Google Drive vs Microsoft Teams

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Two Tech stack tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.
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The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says
  • Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Tech stack ranking, Google Drive places 24 and Microsoft Teams 30 of 72.

Side by side

Google Drive and Microsoft Teams compared
At a glance
Google Drive logoGoogle Drive
Microsoft Teams logoMicrosoft Teams
Starts at€6.80/mo$4/mo
Free planYesYes
APIYesYes
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

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Google Drive

  • Google account (free)Every Google Account comes with up to 15 GB of storage.Free
  • Google Workspace StarterBusiness email, 30 GB pooled storage per person, video meetings with 100 participants.€81.60/yr/seat
  • Google Workspace Standard2 TB storage per person, meeting recording and 150 participants.€163.20/yr/seat
  • Google Workspace Plus5 TB storage per person, attendance tracking and 500 participants.€253.20/yr/seat
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Microsoft Teams

  • Teams (free)Free version of Teams for chat, files and meetings; meeting links work up to 60 minutes.Free
  • Microsoft Teams EssentialsMeetings up to 30 hours with 300 participants and 10 GB storage per user; 4 per user per month paid yearly.$48/yr/seat
  • Microsoft 365 Business BasicWeb and mobile Microsoft 365 apps with Teams and 1 TB storage; 7 per user per month paid yearly.$84/yr/seat
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard with CopilotDesktop Microsoft 365 apps with Teams and Copilot; 23.50 per user per month paid yearly.$282/yr/seat

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

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Choose Google Drive if…

Small teams and agencies that share files with clients and colleagues and already work in Docs, Sheets and Gmail.

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Choose Microsoft Teams if…

Companies on Microsoft 365 that want chat, video meetings, calling and file collaboration in one app, from small teams on the free version to larger organisations.

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