Google Cloud Storage vs IDrive e2
Object storage and egress pricing, head to head.
| Metric | Google Cloud Storage | IDrive e2 | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage ($/GB-month) | $0.0200 | $0.0050 | IDrive e2 |
| Egress ($/GB) | $0.1200 | FREE | IDrive e2 |
| Egress terms | Google Cloud Storage: ~$0.12/GB to internet (tiered) IDrive e2: free up to 3× active storage, then $0.01/GB | ||
| Free tier | Google Cloud Storage: 5 GB-mo (US regions) IDrive e2: 10 GB storage; 50% off first year | ||
Egress usually dominates the bill for download-heavy workloads — weight it accordingly. Run your numbers in the calculator →