Google One (Google Drive) vs iCloud+
Google One (Google Drive) leads iCloud+ by 0.5 points overall (7.8 vs 7.3).
7.8/10, Very good
7.3/10, Good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Google One (Google Drive)5.5
Encrypted in transit and at rest, but not end-to-end by default.
Privacy & encryption
25% weight
iCloud+8.0
Optional Advanced Data Protection extends end-to-end encryption to most data.
Google One (Google Drive)8.5
Low-cost tiers and family sharing on paid plans.
Value for money
20% weight
iCloud+7.5
Fair pricing with Family Sharing, plus privacy extras in iCloud+.
Google One (Google Drive)8.5
15 GB free, though shared with Gmail and Photos.
Free tier
15% weight
iCloud+4.5
Only 5 GB free, which device backups fill quickly.
Google One (Google Drive)7.5
Good Windows, Mac and mobile apps; no official Linux client.
Sync & apps
20% weight
iCloud+7.0
Seamless on Apple devices, a Windows app exists, but no Android or Linux app.
Google One (Google Drive)9.5
Docs, Sheets and Photos built in, with easy sharing.
Ecosystem & sharing
20% weight
iCloud+8.5
Deep Apple integration with Pages, Numbers and Keynote.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Google One (Google Drive) | iCloud+ |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 15 GB | 5 GB |
| End-to-end encrypted by default | No | No |
| Lifetime plan option | No | No |
| Official Linux sync app | No | No |
| Built-in document editing | Yes | Yes |
| Company base | United States | United States |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Google One (Google Drive) if…
You want something best for android, Gmail and Google Docs users.
- + 15 GB free
- + Docs, Sheets and Slides built in
- + Family sharing on paid tiers
Choose iCloud+ if…
You want something best for people who use Apple devices.
- + Built into Apple devices
- + Optional Advanced Data Protection
- + Private Relay and Hide My Email on paid tiers
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Google One (Google Drive) vs iCloud+: quick answers
Is Google One (Google Drive) better than iCloud+?
Google One (Google Drive) leads iCloud+ by 0.5 points overall (7.8 vs 7.3). Google One (Google Drive) scores higher on value for money, free tier, sync & apps, ecosystem & sharing. iCloud+ scores higher on privacy & encryption.
Who should choose iCloud+ over Google One (Google Drive)?
iCloud+ is best for people who use Apple devices. Google One (Google Drive) is best for android, Gmail and Google Docs users.
How were Google One (Google Drive) and iCloud+ scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for cloud storage services, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.