Google Drive vs Rackspace Cloud Files
Google Drive
workspace.google.comRackspace Cloud Files
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| Figure | Google Drive | Rackspace Cloud Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1.99/mo | $0.16/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 11 | 2 |
| Spec score · Cloud storage | 9.4 (#4) | 7.9 (#48) |
| Spec score · Cloud Storage Services | 9.1 (#10) | 7.7 (#49) |
| Business admin controls | Yes | Yes |
| Device platforms | Windows,macOS,iOS,Android | Linux |
| File size limit | 5 | 5 |
| Founded | 1998 | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, California, United States | San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Third-Party Integrations | Drive integrates with Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Atlassian, SAP, and many more. | Rackspace documentation describes managing Cloud Files with Cyberduck and Transmit 5, including CDN configuration. |
| Zero-knowledge encryption | Yes | No |
Plans
Google Drive
- FreeFree
- Google One Basic$1.99 a month
- Google AI Plus$9.99 a month
- Google AI Pro$19.99 a month
- Business Starter$7 a month
- Business Standard$14 a month
- Business Plus$22 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- BasicPrice not published
- Business BasePrice not published
Rackspace Cloud Files
- Cloud Files storage$0.16 a month
- Pay-as-you-go Cloud Files with CDNPrice not published
In their own words
Google Drive
Google Drive stores and shares files across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Google accounts include up to 15 GB, and listed storage options reach 5 TB per user; additional storage can be requested, with costs that vary. Users can grant edit, comment, or view permissions and set expiration dates for shared files. Shared drives let teams store, access, and manage files together, and file versioning is available. The mobile app can scan receipts and billing statements into searchable PDFs. Drive integrates with Google Workspace apps and services including Slack, Zoom, Salesforce, Atlassian, and SAP. Security and administration options include ransomware detection, client-side encryption, Vault, DLP policies, and Workspace management controls. Drive for desktop offers ransomware detection and file recovery, while Gemini in Drive can find, summarize, and analyze files with AI. Google One Basic is listed at $1.99 a month for 100 GB; Google AI Plus is $9.99 a month for 2 TB, and Google AI Pro is $19.99 a month for 5 TB. Google Workspace offers a 14-day trial.
Rackspace Cloud Files
Rackspace Cloud Files has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.