Google One vs. Google Drive: This is how the subscription model works

With Google One, Google has introduced a new subscription model for online storage. Thus, new functions were also introduced and integrated into Google Drive. You can find more information about Google One in the following practical tip.

Google One: This is how the new cloud storage works

The functionality of Google One does not change compared to the conventional Google Drive.

• Furthermore, attachments and files for your booked storage space are counted.
  
• Uploaded photos in original quality also consume your online storage space, as with Google Drive.
  
• As before, "high quality" images that you uploaded to Google Photos are not counted.
• The same continues with music uploaded to Play Music.
  
• So you can continue to use your Google services as usual without restrictions and access and synchronize the data from your smartphone or computer.

Google One vs. Google Drive: the differences and features

Google One is just a new subscription model for more cloud storage and not a separate service.

• So Google only offers an extension for Google Drive and does not separate the storage space.
  
• That is why the management of your files runs unchanged via Google Drive and no additional app or software is required.
  
• A feature that Google offers to Google One customers is, among other things, an extra 24-hour customer service, where support can be contacted at any time by phone, email or chat.
  
• You can also use Google One's "family storage space" to share your storage space with up to five other family members and share a data package.
• Your uploaded files remain separate and the owner has the option of dividing the storage differently.
• You also get additional benefits in the form of Google Play credits and discounts on hotel reservations.
• Finally, you get up to 10% credit when you buy certain Google products from the Google Store.
  

How to book Google One storage space

There are several ways to subscribe to Google One.

• You can open the Google Drive website in your browser and click on "More storage space" in the lower left corner.
  
• You can do the same in the Google Drive app or in the "Backup and Sync" desktop program.
  
• Another option is to open the Google One website: one.google.com.
  
• Now you have to choose your storage size and finally book it to your Google Account.
  
• You can pay with your deposited credit cards, accounts as well as Google Pay and your Google Play credit.
  

In the video: plenty of storage for on the go at a great price

Another article gives an overview of all prices for Google One storage space.