Head-to-head comparison
Google Drive vs Mux
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
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
Mux
Pros
- Battle-tested by HBO Max, Patreon, Robinhood
- Pay-as-you-go pricing scales with usage
- Free Mux Robots through May 15, 2026
Watch-outs
- Engineer required, not a plug-and-play product
- Pricing complexity for non-technical buyers
- DRM is a $100/month add-on
Which one should you pick?
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.
Pick Mux if
You’re building around custom video infrastructure. Mux is the developer-first video API used by serious products that need streaming infrastructure without building it from scratch. Pricing is $0.
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Frequently asked
What does Google Drive do better than Mux?
Google Drive's standout is "Cheapest serious cloud storage per GB". Mux doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Battle-tested by HBO Max, Patreon, Robinhood" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Google Drive; if the second does, pick Mux.
What are the trade-offs?
Google Drive: 30gb starter is too small for video. Mux: engineer required, not a plug-and-play product. 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 Mux doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Google Drive and Mux together?
Both are asset sharing tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Google Drive for one show or episode type and Mux for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.