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# Compare Google Drive vs ownCloud

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Google Drive | ownCloud |
| **Overall rating** | 4.8/5 | 4.3/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 28427 | 60 |
| **Starting Price** | US$7.00 | €5.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Google Drive

Teams in various business settings.

### ownCloud

ownCloud offers benefits to those industries dealing with sensitive data or need to fulfill special security and compliance regulation. These industries include finance, healthcare, and more.

## Key features

### Google Drive

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Automatic Backup
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Management
- Document Capture
- Document Editing
- Encryption
- File Sharing
- File Transfer
- Full Text Search
- Monitoring
- Role-Based Permissions
- SSL Security
- Search/Filter
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

### ownCloud

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Automatic Backup
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Content Management
- Document Capture
- Document Editing
- Encryption
- File Sharing
- File Transfer
- Full Text Search
- Monitoring
- Role-Based Permissions
- SSL Security
- Search/Filter
- Two-Factor Authentication
- Version Control
- Workflow Management

## Links

- [View Google Drive Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/161425/drive)
- [View ownCloud Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/176602/owncloud)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/161425/176602/drive/vs/owncloud)

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