| Features | Google Drive | Dropbox | Microsoft OneDrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who can access it | Faculty, Staff, Students | Faculty, Staff, Students | Faculty, Staff, Students |
| Storage quota | Unlimited | 100 GB | 5 TB |
| File Size Limit | 5 TB | 50 GB | 250 GB |
| Mobile app platform | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, Xbox One |
| Folder Syncing | Google Drive for Desktop | Smart Sync with Dropbox Desktop Client | Sync with OneDrive |
| Mount storage on your computer | Google Drive for Desktop | Selective Sync with Dropbox Desktop Client | Map as Network Drive (Windows Only) |
| Recovery of deleted files | Yes, admins 25 days after users delete files. | Yes, up to 180 days after deletion. Users retrieve deleted files themselves. | Yes, 30 days. |
| Restore all files to a certain date | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Versioning | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File and Link sharing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Password for file sharing | No | Yes | Yes |
| Expiration dates for file sharing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Request and collect files | Request access to a known file in Google Drive | Request files to be uploaded from anyone | Share files with internal and external users |
| Document E-Signature | Available via 3rd Party Add-on | Available via 3rd Party Add-on | Available via 3rd Party Add-on |
| Collaboration Tools | Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drawings MS Office integration | Paper (Documents), MS Office integration, Google Docs | MS Office Online or Office 365 Word, Excel, Powerpoint |
| Transfer Ownership | Yes | Yes | No |
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