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Google Drive Enterprise vs HPE File Storage and Object Storage comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Google Drive Enterprise
Ranking in Cloud Storage
12th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Content Collaboration Platforms (10th)
HPE File Storage and Object...
Ranking in Cloud Storage
21st
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
File and Object Storage (26th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Google Drive Enterprise is 3.2%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE File Storage and Object Storage is 1.5%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Storage Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Google Drive Enterprise3.2%
HPE File Storage and Object Storage1.5%
Other95.3%
Cloud Storage
 

Featured Reviews

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.
LG
Owner at Lnetwork
Has robust security features ensuring data protection, and clients benefits from fast access to integrated data
The best features of HPE Cloud Object Storage include easy management, scalability, and unified access to both object and block storage. Security measures are robust, ensuring data protection, and clients benefit from fast access to integrated data across different platforms like Cisco, Microsoft SQL, and Palantir in a unified view.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's easy to access from an Android device and can access things like cyber security restrictions on USB drives, file size, and so on. Google Drive will be an option."
"The solution secures the data well, offers good storage, is simple to use and easy to understand, and the user interface is great."
"One of the reasons that I use Google Drive is that I used Gmail for more than 10 years, so when I had to choose a cloud storage solution, I selected Google Drive as I had experience with it and it was really easy to use and it was accessible all the time."
"I also use OneDrive, but I prefer Google Drive because it's available on many platforms and devices, so it gives a wide variety for backups, especially on Android systems."
"Google Drive is much more stable compared to Dropbox. Dropbox is a catastrophic solution. I used Dropbox because I manage many files, and I lost files because the synchronization between Dropbox and my customer folder was unstable. I use Google Drive to back up my files. Google Drive is the best solution to manage the backup between my Apple computer and my personal computer."
"The solution is absolutely stable."
"It is very easy to use. Everything is available on the cloud, which is what I like the most. So, when we require a document, we can download it at any time and in any of the formats."
"It's very easy to manage files and share files on Google Drive Enterprise, and these are its most valuable features."
"The feedback from our clients is that it is very stable, they are very happy with it, and updates are completed on a regular basis and well documented."
"One of the features offered and used by many clients is file-sharing."
"It is a good product and I recommend it to other people and organizations who are exploring it as an option."
"This is a scalable solution that is available when we need it."
"The best features of HPE Cloud Object Storage include easy management, scalability, and unified access to both object and block storage. Security measures are robust, ensuring data protection, and clients benefit from fast access to integrated data across different platforms like Cisco, Microsoft SQL, and Palantir in a unified view."
 

Cons

"The desktop app could be improved, especially how it functions in the Windows environment."
"The solution could improve User Access Management by showing more detailed information of which users have access to folders or files. For example, you can see which users have access one by one, but there is not a dashboard that can show what user has access to a library document."
"There is really not too much that I think needs to be added to the product to improve it. Some of the features within Sheets could be enhanced so this product is a more complete replacement for Excel."
"Google Drive Enterprise can improve by having better compatibility with Microsoft files. Google Drive Enterprise sometimes blocks Japanese characters in documents."
"Considering things like speech recognition or enhanced benefits in Google Cloud could be worth exploring for a better experience."
"It might be ideal if we could increase storage more easily, however, I don't have much visibility on that and have never had any issues."
"I had some issues with permissions at first. I have to ask for Drive permissions because I'm a new doctoral student. Sometimes I have to ask for permission because I can't access this kind of document, but recently they fixed that by adding me to their team. Now I can access any document that my department supervisors and staff share on Drive."
"I'm never sure if the problem is with Google Drive or my browser. Sometimes, it takes a long time loading, but I'm not sure we should blame Google Drive."
"Our customers in Canada cannot use it because it has to be compliant in the same country."
"At present, the initial setup is slow."
"Technical support is not available locally for us."
"The biggest disadvantage to this product is the technical support and pricing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"You need to pay an extra cost to use more space."
"The costs could be lower, but they are reasonable for the value they provide."
"The program is very affordable."
"I use the free version."
"The licensing is yearly. We pay for the high-tier subscription."
"I pay for the additional storage. Otherwise, it's free as a basic plan, 15 GB."
"The price of Google Drive Enterprise is affordable and is one of its best features. I am on a monthly subscription."
"The product is free."
"Licensing is based on a per terabyte basis."
"Pricing is middle of the road, but it seems that it should be less expensive."
"HPE Cloud Object Storage is competitively priced and offers a good value for its solution. There are no additional costs beyond the standard licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Construction Company
11%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Media Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business34
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise29
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Questions from the Community

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.
What is your primary use case for Google Drive Enterprise?
My major use case for Google Drive Enterprise involves using it for storage and file management.
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Also Known As

Drive Enterprise, Google Drive
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Sample Customers

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China Merchants Bank, Hexaware, Snagajob
Find out what your peers are saying about Google Drive Enterprise vs. HPE File Storage and Object Storage and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
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