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, while Google Drive focuses primarily on file storage and sharing.

  2. Collaboration Tools: G Suite offers robust collaboration tools that allow multiple users to work simultaneously on the same document, with real-time updates and comments. Google Drive, being a part of G Suite, also supports these collaboration features. However, Google Drive can be used independently without the full suite of collaboration tools offered by G Suite.

  3. Integration with Other Apps: G Suite provides seamless integration with other Google apps such as Gmail, Calendar, and Hangouts. This integration allows for efficient communication, scheduling, and task management. Google Drive, although it can be accessed through other Google apps, does not have the same level of integration as G Suite.

  4. Admin Controls and Security: G Suite provides advanced administrative controls and security features that enable organizations to manage user access, permissions, and data security at a granular level. Google Drive, while offering some security features, does not provide the same level of control and customization as G Suite.

  5. Additional Productivity Tools: G Suite offers a wide range of productivity tools beyond Google Drive, such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, which allow for creating, editing, and presenting documents online. These additional tools provide enhanced functionality for document creation and collaboration. Google Drive itself is primarily focused on file storage and does not offer the same extensive suite of productivity tools.

  6. Pricing and Subscriptions: G Suite is a subscription-based service with different pricing plans based on the number of users and storage requirements. Google Drive, on the other hand, offers free storage up to a certain limit and provides additional storage options through subscription plans. The pricing and subscription model for G Suite and Google Drive differ, with G Suite including access to a broader range of tools and features.

In summary, G Suite and Google Drive have overlapping features, with G Suite offering a comprehensive suite of productivity tools, while Google Drive serves as a standalone cloud storage service with some collaboration features. G Suite provides more extensive integration, administration controls, and additional productivity tools, but also comes with a different pricing and subscription structure compared to Google Drive.

Decisions about G Suite and Google Drive
Nasser Khan
Product Manager at StackShare · | 13 upvotes · 420.5K views

We are highly dependent on G Suite for all our collaboration and productivity needs, from Gmail and Calendar to Sheets and Docs. While it may not be as robust as Microsoft's offerings in those areas, it's totally cloud-based, we've never had any downtime issues and it integrates well with our other tools like Slack. We write and collaborate on all our specs/PRDs in Docs, share analyses via Sheets and handle our meetings via Calendar. #StackDecisionsLaunch #ProductivitySuite #Collaboration #DocumentCollaboration

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Pros of G Suite
Pros of Google Drive
  • 609
    Gmail
  • 447
    Google docs
  • 365
    Calendar
  • 284
    Great for startups
  • 230
    Easy to work
  • 115
    Document management & workflow
  • 110
    Very easy to share
  • 80
    No brainer
  • 59
    Google groups
  • 59
    Google scripts & api
  • 22
    Google drive
  • 16
    Popular
  • 13
    No spam, phishing protection
  • 12
    Google Spreadsheets
  • 12
    Easy
  • 10
    Cloud based and collaboration
  • 7
    Simple and fast document creation collaboration
  • 6
    Best Cloud environment ever
  • 5
    Google maps api
  • 3
    Awesome Collaboration Tools
  • 3
    Google-powered Search in Gmail
  • 3
    Geolocation
  • 1
    도메인 단위로 어플을 관리할 수 있고, 클라우드지만 강력한 보안기능과 기기관리 기능을 제공
  • 1
    music
  • 1
    Single sign-on
  • 1
    Simple
  • 505
    Easy to use
  • 326
    Gmail integration
  • 312
    Enough free space
  • 268
    Collaboration
  • 249
    Stable service
  • 128
    Desktop and mobile apps
  • 97
    Offline sync
  • 79
    Apps
  • 74
    15 gb storage
  • 50
    Add-ons
  • 9
    Integrates well
  • 6
    Easy to use
  • 3
    Simple back-up tool
  • 2
    Amazing
  • 2
    Beautiful
  • 2
    Fast upload speeds
  • 2
    The more the merrier
  • 2
    So easy
  • 2
    Wonderful
  • 2
    Linux terminal transfer tools
  • 2
    It has grown to a stable in the cloud office
  • 1
    UI
  • 1
    Windows desktop
  • 1
    G Suite integration

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Cons of G Suite
Cons of Google Drive
  • 6
    Starting to get pricey
  • 4
    Good luck changing domains
  • 1
    Lesser fonts and styling available in mail compose
  • 1
    Long emails get truncated
  • 7
    Organization via web ui sucks
  • 2
    Not a real database

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What is G Suite?

An integrated suite of secure, cloud-native collaboration and productivity apps. It includes Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Meet and more.

What is Google Drive?

Keep photos, stories, designs, drawings, recordings, videos, and more. Your first 15 GB of storage are free with a Google Account. Your files in Drive can be reached from any smartphone, tablet, or computer.

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