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ExpanDrive vs Google Drive

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ExpanDrive

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Network drive and browser for cloud storage

Google Drive

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Client for the Google Drive storage service

Metric ExpanDrive Google Drive
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 7.0 7.0
30-day Installs 17 3.5K
90-day Installs 54 12.3K
365-day Installs 270 37.0K
Version 2026.02.12.823 124.0.3
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.9K
GitHub Forks 367
Open Issues 278
License MIT
Language OCaml
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 May 14, 2013

Reviews

ExpanDrive

ExpanDrive is a network drive and browser that allows seamless access to cloud storage, SFTP, and FTP servers, making it ideal for developers, sysadmins, and users needing direct cloud file management.

ExpanDrive mounts cloud storage and remote servers as local drives, enabling file transfer and management through Finder.

Pros

  • + Seamless integration with cloud storage and remote servers
  • + Support for multiple protocols including SFTP, FTP, and cloud services
  • + Established and reliable tool with a long history of use

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Reported issues with large file transfers and S3 saving

Google Drive

Google Drive offers a reliable cloud storage solution for syncing files across devices and accessing them online. It integrates seamlessly with other Google services, making it ideal for users who rely on the Google ecosystem.

Enables syncing and management of files in the cloud via the Google Drive service.

Pros

  • + Seamless integration with Google services
  • + Cross-device file syncing
  • + Free storage option

Cons

  • - Risk of files being auto-deleted without warning
  • - Content restrictions impacting usability