The different approaches adopted by OneDrive and Google Drive bring with them their own strengths and shortcomings. Many users Trasnfer from GSuite to OneDrive for advance security and vice versa according to their needs.

The Pros of OneDrive

The main benefits of Migrate to Office 365 are:

Collaboration on-the-go

The free OneDrive mobile application helps businesses upload, edit and share files without having to be chained to one’s desktop. This level of real-time collaboration helps businesses boost productivity without adding to expensive overheads.

Integrated ecosystem

OneDrive allows users to use a host of Microsoft Office apps such as Word, PowerPoint, etc. It features a web version as well as a desktop version, enabling online and offline working effortlessly.

The Cons of OneDrive

The main disadvantages of Microsoft OneDrive are:

Lack of third-party app integration

Currently, OneDrive for Business does not support third-party app integrations. Users cannot sync business accounts with non-Microsoft apps such as calendars, message boards and project management platforms.

Microsoft cannot protect your data

While Microsoft offers protection against infrastructure threats like hardware and software failure, power outages and natural disasters, it does not protect data at your end from human error, illegitimate deletion, program/sync errors, malicious insiders, malware and ransomware. Learn more.

The Pros of Google Drive  

The main benefits of Google Drive are:

Collaboration made easy

Shareability and real-time editing features offered by Google Drive has taken personal and professional collaboration to the next level. Share documents, spreadsheets and other content types with colleagues, family and friends with ease.

Idiot-proof user interface

Due to its intuitive UI, Google Drive aces it when it comes to usability. Its efficient built-in search engine is a highlight, allowing users to search files by type and owner.

The Cons of Google Drive

The main disadvantages of Google Drive are:

Collaboration limited to Gmail

Shareability and real-time editing don’t fare well if the recipient holds a non-Google account. The recipient needs access permission before he or she can view the content, and even then, no editing is permitted whatsoever.

Google cannot protect your data

Google has best-in-class security against infrastructure threats like hardware and software failure, power outages and natural disasters. However, it offers no data protection at your end from human error, illegitimate deletion, program/sync errors, malicious insiders, malware and ransomware.

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