Google Drive Data Room review

What it does well

• +Familiar folder structure and permission controls mean most investors and founders already know how to navigate it without training.
• +Shared drives support granular access at the file or folder level, including view only and comment only settings.
• +Version history and native integration with Google Docs and Sheets suit collaborative financial models.

Where it falls short

• −There is no document level analytics showing which investor viewed which page, and no built in NDA gate or dynamic watermarking.
• −Because it is a general purpose storage product rather than a VDR, permission mistakes such as an accidentally public link are a real and reported risk.

Pricing

Google Drive storage is free up to 15GB shared across a personal account, while Google Workspace Business Starter begins at roughly $7 per user per month, with higher tiers adding more storage and admin controls.

Security and compliance

Google Workspace holds ISO 27001, SOC 2 and SOC 3 certifications, with HIPAA support available under a signed business associate agreement on eligible plans.