--- title: Google Cloud Storage Reviews meta\_title: 'Google Cloud Storage Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 601 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Google Cloud Storage works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.6 review\_count: 601 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: Storage Management url: https://www.g2.com/categories/storage-management --- # Google Cloud Storage Reviews & Product Details Visit Website Cloud Storage is a managed service for storing unstructured data, like videos and documents. It is most commonly used for data lakes for analytics, storing AI data, or web hosting. With Cloud Storage you can store any amount of data, and retrieve it as often as you like. New customers can use $300 in free credits to try Cloud Storage. All customers get 5 GiB of US regional storage free per month, not charged against your credits. If you’re a consumer or business looking for file sharing, check out Workspace products like Google Drive (https://workspace.google.com/products/drive/). If you’re looking for photo storage, use Google Photos (www.google.com/photos) * * * Product Website Google Cloud Storage Seller [Google](https://www.g2.com/sellers/google) Discussions [Google Cloud Storage Community](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/discuss) Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Alena Ageeva Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Google Cloud Storage. ### Free Free Per Month ### General network usage Pay As You Go Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)") Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) 4.6/5(948) ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-simple-storage-service-s3/reviews) [ ![Hostinger](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Hostinger") Hostinger 4.4/5(831) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) [ ![Cloudways](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Cloudways") Cloudways 4.7/5(1,140) ](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 601 real user reviews. Implementation Time 2 months Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ## Google Cloud Storage Integrations (5) What do users say about integrations? Integration information sourced from real user reviews. 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SF Steve F. Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/12/2025 "Not as easy to use as I thought" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? You can send an individualized link to a specific file. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? It seems like you either have to delete files once they are shared or pay for more storage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? You can store files in a way that allows access from anywhere Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Kethusan A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kethusan A.") KA Kethusan A. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 2/15/2023 "it is efficient" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? Its cloud storage is very easy to use, even though the rest of the platform can be confusing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? Storage Backend API cannot integrate with other public cloud providers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? it can hold my storage and have space on my phone Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![antony o.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "antony o.") AO antony o. Content Review Coordinator Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/20/2022 "Era of the Cloud\_Google Cloud Storage Review" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? Google Cloud Storage is simple to set up and use, as well as multipurpose and secure. It's also possible to distribute files to others quickly and securely. In comparison to other firms, this software is reasonably priced. It enables you to save data and access it whenever you want from any location and at any time. Google Cloud is preferable to Google Drive because it has more functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? What I disliked most was the file importation process. Whereby a user has to import one file at a time. I equally find the pricing to be relatively high. The filtering system can similarly be improved to increase the accuracy of the results while performing searches. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? I had an issue with cloud security. This has, however, has been guaranteed by Google Cloud Storage. Furthermore, features like automated backups and ease of access make this service stand out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") UC Verified User in Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/9/2021 "Google cloud storage" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? The UX! It is the kind of tool that don't need a user guide Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? The filtering system can be improved and I find it is very expensive compared to other competitors. Lastly, the editions tool is not flexible, so sometimes we have to download, make editions, and upload again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? I use it for archiving data that I cannot keep on my laptop for long-term purposes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 12/14/2021 Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Devon D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devon D.") DD Devon D. O Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/16/2021 "So many options" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? Cross over support with other Google platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? Lack of features that are available on other platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? Accessibility on multiple devices Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Verified User in Education Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Education Management") UE Verified User in Education Management Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/30/2021 "Average" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? No different or better than other cloud storage Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? Nothing special. It's fine. Nothing horrible or outstanding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Recommendations to others considering Google Cloud Storage: I haven't found a major difference with any of them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? Saves space on internal storage. Ability to share docs & media with external people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite BK Bala K. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/27/2018 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "Google Cloud Storage Product Review" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? This product is very user intuitive and it is very easy tool to manage the data from anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? This product works well within the GCP suite. However, when it used external to AWS or any 3rd party product, we need to customize the security settings and more need to perform configurations inorder to make it work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? Solving Industrial asset management problem in a decentralized zone. Using this tool, i was able to bring in the fragmented data and created a structured data to apply ML Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Building Materials](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Building Materials") UB Verified User in Building Materials Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/23/2018 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "Good Storage service, but some improves needed" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? I like the speed and the facility of use. It is able to store as much files as you would. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? The search engine for the files is not fully optimized. It is not possible to order the files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? No problems found. As benefits, it seems robust. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Telecommunications](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Telecommunications") UT Verified User in Telecommunications Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/27/2018 "useful but need improvement" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? I would like to become more easy to use. Can use like folder. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? I feel it is not easy to use. I like it can be used like oradinary folder. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? I can store a lot of information at little cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Broadcast Media](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Broadcast Media") UB Verified User in Broadcast Media Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7/28/2018 "Google cloud storage" 3/5 What do you like best about Google Cloud Storage? Pricing for google cloud storage is very competitive and ability to enable versioning is good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Google Cloud Storage? The gustil is great with lots of options but should have some way to download documentation for offline Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Google Cloud Storage solving and how is that benefiting you? Deploying apps Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ## Questions about Google Cloud Storage? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Google Cloud Storage ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/discussions/new) ![Talha D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Talha D.") TD Talha Deshmukh • Last activity over 3 years ago How easily we can integrate GCS with any other tool? 2 Upvotes 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-easily-we-can-integrate-gcs-with-any-other-tool) JM joshua manaen • Last activity about 2 months ago I added a bunch of files on my phone but it won't let me access them on my tablet. 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-added-a-bunch-of-files-on-my-phone-but-it-won-t-let-me-access-them-on-my-tablet) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/discuss) ## Pricing Options Pricing provided by Google Cloud Storage. ### Free Free Per Month ### General network usage Pay As You Go Per Month ### Storage class Pay As You Go Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/pricing) Google Cloud Storage Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/aws-storage-gateway.jpg "Product Avatar Image") AWS Storage Gateway 4.5/5(62) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-storage-gateway-vs-google-cloud-storage) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_3a97b9f1db5fb047add69c0bdedf5939/amazon-simple-storage-service-s3.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Amazon Simple Storage... 4.6/5(948) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-simple-storage-service-s3-vs-google-cloud-storage) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-blob-storage.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Azure Blob Storage 4.6/5(109) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-blob-storage-vs-google-cloud-storage) ##### ##### Google Cloud Storage Features Performance High Availability Low Latency High Scalability Functionality Versioning Scalability Speed of access Security Business Continuity Data Security Encryption Reliability Redundancy Availability [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/features) ##### Categories on G2 [Managed Hosting](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-hosting)[WordPress Hosting](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-hosting)[Cloud Web Hosting](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-web-hosting) [Managed Hosting](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-hosting)[WordPress Hosting](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-hosting)[Cloud Web Hosting](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-web-hosting)[Object Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/object-storage-solutions)[Archive Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/archive-storage-solutions)[Cloud Application Hosting](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-application-hosting)[Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);) ##### Explore More [Is MongoDB worth the Atlas pricing for a small development team?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mongodb-worth-the-atlas-pricing-for-a-small-development-team)[Best app to track office expenses](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-app-to-track-office-expenses-in-2025)[Infor LN vs Infor SyteLine for an engineer-to-order manufacturer: which is worth the implementation investment?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/epicor-vs-syspro-vs-infor-cloudsuite-industrial-for-an-engineer-to-order-manufacturer-which-is-worth-the-implementation-investment) [Leading VoIP services for medium-sized enterprises](https://www.g2.com/discussions/leading-voip-services-for-medium-sized-enterprises)[Which apparel business management and ERP software supports EDI integration for fashion brands managing wholesale and retail operations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-apparel-business-management-and-erp-software-supports-edi-integration-for-fashion-brands-managing-wholesale-and-retail-operations)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)