Head-to-head: Which will win for your business?

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1 Head-to-head: Which will win

2 For small, agile businesses that need to store and secure important data, the cloud is the ideal solution. It helps you keep everybody s documents in the same place, avoid annoying version conflicts while collaborating, and enables everyone to access vital work files on the go. When it comes to picking a platform, two powerful offerings have risen above the rest Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. There s not much that separates them, so how can you tell which is right To help you identify the best contender, we ve pitted them against each other, head-to-head.

3 Meet our first contender: Google Drive Google Drive is part of the Google Apps for Work suite a new contender that, while not as familiar to most as Microsoft Office, is proving very popular thanks to its low price tag. For your business, that means full integration with other Google productivity and communication apps, and the ability to use your own personal Google accounts. Plus, when it comes to keeping your data safe, companies don t get much more reputable than Google. Is this the right choice If your workplace doesn t rely on any Microsoft office applications, and uses a high number of third-party productivity apps, Google Drive is likely to be the best fit for you. With Google Drive, you get: Easy, secure access to all files across all devices Real-time collaboration and sharing Google-powered search and file encryption Automatic file syncing Support for all file types The ability to edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, even without Microsoft Office Advanced reporting showing admins how files are being used Integration with the Google Apps suite, and hundreds of third-party productivity apps Meet our second contender: Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft OneDrive is the best cloud storage solution for Microsoft Office, making it an extremely appealing option for a huge number of businesses. But, a recent cut in its free storage limit to 5GB has given Google Drive s 15GB limit the edge in capacity something that many growing businesses simply can t afford to sacrifice. With Microsoft OneDrive, you get: Constant file access, even when you re offline Customizable sharing and access permissions Is this the right choice If your users are very new to the cloud, OneDrive may be the ideal way to introduce them to it. Its interface is highly intuitive for Microsoft Office users, helping them get to grips with it quickly. Complete integration with Microsoft Office An interface that s familiar and intuitive for all Office users Easy collaboration across multiple devices Robust security Delivered as part of Microsoft Office 365 Integrated auditing and reporting tools

4 Who wins Both cloud apps have their own advantages, but which will win out By the end of the rounds below, you should have a good idea of how they shape up against each other and which corner you want to be in. Google Drive Microsoft OneDrive Round One: Storage capacity and cost Free storage 15GB Free storage 5GB Additional storage 100GB for $1.99/mo, 1TB for $9.99/mo Additional storage 50GB for $1.99/mo Other plans unlimited storage when you subscribe to Google Apps Unlimited Other plans 1TB storage for Microsoft Office 365 subscribers Round Two: Integration Part of the Google Apps for Work Suite Integrated with Microsoft Office, and delivered as part of Microsoft Office 365 Provides a way to edit Microsoft Office documents, even if you don t use the apps themselves Enables editing of documents in a familiar and intuitive way that almost all users have experience with Extensive integration support for third-party productivity apps Limited integration support for third-party apps Integrated with Android, and the rest of the Google account ecosystem Integrated and optimized for all Microsoft Windows devices Round Three: Other benefits for your business Easily navigable using Google-powered search Very cost-effective when acquired as part of Office 365 Highly flexible, with support for almost every type of file in existence Perfectly suited to offices that already rely on Microsoft technology Many of your people already have their own Google accounts and may be used to the platform Collaboration is extremely simple, especially if you already use Outlook for business Total

5 Ding-ding-ding! Got your winner? It s a close bout, but there can only be one winner for your business. Whichever comes out on top, we think you re going to like the result. But remember, the cloud storage solution you choose will expand with you as you grow so you re not just making a choice for today, you re making a choice for your business s future. Want more help picking the right tech for your growing business? Check out our other head-to-head guides: Cloud vs On-Site IT Apple vs Android Call us at sprint.com/businessmojo