Google Drive (Google One)

At a glance

Google Drive is cloud storage you use with a single Google account. Storage is shared by Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos, and you add paid capacity through Google One (storage only) or Google AI plans (including Gemini). The free 15GB is generous and family sharing works for up to 6 people, so it is one of the most used cloud storage services in Korea.

Plans

• US price reference: 100GB USD 1.99, 2TB USD 9.99, AI Plus USD 4.99, AI Pro USD 19.99 (outside source)
• We could not confirm yearly prices for AI plans or whether a 30GB Lite plan exists in Korea. (needs verification)

Family sharing

• Up to 6 people including the manager share the storage. The manager must be 18 or older and everyone must live in the same country.
• AI Plus and AI Pro can also be shared with family, but some benefits such as YouTube Premium Lite are not shared.

Photo backup

• The Google Photos app automatically backs up Android and iOS photos and videos. (Needs verification: not confirmed directly on the official page this time)
• Backed-up photos also use the same storage.

Platform support

• Web, Android, iOS apps, Google Drive for desktop on Windows and macOS
• There is no official Linux app. (Needs verification)

Security

• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. (Needs verification)
• There is no end-to-end encryption for personal use. Client-side encryption is only for business Workspace. (Needs verification)
• Two-step verification and passkeys can be used.

Pros

• You can start with a free 15GB.
• Family sharing works for up to 6 people.
• With an AI plan you get storage and Gemini together.

Cons

• Storage is shared with Gmail and Photos, so the free capacity fills up faster than expected.
• No end-to-end encryption and no official Linux app.
• AI plan structures and KRW prices change often.

Who each plan suits

• Free: People who use Gmail and photo backup lightly
• Basic 100GB: Individuals who ran out of free storage and want the cheapest upgrade
• Standard 200GB: Households where 2~3 family members back up photos together
• Premium 2TB: Households that keep years of photos and videos for the whole family
• AI Plus: People who want to try Gemini lightly along with storage
• AI Pro: People who use Gemini heavily for work and also need large capacity
• AI Ultra: Professionals who need the highest AI limits and 20TB or more

Notes

• Information checked on: 2026-10-16
• Google One's KRW prices are only visible when logged in, so the KRW prices of the storage-only plans were filled in from Korean blog sources. Be sure to check before paying.
• Sources: Google One plans / Gemini subscription plans / Google AI Plus launch in Korea / Google One family sharing guide / Google AI Pro benefits guide / Korean price summary (outside source) / Korean price summary (outside source) / AI plan comparison (outside source) / AI Pro storage expansion (outside source) / AI Plus price cut (outside source)