Google Drive
Stackby
| Feature | Google Drive | Stackby |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $1.99/mo | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Best For | individuals, students, small-teams, google-workspace-users | small-businesses, solopreneurs, budget-conscious-teams, non-technical-users |
| Founded | 2012 | 2019 |
| Cloud Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Sharing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Docs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sheets | ✓ | ✗ |
| Slides | ✓ | ✗ |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Api Columns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Column Types | ✗ | ✓ |
| Views | ✗ | ✓ |
| Forms | ✗ | ✓ |
| Automations | ✗ | ✓ |
| Pre Built Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Google Drive Pros
- 15GB free storage
- Deep integration with Google apps
- Real-time collaboration
- Powerful search across all files
✗ Google Drive Cons
- Privacy concerns with Google scanning
- Desktop app can be confusing
- File organization gets messy at scale
✓ Stackby Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- API column type for live data
- Pre-built templates for common use cases
- Good Airtable alternative
✗ Stackby Cons
- Smaller user community
- UI less polished than competitors
- Limited automation capabilities
The Verdict
Google Drive is built for individuals and students, with a focus on cloud-storage and file-sharing. Stackby targets small businesses and solopreneurs and leads with api-columns and column-types.
Pricing is close: Google Drive starts at $1.99/mo versus $5/mo for Stackby — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Google Drive edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4.1). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Google Drive offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Stackby takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Google Drive has a slight overall edge — but if very affordable pricing matters most to you, Stackby may still be the right call.