The verdict
On the data we hold, Google Drive comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Both have a free plan, so you can try each before you pay.
- Google Drive starts lower, at €6.80/mo against €28/mo.
- Only Google Drive has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
- In our Tech stack ranking, Google Drive places 24 and Sendcloud 48 of 72.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | €6.80/mo | €28/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | No |
| Links |
Plans and pricing
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
Sendcloud
- FreeNo subscription fee and no courier contract needed, up to 20 parcels per month.Free
- LiteEUR 28 per month plus EUR 0.10 per label; 3 users, 3 integrations, up to 4,800 labels per year.€28/mo
- GrowthEUR 87 per month plus EUR 0.09 per label; 5 users, branded returns and tracking, up to 12,000 labels per year.€87/mo
- PremiumEUR 175 per month plus EUR 0.08 per label; 10 users, advanced returns, analytics, up to 120,000 labels per year.€175/mo
- ProEUR 639 per month plus EUR 0.07 per label; unlimited users, up to 360,000 labels per year, customer success manager.€639/mo
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose Google Drive if…
Small teams and agencies that share files with clients and colleagues and already work in Docs, Sheets and Gmail.
Choose Sendcloud if…
Online shops that ship enough parcels to want several carriers, branded tracking and a returns portal without building shipping logistics themselves, mainly in Europe.
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