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Google Drive vs Dropbox

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Google Drive

7.0
Cloud & Storage

Client for the Google Drive storage service

Dropbox

8.0
Cloud & Storage

Client for the Dropbox cloud storage service

Metric Google Drive Dropbox
Category Cloud & Storage Cloud & Storage
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3.5K 1.5K
90-day Installs 12.3K 4.8K
365-day Installs 37.0K 17.6K
Version 124.0.3 250.4.3245
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.9K 5.0K
GitHub Forks 367 348
Open Issues 278 27
License MIT Apache-2.0
Language OCaml C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 2y ago
First Seen May 14, 2013 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

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

Dropbox

Dropbox is a popular cloud storage service that allows users to sync and share files across devices. Its key features include file syncing, sharing, and backup, making it ideal for individuals and teams needing reliable file storage and collaboration.

Dropbox is a client for the Dropbox cloud storage service, enabling users to sync, store, and share files across multiple devices.

Pros

  • + Seamless file syncing and sharing across devices
  • + Cross-platform support for various operating systems
  • + Reliable cloud storage with version history

Cons

  • - Known to be resource-intensive on some systems
  • - Privacy concerns due to data handling practices