Something to keep in mind is that the more organizations that have your data, the wider the door opens to third-party cyber attacks.

This means they can access your files and pass them on to, for example, government authorities, should they deem it justified. Both Google and Dropbox admit to sharing your data with third-party companies, and neither is a zero-knowledge provider. The drawback of third-party app integration is that it could compromise your privacy. Those already familiar with Google’s products will certainly benefit from the in-house app integration. Google Drive also works seamlessly with its own productivity tools, including Google Docs and Google Calendar. Google Drive also integrates with a wealth of third-party applications, including Microsoft 365 for document creation, plus software such as Salesforce and Adobe.

Users can create documents with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, and manage meetings and communication with apps such as Zoom and Slack.

Google Drive integrates Google Workspace apps into its service seamlessly (Image credit: Google)Īpp integration has kept Dropbox relevant over the years.

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