--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Google Cloud Storage. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Google Cloud Storage Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Cloud Storage Software](/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) > [Google Cloud Storage](/software/174303/google-cloud-storage) # Google Cloud Storage Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/174303/google-cloud-storage Page: 1 / 93\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/174303/google-cloud-storage?page=2) > Online object storage solution that makes it possible for enterprises and developers to store, archive and analyze critical data. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 2290 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 2290 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.02 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Free Trial: New customers get $300 in free credits to spend on Cloud Run during the first 90 days. Free Usage per Month: All customers get 5 GB of US regional storage free per month, not charged against your credits. General Pricing: Standard Storage - starting at $.02 per GB per month; Nearline Storage - starting at $.01 per GB per month; Coldline Storage - starting at $.004 per GB per month; Archive Storage - starting at $.0012 per GB per month - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Backup and Recovery - Data Migration - Data Storage Management - Encryption - File Transfer - Real Time Synchronisation - Remote Access/Control - Version Control ## Integrations (3 total) - Acronis Cyber Backup - Egnyte - Rubrik ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) ## Related Categories - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) - [IaaS Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/32015/infrastructure-as-a-service-solutions/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Useful ability to select where geographically the data will be stored and great granular control over your data. > > **Cons**: The complexity was very high in general although initial setup was fairly straightforward. ----- ### "Great Document Management Platform" — 5.0/5 > **James** | *1 October 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great file sharing and document storage and management platform with a great user interface for an ease of use > > **Cons**: Customer Support can be a limitation with any google product, as well as minor bugs and issues, but that is the only feedback ----- ### "Working and playing, I use it every day" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *15 August 2024* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excellent API options. I use this across various devices - my Desktop PC using Windows, my phone using Android, my laptop using Linux and my NAS using OMV. Widely supported, lots of easy automation options. > > **Cons**: The Android app can be frustrating sometimes, especially in comparison to basic file explorers. > > I use this every single day. From backing up photos from my phone, to my OS on my NAS being automatically backed up, along with my Docker Compose file. Even when I play games on my Steam Deck, there's a handy script to add Cloud Saves to games which don't support it. ----- ### "Google Cloud Storage Review" — 5.0/5 > **Nonjabulo** | *14 December 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Google Cloud Storage is how easy it is to store and access files from anywhere. It’s super reliable, so I never have to worry about losing important documents, and it’s simple to share files with others. Plus, it’s flexible you can store anything from small documents to big media files, and you only pay for the space you use. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Google Cloud Storage is that it can get a bit expensive as you store more data. Also, the user interface isn't always the easiest to navigate, especially if you're not familiar with cloud storage. It takes a little time to figure out all the features and options. > > My overall experience with Google Cloud Storage has been positive. It’s reliable for storing and accessing files from anywhere, and I like how easy it is to share documents. However, the costs can add up if you're storing a lot of data, and the interface could be a bit more user-friendly for beginners. But overall, it’s a solid service for managing files in the cloud. ----- ### "Powerful but restrictive and frustrating" — 1.0/5 > **Aaron** | *15 September 2024* | Management Consulting | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: We appreciated Google Cloud’s robust infrastructure and extensive global network, which supports a wide range of services. > > **Cons**: We felt frustrated by the take-out/export process, which seems designed to make us stick with their platform, making us feel blackmailed. > > Google Cloud provided powerful infrastructure, but the restrictive export process left us feeling trapped and dissatisfied. ----- Page: 1 / 93\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/174303/google-cloud-storage?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/174303/google-cloud-storage) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data