With six subscription tiers to choose from, each with a range of benefits, things can get confusing pretty quickly. We’ve done the hard work for you, and we’ll take you through the cost and benefits associated with each tier, as well as explain how to get — and how to cancel — a Google One subscription.
Isn’t Google One the same as Google Drive?
There are six tiers of subscription to choose from:
We should point out that you’re unlikely to need 30TB of storage unless you are storing alotof files and videos. If this is the case, it’s definitely worth shopping around for thebest cloud storage services, as Google One may not be the most affordable.
What perks do Google One plans have?
Each tier has its own perks, and some are pretty sweet. We’ll break these down for you to make it easier for you to choose.
With all Google One plans, you get:
With the 200GB plan, you also get 3% cashback on Google Store purchases. Pick up the 2TB plan, and this increases to 10% cashback — and you’ll also get a VPN by Google One for your phone for extra security online. You can quickly turn on the VPN by opening the app and scrolling down toEnable VPNin theHometab, then ensuring the toggle is switched on.
The top three tiers don’t provide any additional perks.
To view your benefits, just open the app and go to theBenefitstab, then tapLearn Morenext to the benefit you’re interested in.
Sharing your Google One plan with family members
you may share your storage with up to five family members. Here’s how to do that:
How to change or cancel your Google One subscription
If you find you’ve got too little — or too much — storage, it’s easy to change your subscription. In the app, just go toSettings>Change Membershipand choose which tier you’d like. On the Google One site, selectStoragein the left-hand menu, then hitGet More Storage.
To cancel your membership altogether, just go toSettings>Cancel Membershipin the app or on the Google One site in your browser.
