Our take: Fits anyone who wants storage and sharing tied to one Google Account, but the free 15 GB is shared with Gmail and Photos, so it fills up faster than expected.
- 15 GB free
- Shared with Gmail and Photos
- Web, desktop, mobile
- Not tested by us yet
- ? China access — not tested yet
Checked before sign-up
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · from official pricing and help pages · not tested hands-on yet
Free plan15 GB (shared with Gmail, Photos)
Paid fromGoogle One (price not confirmed)
Sign-upGoogle Account required
Your data: Files are stored in Google’s cloud. Gmail messages and attachments, Photos backups and Docs files use the same 15 GB.
Data sheet
Every row shows how we know it
| Free storage | 15 GB per account Official |
|---|---|
| Shared quota | Used by Gmail, Drive and Photos together Official |
| Platforms | Web, desktop (Windows, macOS), mobile Official |
| Sharing | Edit, comment or view, with expiration dates Official |
| Google One price | Not confirmed Not tested |
| Workspace storage per user | Business Starter 30 GB, Standard 2 TB Official |
| Access from China | — Not tested |
When to use it
Pick it to keep phone and PC files in one place, share them by link and use them with Docs and Sheets.
Before you use it
Gmail and Photos share the same 15 GB, so check your current usage first.
How to use it
- Sign in to drive.google.com with a Google Account.
- Use New to upload files or folders.
- Click Share, set permissions and send the link.
Alternatives
- Dropbox — Sync-focused cloud storageCloud
- WeTransfer — One-off large file transfersCloud
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · compiled from official information, not yet tested by us. Found something outdated? Tell us. · Google Drive (official)