storage.to vs Google Drive

Use storage.to when...

• You need to share a file with someone outside your organization
• You want a friction-free download experience for recipients
• You want files to automatically disappear after delivery
• Sharing with people who don't have Google accounts

Use Google Drive when...

• Real-time collaboration on documents
• Long-term storage for files you need for months or years
• You're already using Google Workspace
• You need version history and file recovery

Sharing Workflow

Google Drive: Upload file, navigate to file, click share, configure permissions, copy link. Recipients may need to request access or sign in. storage.to: Drop file, get link. Done. Recipients click and download instantly.

Privacy & Data Collection

Google Drive: Part of Google's ecosystem. Files are scanned, indexed, and used to improve Google's services. storage.to: Minimal data collection. No account required. Files are encrypted at rest and deleted automatically.

Storage Model

Google Drive: 15GB free storage shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. Files persist until you delete them. storage.to: No storage limits. Upload as much as you want (25GB per file). Files auto-delete after 1-7 days.

Recipient Experience

Google Drive: Recipients may need to sign in, request access, or deal with permission errors. storage.to: Click link, click download. No account, no sign-in, no friction.