Cloud Storage Prices Diverge Across File Sync, Collaboration, Backup Services

The cloud storage market has become increasingly divided between services designed for file synchronization and collaboration, and those built primarily for backup, privacy or large-scale storage.

Prices vary substantially depending on how much storage is needed. A user looking for 100 GB may pay less than $2 a month, while a business requiring tens of terabytes can face hundreds or thousands of dollars in monthly charges.

Google One offers a 100 GB plan at $1.99 per month, with higher tiers including 2 TB and 5 TB plans bundled with Google's AI services. Its shared storage option allows users to share up to 15 GB with five other people.