Head-to-head comparison
Bunny.net vs Google Drive
Two of the asset sharing tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Ubiquitous shared drive with cheap storage and easy guest access.
Best for: Cross-platform teams
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Bunny.net
Pros
- $0.01/GB CDN bandwidth in EU/NA
- Free transcoding and player on Bunny Stream
- Genuinely cheap for high-traffic shows
Watch-outs
- DIY workflow, not a turnkey podcast host
- Pricing tiers vary by region
- Support is async and lighter touch
Google Drive
Pros
- Cheapest serious cloud storage per GB
- Universal access, everyone has a Google account
- Tightly integrated with Docs and Workspace
Watch-outs
- 30GB Starter is too small for video
- Pooled storage punishes one heavy user
- Share-permission UI confuses non-technical guests
Which one should you pick?
Pick Bunny.net if
You’re building around developer-driven hosting. Bunny is the European pay-as-you-go CDN and video platform that prices like infrastructure should, $0.01/GB for North American and European bandwidth.
Pick Google Drive if
You’re building around cross-platform teams. Google Drive is the cheapest serious cloud drive on the market, and it's where most podcast teams end up because everyone already has a Gmail. The 30GB Business Starter tier is too tight for video podcasts, and pooled storage means heavy users punish their teammates — but the price-per-GB still beats nearly everyone.
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Frequently asked
What does Bunny.net do better than Google Drive?
Bunny.net's standout is "$0.01/GB CDN bandwidth in EU/NA". Google Drive doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Cheapest serious cloud storage per GB" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Bunny.net; if the second does, pick Google Drive.
What are the trade-offs?
Bunny.net: diy workflow, not a turnkey podcast host. Google Drive: 30gb starter is too small for video. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Google Drive works on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android where Bunny.net doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Bunny.net and Google Drive together?
Both are asset sharing tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Bunny.net for one show or episode type and Google Drive for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.