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Egnyte vs Google Drive Enterprise comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Egnyte
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
AI Data Analysis (207th)
Google Drive Enterprise
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Storage (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Egnyte is 5.3%, down from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Drive Enterprise is 4.3%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Content Collaboration Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Google Drive Enterprise4.3%
Egnyte5.3%
Other90.4%
Content Collaboration Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

GG
Chief Operating Officer at Quarem
Fantastic for small businesses; the customer feedback has been great
From a small firm perspective, Egnyte Connect is simple, it is easy to get users up and running the same day, and I have nothing negative to say about the software. I can't speak to how Egnyte Connect would operate in a midsize company or even a large Fortune 500 company, but, from our perspective as a small business, it is fantastic. For us, security was front and center. Usability was also important and took second place. Next, we asked "Is it simple and easy for anyone to quickly learn how to use it?" Egnyte Connect checked that box. Third place for us was price. We liked the fact that they charge on a monthly basis so there is not an annualized upfront fee that we pay.
MP
Founder & CEO at Lanzar
Have faced some confusion with the interface but have managed collaboration and document sharing efficiently
We currently use Notion for project management and CRM, which includes document capabilities and task management features. We have a self-hosted solution and utilize Google Drive Enterprise for everyday tasks. We are customers of Google and integrate Google Drive Enterprise with third-party applications. The compliance requirements are met through the platform's features. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Google Drive Enterprise an 8.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"If you're looking for a solid cloud DFS solution, I would highly recommend Egnyte."
"It provides a way to granularly choose which folders from the internet you want to sync to your computer. It is really useful for people who are working on teams that are working with files that are frequently changing. You can go in and pretty clearly see what changes have been made. It gives you a constant feed."
"It centralizes the documentation in one area."
"It is a good storage solution."
"It's easy to move files around, even to, for example, SharePoint."
"Egnyte Connect is a great application to save files."
"From a small firm perspective, Egnyte Connect is simple, it is easy to get users up and running the same day, and I have nothing negative to say about the software. I can't speak to how Egnyte Connect would operate in a midsize company or even a large Fortune 500 company, but, from our perspective as a small business, it is fantastic."
"It provides a way to granularly choose which folders from the internet you want to sync to your computer, and it is really useful for people who are working on teams that are working with files that are frequently changing."
"The possibility of working together in real-time on the same document is the most useful feature for me."
"Though I don't see a major difference between Google Drive Enterprise and other competitors, I find that the solution is easy to use. You just need to connect to it and upload files and give access to users who need access to the files. It's very easy to manage files and share files on Google Drive Enterprise, and these are its most valuable features."
"Compared to other solutions such as Microsoft, this solution offers faster synchronization."
"The most valuable features of the solution are space and availability."
"I used DropBox in the past, but I switched to Google Drive because it's more convenient."
"The initial setup of Google Drive Enterprise was very straightforward with no issues at all."
"I find it valuable to have access to my files from any location."
"Some of the most useful features of Google Drive Enterprise is the ability to store my data and share it."
 

Cons

"It would be nice to see an integration of using an active directory to validate and authenticate users on our end as well as on the client user's end."
"I was never able to set up a useful drive system with my local computer with Egnyte Connect."
"Before, when we were starting to use Egnyte, we were struggling with a lot of bugs with Egnyte desktop sync."
"It would be nice to see an integration of using an active directory to validate and authenticate users on our end as well as on the client user's end."
"With Egnyte Connect, you cannot delete a file when you have uploaded it in error, which needs improvement."
"As of right now, I have everything that I and my team need."
"If this solution had a better ability to search, that would be helpful. In addition, if there was an ability to collaborate, that would also be a benefit."
"If this solution had a better ability to search, that would be helpful. In addition, if there was an ability to collaborate, that would also be a benefit. At present, the vision control is had because if someone gets out of it, it locks. And, whoever saves last overrides everyone's work."
"The product does not support certain formats."
"The ability to share documents with outside clients can be improved. It is difficult to share documents with outside clients, and that's why I am looking at some other solution. If you use Google Drive, they want you to use all of their Google Suite, but not everybody uses Google Suite for document creation. It is not a great solution if you are working with a company that doesn't use Google Suite."
"If you have different accounts, you have to log out and log in to access the accounts."
"The storage limits could be higher."
"The tool must allow more customization."
"Google meets use of whiteboard is primitive making it difficult to demonstrate while talking."
"If somebody has made changes, for example, there should be a timestamp. Also, if two or three people are working and someone deletes something, a mechanism to retrieve the previous version should be available."
"I think that Google Drive Enterprise works for a lot of people but it didn't work for me."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I do not have experience with the pricing of this solution."
"As far as I understand, licenses are associated with the Egnyte platform. There aren't any licenses associated with Egnyte Connect."
"You don't need to pay if it is within your storage limits. If you need more, you can have a corporate license. I don't know the pricing, but there is a corporate license. The extra costs would only be if you exceed these free limits."
"The program is very affordable."
"You need to pay an extra cost to use more space."
"I am using the free version."
"Storage is the only product offered and that makes it expensive to use."
"In the free subscription, Google Drive Enterprise provides limited integrations. You get basic integration features, but for more extensive API usage, a paid subscription is required. Even with the paid subscription, there are limits on free API usage, such as a certain number of calls per day or month."
"If you need extra storage for the product, then you need to make certain payments towards the product's licensing charges."
"It is inexpensive and the cost is per user per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Marketing Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business34
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise28
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Google Drive Enterprise?
With Google Drive Enterprise, multiple people can edit a document, and you can open it as Google Docs.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Drive Enterprise?
I am familiar with the pricing, setup costs, and licensing costs of Google Drive Enterprise, and I find it cost-effective.
What needs improvement with Google Drive Enterprise?
The home page can be confusing at times. This is the main area that needs improvement in Google Drive Enterprise.
 

Also Known As

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Drive Enterprise, Google Drive
 

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Sample Customers

M&C Saatchi, FMC Technologies, Learfield Communications Inc., Aerohive Networks, Devcon, Semperian, Balfour Beatty Construction, Red Bull
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