1. Zoho WorkDrive
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Team file storage from Zoho.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with Google Cloud Storage
- Built in India (Chennai)
Cloud storage & file sharing · Alternatives
Best Google Cloud Storage alternatives in India (2026)
Google Cloud Storage is a cloud storage & file sharing product from Google, Mountain View, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 10 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Google Cloud Storage are Zoho WorkDrive (₹150/mo), Amazon S3 (Pay as you go), Wasabi (₹600/mo), Azure Blob Storage (Pay as you go) and Egnyte (₹1,600/mo). DigiLocker is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a Google Cloud Storage alternative
There is no free plan
Google Cloud Storage has no free tier. 10 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Google Cloud Storage is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Google Cloud Storage alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Google Cloud Storage's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Google Cloud Storage (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho WorkDrive | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Amazon S3 | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 3 |  Wasabi | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 4 |  Azure Blob Storage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Egnyte | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Citrix ShareFile | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Tresorit | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  DigiLocker | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 9 |  JioCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  DigiBoxx | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Microsoft OneDrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Dropbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Box | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  FileCloud | $7/user/month (Server Essentials, annual) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  iCloud Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 16 |  Hivenet | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 17 |  Cubbit | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  pCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 19 |  Sync.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  MEGA | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Google Cloud Storage alternatives in detail
2. Amazon S3
Amazon Web Services · Seattle · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.3/5
Object storage on AWS.
Pay as you go
Free trial
₹600/mo
Free trial
4. Azure Blob Storage
Microsoft · Redmond · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.3/5
Object storage on Azure.
Pay as you go
Free trial
5. Egnyte
Egnyte · Mountain View · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.3/5
Content governance for business.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
6. Citrix ShareFile
Progress · Raleigh · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.3/5
Secure file sharing for business.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
7. Tresorit
Tresorit · Zurich · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.2/5
End-to-end encrypted business storage.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
8. DigiLocker
Government of India · New Delhi · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.8/5
Official document wallet for Indian citizens.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Google Cloud Storage
- Has a free plan — Google Cloud Storage does not
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Cloud Storage
- Has a free plan — Google Cloud Storage does not
- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
Key features
- Cloud storage and backup
- AI Photoplay
- Easy Share
10. DigiBoxx
DigiBoxx · Bengaluru · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Indian cloud storage with 20 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Google Cloud Storage
- Has a free plan — Google Cloud Storage does not
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Google Cloud Storage alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Google Cloud Storage alternatives
Indian alternatives to Google Cloud Storage
How to choose a Google Cloud Storage alternative
- Use the storage bundled with your suite unless you need special compliance or capacity.
- Check version history length and ransomware recovery.
- Compare per-user cost at your actual capacity needs.
Google Cloud Storage alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Google Cloud Storage in 2026?+
The closest matches to Google Cloud Storage on App Advisor are Zoho WorkDrive (₹150/mo), Amazon S3 (Pay as you go), Wasabi (₹600/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Google Cloud Storage, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Google Cloud Storage?+
Yes. 10 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: DigiLocker (Free), JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Google Cloud Storage?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho WorkDrive starts lowest at ₹150/mo. DigiLocker also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Google Cloud Storage?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho WorkDrive (₹150/mo), DigiLocker (Free), JioCloud (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Google Cloud Storage vs Zoho WorkDrive: which is better?+
Zoho WorkDrive is the closest match to Google Cloud Storage in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Google Cloud Storage alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cloud storage & file sharing or a category Google Cloud Storage also covers, and Google's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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