Google Drive Review: Why Google rules cloud storage

Despite having more rivals than ever, Google Drive remains king of cloud storage. Here's why we use it so much.

- LLOYD COOMBES

When it comes to picking the best cloud-based storage services for your Mac (fave.co/3CSX4G9), it really is difficult to look past Google Drive.

While the idea of using Google's tools on Apple hardware will make some squirm, it's such a powerful platform, with deep integration with things like Google Docs, Sheets, and more, that it's hard to not appreciate it.

That's before you realize it comes with a whopping 15GB of free storage, triple what Apple offers for free on iCloud Drive (fave.co/4i5rqkf), and some surprisingly powerful backup and sync features.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Before we start, it's worth noting that you can use Google Drive on Mac through a dedicated app, or via the web interface. Whichever you pick, you'll undoubtedly appreciate just how quick the system is.