Learn the differences between Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive, and get best practices for collaboration at work or school.
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Comparison at a glance
In OneDrive... | In Drive...* |
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Upload files and folders |
Upload files and folders
If you’re using the latest version of Chrome or Firefox, you can simply drag files directly from your computer to the Drive page on your browser. For more details, see Get started with Drive. |
Share files and folders and set permission levels |
Share files and folders and set sharing access
Share with specific people
Share with your organizationYou can choose if your file should be available to anyone or restricted to only the people with access. If you allow access to anyone with the link, your folder won't restrict who can access it.
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Set an expiration time on shared links |
Set an expiration date on a shared file
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Search for files or folders |
Search for files or folders
For more details, see the Google Drive Help Center. |
Sort files and folders |
Sort files and folders
At the top of your files, click an option:
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Track version history |
Manage versions
For more details, read See changes to your Drive files and folders. |
Make files available offline |
Make files available offline
To learn how to access files offline from your desktop or mobile, see Access stored Drive files without the internet. |
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Related topics
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