Google One, the company's new cloud storage service, is now available for users in the US.
The company already gives you 15 GB of free online storage service through Google Drive. But if you're willing to pay a monthly subscription fee, you can get more space through Google One.
The cheapest plan starts at $1.99 a month and gives you 100 GB of storage. Pay $2.99 a month, and you can get 200 GB. In total, Google One features six different plans, which reach up to 30 TB of storage.
The new cloud service is essentially a rebrand of Google Drive, which used to encompass both paying and non-paying customers. The tech giant decided to overhaul Google Drive into a free internet storage platform and make Google One into a paid service.
However, Google One isn't an online file hosting repository like Dropbox; the service automatically allots whatever extra memory you buy to your Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos accounts.
Google One's interface is pretty minimal. It displays an overview of how much memory you're using, along with links to chat or call with a Google expert in the event you have a problem with a company service.
Perhaps the biggest perk of subscribing with Google's cloud service is that you can share your online storage with up to five family members who also have Google accounts. You simply send an invite and they can begin using the storage space too.
Another interesting perk is that Google One is promising to give out "extras," like credits on Google Play or deals on select hotels to paying subscribers. If you sign up now, you can receive a $5 credit on Google Play to movies, apps
The tech giant plans on rolling out Google One to more countries worldwide over the next few weeks. If you're in the market for a file hosting service, PCMag has our recommendations here.