Instead of Google Drive
Google Drive alternatives
Google Drive handles shared file storage across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Google accounts include up to 15 GB, file versioning is available, and people can share files with edit, comment, or view permissions and expiration dates. Shared drives give teams a place to manage files together. Drive also integrates with Google Workspace apps and services including Slack, Zoom, and Salesforce; Workspace plans add admin controls and security features. Storage can scale to 5 TB per user, and paid options start at $1.99 per month.
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Microsoft Teams
by Microsoft TeamsFree plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3Teams needing channels and unlimited message history — Microsoft Teams adds channels, guest access, unlimited message history, and Microsoft 365 integrations rather than focusing on Drive’s file storage.
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3CX
by 3CXFree plan WebWindowsLinux+3Businesses needing a phone system with 40 users included — 3CX provides a phone system with auto attendant, advanced call routing, and voicemail transcription instead of Drive’s file-storage tools.
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PortSIP PBX
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Service providers needing a multi-tenant communications platform — PortSIP PBX combines calling, SMS, WhatsApp, messaging, contact center, and meetings, unlike Drive’s file-sharing focus.
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VitalPBX
by VitalPBXFree plan AndroidAPIExtension+6Businesses seeking a Linux-based phone system — VitalPBX is a Linux-based Asterisk phone system with custom call routing and voicemail transcription, not a shared-file service.
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Zadarma
by ZadarmaFree plan WebWindowsMac+2Small teams needing phone service for up to 10 users — Zadarma offers a phone system with multiple business numbers, custom routing, and voicemail transcription rather than Drive’s file tools.
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Freshcaller
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebContact centers needing routing and call intelligence — Freshcaller adds cloud contact-center routing, call recordings, transcripts, and live dashboards; Drive centers on files and storage.
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OnSIP
by OnSIPFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Small teams needing a phone system for five users — OnSIP focuses on business calling with multiple numbers, an auto attendant, custom routing, and voicemail transcription rather than file storage.
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Internxt Drive
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Amazon S3
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MEGA
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Yandex Disk
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iCloud Drive
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Readers may look elsewhere if Drive’s 15 GB free allowance or 5 GB file-size limit does not fit, or if they need a tool centered on calls and messaging rather than files. Compare platform support, communication features, user limits, and pricing before switching. These options emphasize phone systems, messaging, or contact-center work, not Drive’s shared-file role. They may complement Drive or suit a team whose main need is communication, but consider where files will be stored and shared if you move away from Drive.