Google Drive

by Google · Mountain View, United States · Since 2012

Cloud storage with 15 GB free.

Cloud storage & file sharingRecommendedFree plan

Starting price: 15 GB free · 30 GB from ₹59/mo; Google One Lite, billed monthly
Free trial / plan: Free plan; Up to 15 GB, shared across Drive, Gmail and Photos
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.6; transparency & India fit

What is Google Drive?

Google Drive is Google's cloud storage for files, and it works with Docs, Sheets and Slides. Every Google Account comes with up to 15 GB of storage, shared across Google Photos, Drive and Gmail.

For more space in India, you buy a Google One plan in rupees. Lite (30 GB) is ₹59/month, Basic (100 GB) is ₹130/month and Google AI Pro (5 TB) is ₹1,950/month. Annual billing saves up to 16%.

What works well

+Up to 15 GB free with any Google Account
+Low-cost INR upgrades, starting at ₹59/month for 30 GB
+Basic and AI Pro storage can be shared with up to five others
+Annual billing saves up to 16%, and you can cancel at any time

What to watch out for

−The 15 GB free quota is shared with Gmail and Google Photos
−Files created in Docs, Sheets, Slides and similar apps count toward your storage
−Lite (30 GB) cannot be shared with family members

Best suited for: Individuals already using Gmail and Android · Families sharing one storage plan (Basic or AI Pro)

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Google Drive features

Researched from Google Drive's official product pages · updated September 2026.

Storage

Up to 15 GB free per Google Account
Paid storage via Google One (30 GB, 100 GB, 5 TB)
Storage shared with Gmail and Google Photos
Family sharing on Basic and AI Pro

What uses storage

Files in Drive, including PDFs, images and videos
Files created or edited in Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms and Vids
Gmail messages and attachments
Photos and videos backed up to Google Photos

AI capabilities

Google AI Pro plan includes Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Vids and more

Google Drive pricing (INR)

Source

Every edition as published by the vendor. Prices exclude GST unless stated. Full Google Drive pricing breakdown

Free (15 GB)

₹0

Included with every Google Account

Up to 15 GB of storage
Shared across Google Photos, Drive and Gmail

Google One Lite (30 GB)

₹59/month

Monthly; ₹589/year billed annually

30 GB total storage for Google Photos, Drive and Gmail

Google One Basic (100 GB)

₹130/month

Monthly; ₹1,300/year billed annually

100 GB total storage for Google Photos, Drive and Gmail
Share storage with up to five others

Google AI Pro (5 TB)

₹1,950/month

Monthly; ₹19,500/year billed annually

5 TB total storage for Google Photos, Drive and Gmail
Share storage with up to five others
Gemini app with higher usage limits, Pro model and Deep Research
Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Vids and more
Google Flow
YouTube Premium Lite (Individual)

• Prices are the Google One plans shown for India; annual billing saves up to 16%
• Google says plans can be cancelled at any time
• The page mentions a 2 TB tier only in USD markup; no INR price was shown, so it is left out
• Google Workspace business pricing is not included because no INR price was verified

Buying for a team? App Advisor can get you a volume quote and any partner discount available.

Integrations, security & India

For Indian businesses

Google One plans are priced in INR for India
Annual plans save up to 16%

Is Google Drive the best choice for you?

Best choice if you are…

Individuals already using Gmail and Android
Families sharing one storage plan (Basic or AI Pro)

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Google Drive screenshots

Specifications

Category: Cloud storage & file sharing
Vendor: Google
Headquarters: Mountain View, United States
Founded: 2012
Pricing model: Freemium
Starting price: Free plan
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India: No

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Google Drive — frequently asked questions

How much does Google Drive storage cost in India?+

Google One Lite (30 GB) is ₹59/month, Basic (100 GB) is ₹130/month and Google AI Pro (5 TB) is ₹1,950/month. Billed annually, they cost ₹589, ₹1,300 and ₹19,500 per year.

How much free storage does Google Drive give?+

Every Google Account comes with up to 15 GB of storage, shared across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos.

Do Google Docs and Sheets count toward my storage?+

Yes. Google's help page lists files created or edited in Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms and Vids as counting toward your storage.

Can I share Google One storage with family?+

Yes, on Basic (100 GB) and Google AI Pro (5 TB), which can each be shared with up to five others. Google does not list sharing for Lite.

Is annual billing cheaper?+

Yes. Google shows savings of up to 16% on annual billing. For example, Basic costs ₹1,300/year instead of ₹1,560 on monthly billing.

Can I cancel a Google One plan?+

Yes. The Google One plans page says you can cancel at any time.

What is Google Drive?+

Google Drive is cloud storage & file sharing by Google. Cloud storage with 15 GB free.

How much does Google Drive cost?+

Google Drive has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Google Drive offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Google Drive offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Google Drive made in India?+

No. Google Drive is developed by Google in Mountain View, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Google Drive best suited for?+

Google Drive suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cloud storage & file sharing.

What are the best alternatives to Google Drive?+

Popular alternatives in cloud storage & file sharing include DigiLocker, Zoho WorkDrive, JioCloud. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Google Drive deployed?+

Google Drive is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.