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# Compare Pydio vs Google Drive

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> Detailed comparison between Pydio and Google Drive. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Pydio | Google Drive |
| **Overall rating** | 3.7/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 3 | 28427 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$7.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | - | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | Live Online, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Pydio

This File Sharing solution is used by thousands of companies. Whether your business is project-oriented, or requires collaboration with multiple partners,you can customize Pydio to meet your own needs

### Google Drive

Teams in various business settings.

## Key features

### Pydio

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Drag & Drop
- Encryption
- File Transfer
- Messaging
- Real Time Synchronisation
- Search/Filter
- Workflow Management

### Google Drive

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Recovery
- Document Capture
- Document Editing
- Drag & Drop
- Email Management
- Encryption
- File Transfer
- Live Chat
- Messaging
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Real Time Editing
- Real Time Synchronisation
- Real-Time Data
- Search/Filter
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Pydio Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/161274/pydio)
- [View Google Drive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/161425/drive)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/161274/161425/pydio/vs/drive)

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