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Uzone.id – Digital-based media storage has now become an inseparable part of society. Like iCloud and Google Drive which are popular among digital society. So, which digital storage is better for photos and videos?
iCloud is a storage service for iOS and macOS created by Apple in 2011. In this digital storage, users can secure documents, music, videos, photos, and other files that can be accessed on every device.
On the other hand, Google Drive is a digital storage service developed by Google in 2012. This service is available on desktop computers, mobile devices, and laptops. In addition, Google Drive can also be used on Chromecast and Android.
Both Apple’s digital storage and Google’s digital storage provide solutions for storing large amounts of content or data. Of course, each digital storage has various features that are attractive to users, here are the differences between each digital storage:
Storage Capacity
Users can enjoy initial digital storage for free with a capacity of 5 GB for iCloud. This small capacity is often complained about by Apple users because they feel it is not enough. Meanwhile, Google Drive offers free digital storage with a larger capacity for its users, which is 15 GB.
Platform Integration
iCloud can be integrated with Apple and non-Apple products. However, this product is more suitable for users with iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, because this platform is designed for Apple users even though it can be accessed from a Windows PC.
Meanwhile, Google Drive is more flexible, because it can be accessed through various platforms including Windows, iOS, macOS, and Android.
Backup and Sync
iCloud allows users to back up photos, videos, application data, and settings from different devices. iCloud Photos and iCloud Music Library sync media across devices as well. While Google Drive only backs up photos, videos, files, and documents. However, users can sync various folders from their devices.
Security
There is no doubt about the storage security of these two giant technology companies. Because both iCloud and Google Drive guarantee high-level security to their loyal users. For iCloud, it is equipped with end-to-end data encryption, with two-factor authentication.
Google Drive also implements things that ensure good data encryption, two-factor authentication, and advanced AI that detects suspicious activity.
Features
One of the interesting features available on iCloud is editing. With this digital storage service, users can adjust color levels and use automatic correction to create quality images quickly through Apple’s default Photos application. Meanwhile, Google Drive allows its users to automatically correct colors on images and stylish filters through Google Photos.
Collaboration and Sharing
To collaborate and share data on iCloud, users can create links to send photos via email. Although it is difficult to share through other applications directly. On the other hand, Google Drive allows its users to create links and directly share photos, videos, or other files via email. Not only that, users can also use Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) to share photos.
Price
Apple’s digital storage, iCloud is priced starting at US$0.99/month with a capacity of 50 GB, with other packages available with larger capacities. Meanwhile, to subscribe to Google Drive, users must pay US$1.99/month to enjoy storage with a capacity of 100 GB, with other larger capacities available.
Here are the details of the price packages for both services:
Storage Capacity iCloud Google Drive 5 GB Free Not applicable 15 GB Not applicable Free 50 GB US$0,99 Not applicable 100 GB Not applicable US$1,99 200 GB US$2,99 US$2,99 2 TB US$9,99 US$9,99
Overall, the choice between iCloud and Google Drive depends on user preference and the device used. Both digital storage services have their advantages in meeting your photo and video storage needs!
