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Google Drive vs Tresorit

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Google Drive

File Storage

Google's consumer cloud storage app, sharing the same 15GB quota as Gmail and Google Photos

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tresorit logo

Tresorit

File Storage

Store, sync, and share sensitive files with end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Drive free storage is a 15GB pool shared with Gmail and Google Photos, so heavy use of any one of those services reduces what is left for the others.; Tresorit actual prices are hidden and users must initiate a free trial to see costs
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Drive and Tresorit actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Drive and Tresorit differ
AttributeGoogle DriveTresorit
Pricing modelFree tier plus paid storage add-onsubscription
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOSWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (File Storage).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Google Drive

  • Cloud file storage and sync
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Shared drives and permissions
  • Offline access
  • Version history
  • Third party format support

Only in Tresorit

Nothing recorded that Google Drive does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Google Drive

  • Backing up and syncing personal files across a phone, laptop and desktopnot Tresorit
  • Collaborating on a document, spreadsheet or presentation in real time with othersnot Tresorit
  • Sharing a folder of files with specific permission levels with a defined groupnot Tresorit
  • Storing large attachments to send by link instead of email attachment size limitsnot Tresorit

Tresorit

  • Secure file storage and sharing for businessesnot Google Drive
  • Zero-knowledge encryption for confidential filesnot Google Drive
  • Team collaboration with enhanced securitynot Google Drive

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Google Drive

  • Free storage is a 15GB pool shared with Gmail and Google Photos, so heavy use of any one of those services reduces what is left for the others.
  • Version history and recovery for accidentally deleted files has limits, and permanently deleted items are unrecoverable after a set retention period passes.
  • Sharing links can be misconfigured to be more open than intended, and Google's permission model has been a source of accidental oversharing for organisations and individuals alike.
  • Native Google Docs format files do not export perfectly to Microsoft Office formats in all cases, and complex formatting can shift on conversion.
  • This is the consumer product with consumer-grade support; organisations needing admin controls, audit logs and larger storage pools need the separate paid Google Workspace product instead.

Tresorit

  • Actual prices are hidden and users must initiate a free trial to see costs
  • No transparent per-user pricing visible on the pricing page
  • Storage scaling from 6TB is unclear; variable costs based on team size not specified
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales for any custom deployment details

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Drive

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 15GB shared across Gmail, Drive and Photos
  • Google One 100GB$1.99/month
    • 100GB shared storage across the same Google services
  • Google One 2TB$9.99/month
    • 2TB shared storage

Tresorit

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tresorit review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Drive if

  • You need cloud file storage and sync.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want google docs, sheets, slides.
Google Drive review

Choose Tresorit if

  • You want to start without paying.
Tresorit review

Questions people ask

Is Google Drive or Tresorit better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Drive starts at Free and Tresorit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Drive or Tresorit?
Google Drive starts at Free and Tresorit at Free.
Does Google Drive or Tresorit run on more platforms?
Google Drive runs on iOS, Android, Web, Windows, macOS. Tresorit runs on Web.
Can I use Google Drive for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Google Drive best used for?
Google Drive is most often used for backing up and syncing personal files across a phone, laptop and desktop, collaborating on a document, spreadsheet or presentation in real time with others, sharing a folder of files with specific permission levels with a defined group, storing large attachments to send by link instead of email attachment size limits. Of those, backing up and syncing personal files across a phone, laptop and desktop and collaborating on a document, spreadsheet or presentation in real time with others are not what Tresorit is typically brought in for.
What can Google Drive do that Tresorit cannot?
Google Drive covers Cloud file storage and sync, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Shared drives and permissions, Offline access.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Google Drive: Is Google Drive free?

Yes, up to a 15GB storage pool shared with Gmail and Google Photos; more storage requires a paid Google One subscription.

Tresorit: How much does Tresorit for Business cost?

Tresorit does not publish pricing on their business pricing page. Instead, pricing is revealed only after you start a 14-day free trial (payment information required upfront). The plans offered are Professional (1 user), Business (3+ users), Business Pro (5+ users), and Enterprise (custom). Contact their sales team or start a trial to see specific prices.

Source
Google Drive: Is this the same as the Save to Google Drive browser extension?

No, that is a separate browser extension for saving web pages directly into Drive; this entry covers the storage and document app itself.

Tresorit: Does Tresorit offer a free trial?

Yes, Tresorit offers a 14-day free trial with full feature access for any plan. Payment information is required upfront to start the trial.

Source
Google Drive: Do I need Google Workspace for business use?

For individual or informal use the free or Google One consumer tiers work, but organisations wanting admin controls and larger pooled storage need Google Workspace.

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