What Is Google One, and Should You Subscribe?

15 gigabytes of free cloud storage is shared across all of the accounts. That space doesn't stretch far these days with videos of your kids, hi-res photos of your pets, and work files. There are several tiers to expand your cloud storage for a monthly fee. Storage can be shared with your family, but there are other benefits to subscribe to.

There are other cloud storage options if you don't want to use Google. We have advice on how to stay under your 15-gigabyte allowance if you want to change your data-hoarding habits. All in on Apple? We have a guide to Apple One.

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How much does the one include and how does it cost?

There are three main tiers of Google One.

• 100-GB Plan: For $2 per month or $20 per year, you get 100 gigabytes you can share with up to five family members, plus access to Google experts, Play Store credits, special editing features in Google Photos, discounts on Google hardware, and deals on select hotels.
• 200-GB Plan: For $3 per month or $30 per year, you get 200 GB with the same perks as above, plus 3 percent back on purchases from the Google Store.
• 2-TB Plan: For $10 per month or $100 per year, you get 2 terabytes with family sharing, the same perks as the first tier, 10 percent back on purchases from the Google Store, and a VPN for Android and iOS.