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Google Drive vs Microsoft Intune
Google Drive
54 positive (68%) · 10 mixed (13%) · 15 negative (19%)
Trust + time weighted: +54%
AI summary — not a quote
Google Drive is widely regarded as a reliable and affordable cloud storage solution for personal use, document scanning, and basic backups. It is praised for its integration with the Google ecosystem and mobile convenience, but it faces significant criticism for its handling of bulk downloads. Users frequently complain that the service forces multiple files into .zip archives, making it a poor choice for professional client delivery or high-volume file management.
Pros
- Affordable pricing tiers and frequent promotional discounts via Google One
- Excellent mobile document scanning and PDF handling
- Reliable cross-platform syncing with options for offline access
- Seamless integration with other Google Workspace applications like Docs and Sheets
Cons
- Bulk downloads are automatically packaged into .zip archives, which is time-consuming and frustrating
- Poorly suited for professional client delivery due to download UI and zipping issues
- Metadata issues where downloaded files may lose original chronological ordering in galleries
- Removal of previously available unlimited storage options
Top excerpts
Yeah I have everything on Google Drive and then make them available offline. Makes it easy to keep track.
Google drive will download multiple files as a .zip, and you'll have to extract it to use the files properly.
Does your work genuinely not have any cloud storage like Google Drive or anything?
Google drive comes installed on your phone already and can handle pdfs perfectly.
I’m backing up a bunch of my data to Google Drive as we speak
Microsoft Intune
21 positive (49%) · 12 mixed (28%) · 10 negative (23%)
Trust + time weighted: +31%
AI summary — not a quote
Microsoft Intune is widely regarded as the standard for modern, cloud-based Windows device management, particularly for organizations already integrated into the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. While it is praised for facilitating Windows 11 migrations and reducing manual troubleshooting through Autopilot and device resets, it faces significant criticism for its slow deployment speeds and inconsistent user interface.
Pros
- Streamlines Windows 11 migrations and fleet-wide upgrades.
- Automates driver updates and patching via AutoPatch.
- Reduces manual troubleshooting by enabling easy device resets and loaner workflows.
- Strong integration with Microsoft 365 features like Conditional Access.
Cons
- Significant latency; policy and application changes can take 30 to 90 minutes to sync.
- Inconsistent UI and settings across different management screens.
- Lacks several granular features found in its on-premises predecessor, SCCM.
- Mac management capabilities are frequently described as subpar or poorly implemented.
Top excerpts
Intune CAN do Macs, but it doesnt exactly do them well.
If you have enough hands on experience with intune you should be good to go.
Parent context: Do you have access to Intune? Reply: Strongly recommend you do. They have free trial available.
Yea Intune is slow AF, We use it at work.
The worst thing is that when it comes to making changes on deployments that it takes Intune ages to propagate them across to figuring out how to force push those through helps a lot as well.