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Verified User in Retail

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/27/2021

"Convenient, but not the best"

4/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

allows you to have all your drives easily accessible Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

costs too much for what its worth after the free trial Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Franciszek D.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/23/2020

"The one to rule them all"

5/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

I love ultra-fast synchronisation, ability to connect as many accounts as I want and offline selective sync, which is great especial in case of Google Drive without GSuite access. Moreover the fact, that all apps are seeing any drive as physically mounted is unique. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

I've found connecting Google Drive difficult at first – due to some error app crashed while mounting my Google Drive. After reboot this problem disappeared. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ExpanDrive:

Choose ExpanDrive if you have many accounts in many different cloud services or you often work with files "live". Selective sync, and fast sync is the thing that you need, and ExpanDrive will give it to you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ExpanDrive solving and how is that benefiting you?

With ExpanDrive I can access all my project files via SFTP and Amazon S3 with out using software like FileZilla. What is more, I can edit code files (HTML, CSS, JS) without making copies of them. After finishing coding, files are seamlessly transmitted to origin server and changes I've made are visible instantly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Chase G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/7/2020

"Simple Solution for Small Business Needs!"

5/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

ExpanDrive has been a wonderful solution for my photography business, allowing me to better manage my storage considering that my Mac has a SSD Hard Drive with VERY limited storage space! I have priced out NAS solutions starting around $500 at least, and am so happy that I found this instead! I love that it also grows with me, so as I change to different storage sites ExpanDrive stays ahead of the game to make them available! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

The set up took a little bit of time, but once it was completed I gained access to my DropBox and Google Drive folders without having to use up as much local storage! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ExpanDrive:

They offer a 7 Day trial which is what I used to evaluate my needs before purchasing! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ExpanDrive solving and how is that benefiting you?

This is now working as my storage solution for my small business, and I am able to work on multiple projects without having to worry about moving things or downloading/uploading taking time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Ivans I.

CEO and Co-Founder

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/8/2020

"ExpanDrive"

0.5/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

Initially, I liked the fact that I can use several Google Drive accounts the same moment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

Interface issues

File Access Issues

Support Issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ExpanDrive:

I can't recommend ExpanDrive and actually I would recommend to avoid this software! You can lose your files! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ExpanDrive solving and how is that benefiting you?

1. You don't see if your local folder synced completely with Google Drive. You can't find some your files and you start to copy once again..

2. Very often huge problems with access! You can't delete files! You can't save files during editing!

3. Support.. It is another nightmare story! They are welcome you immediately by email after buying and asking you feedback about software but they not answering on your emails :)) Online support promising you priority support and disappear for days... Actually they even not comeback :))

I am distributor of software and developer of own software as well but This support the most awful support which I have been seen before!

I have lost some files and I have chaos on my google drives. I am spending my time for recovering to previous state. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Lee H.

remote service technician

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

9/19/2019

"Best Option for Google Drive Unlimited"

5/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

This allows me to mount my GDrive without sacrificing my own PC resources for my files. It is one of the best programs that i have seen out there for this type of thing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

The only thing i can really complain about is that when it starts it launches 7 different windows of explorer for each of the attached drives. But that is really not Expandrive its just how windows operates Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ExpanDrive:

Make sure to have your login handy cause 3x on Onedrive wrong will lock you out Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ExpanDrive solving and how is that benefiting you?

Having over 20TB of data on my google drive it was impossible for me to use their Sync software to the fullest and see all of my files. This way i can see all my files but not have to download them to my own pc to work with them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Antonio L.

Soporte Técnico

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/15/2019

"ExpanDrive allows you to manage all the storage accounts in the cloud in its interface"

4.5/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

ExpanDrive has a simple and responsive user interface. I like that I have the ability to program and automated data transfers. It is also excellent to work with the best cloud storage services such as Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive, Box and others. It is also a less expensive solution than other programs and customer support is 5 stars. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

I have inconveniences to configure an FTP connection, since it does not connect to the selected server, however, I do not know if it is a problem of ports or that the program is blocking access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ExpanDrive:

ExpanDrive will allow you access to all your accounts without the need for confusing configurations or additional applications. It has a user interface that is easy to use and quick to move files between different folders. The customer support service is very attentive. I recommend it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ExpanDrive solving and how is that benefiting you?

ExpanDrive allows me to connect all cloud storage accounts in the company and manage them all through the program. It benefits me by saving me the time of logging into each account, or by the simple fact of having to install the software of each service in order to manage the files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Jason K.

Senior Marketing Consultant

Internet

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/15/2019

"The new Linux release of ExpanDrive is a fantastic alternative to OneDrive for Business"

5/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

ExpandDrive offers a service which Microsoft currently does not offer - ExpanDrive allows you to mount your OneDrive and OneDrive for Business files to your local hard drive **ON LINUX**. Microsoft has not offered a native client for this yet for Linux, so this makes me very grateful for ExpanDrive. It so far has proven extremely useful for some of my projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

It is very helpful that I can mount different SharePoint document libraries - however, I have noticed that for very large document libraries it takes a while for my Linux machine too enumerate all of the files. I'm not using a very high powered computer at the moment, but it appears for very large document libraries that a lot of system resources are dedicated to this. In all fairness this is to be expected.

They have a github page that I came across, I'm not sure if there is anything useful there as I did not read into it too much. Just mentioning in case somebody wants to look at this themselves. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ExpanDrive:

The team seems very open to discussion. If this is for use in an enterprise I recommend reaching out to their team directly for any questions (compliance, security, administration, etc.). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ExpanDrive solving and how is that benefiting you?

ExpanDrive allows me to mount OneDrive and OneDrive for Business document libraries. I can also mount SharePoint libraries as well, including all of my subsites. This is largely beneficial as ExpanDrive is the only solution I have seen offered for doing this on a Linux host. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Christopher R.

Operations Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

6/15/2019

"The ULTIMATE solution not only for Windows... finally Linux, your time has arrived!"

5/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

Plug-and-play solution with a near limitless range of services connected including SFTP etc., in addition to the breathtaking range of commercial services. Embeds seamlessly with your existing file browser and allows for migrating files between cloud accounts and in and out of the machine. It only downloads what you need, so you wont be flooded out (like many Open Source solutions do, unless you spend forever itemising which folders to synchronise). While the price is higher than most in this field (at time of writing USD $49.95 per user) it is so worth it - one licence covers all your account connecting machines (licencing is per user account) across all supported platforms and services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

We have found absolutely nothing to dislike (although if they generously decide to make it all for free, even better - for us!). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ExpanDrive:

You can spend a long time looking for the perfect fit, but ExpanDrive ticks so many boxes it feels as close as you will ever get, and still being improved year on year. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ExpanDrive solving and how is that benefiting you?

So many solutions only part work, or work intermittently (especially under Linux/UNIX), or you need multiple softwares to cover multiple file storage services - we were looking for a single solution that made it possible to always access numerous cloud and remote / local storage types, and thats exactly what we found... if you don't believe it take the free trial licence and see (even after it expires you get 20 mins use each time it runs, but for the affordable price you really should just buy it!). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Huseyin Selami C.

Managing Director

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/20/2019

"Very Interesting and Useful"

5/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

ExpanDrive is quite interesting and useful solution. I was looking for BackUp and Share my files with other devices of mine as well as other people ; I saw that I can do this with ExpanDrive easily It is like Local Drive usage .. Simple and efficient Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

Nothing .. I like ExpanDrive and I recommend it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Martin B.

Proprietor

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/21/2019

"Simple Linux Solution for Google Drive, OneDrive etc"

4.5/5

What do you like best about ExpanDrive?

ExpanDrive makes connecting to cloud-based storage child's play. Having spent days hunting for a tool to use with Ubuntu, I came across this product thinking that it seems to be too good to be true. In fact, it really does do what it says, making a link to your account simple and fast. It even creates desktop shortcuts for each drive which is rare in a Linux program. I can easily access both Google Drive and OneDrive without any errors or delays which can not be said for other solutions I have tried! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ExpanDrive?

The GUI is rather basic and would benefit from a little more work but it does the job and is really only a minor point. It could be more affordable for a single user (Linux users are used to open source let's not forget) but it's only fair that good software should be paid for and the cost is realistic for power and enterprise users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering ExpanDrive:

Simple, hassle-free solution for connecting to cloud services from most operating systems including Linux. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ExpanDrive solving and how is that benefiting you?

Seamless and reliable unified connection to cloud-based storage from Linux which is not something that other software can offer. The ability to connect to multiple accounts with the speed and convenience that only a bespoke software solution can offer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.