Get the most out of Google Drive with the help of this bespoke desktop client specifically made for Linux distributions
Looking for a good Google Drive client for Linux? Then look no further than overGrive.
Here’s what you need to know right from the start
overGrive is not just some cross-platform app made with Electron, but an app made specifically for Linux distributions. It works with a wide range of Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Fedora, Mint, Fedora, Arch Linux, Manjaro, and many others.
It’s also compatible with most Linux desktop environments including Unity, Gnome, KDE, LXDE, LXQt, Xfce, DDE, Cinnamon, MATE, Cosmic, and Pantheon, which is, on its own, an impressive aspect.
Lastly, you should know that overGrive is a paid product. However, fret not, its one-time license is quite competitively priced, and there’s even a 14-day trial for users who want to try out the app before buying.
Feature rundown
Right off the bat, overGrive gives a good vibe and makes a solid impression. Once installed, it lives the Linux upper bar, and it gets the job done without ever getting in your way.
Its features include auto sync and backup local files to Google Drive, auto-sync Google Drive files to your computer, and the ability to convert Google Docs to Office File formats for offline editing purposes (and vice-versa).
Furthermore, the app allows you to exclude files by extension, select how items are removed from Google Drive, sync multiple accounts (however, be mindful of the fact that a license is required for each separate account).
Conclusion
While not particularly impressive in terms of functionality, overGrive is definitely a high-quality product. It brings your Google Drive files a lot closer to you, without being an annoyance.
Furthermore, it also provides you with various nifty features that are meant to extend the functionality of Google Drive, as well as improve the overall user experience (for example, the ability to exclude files, as well as the document conversion feature).
