Finder-style window
Browse Drive like local files, with a familiar Mac layout and interactions.
Google Drive file management built for Mac
Drive Buddy, Google Drive for Mac
Manage Google Drive in a Finder-style window, with fast file actions, multi-account support, and macOS productivity features.
Finder-style window
Multiple accounts
Quick Look
Menu bar access
Global search
Features built for speed and control
A Mac-first Google Drive experience focused on file management and system workflows.
Drive Buddy is a Google Drive client for Mac that helps you browse and manage Google Workspace files (Docs, Sheets, Slides) in a Finder-style window, without relying on the browser.
Multiple accounts
Use personal and Workspace accounts in one app, switch instantly.
File operations
Copy, move, rename, export, upload, and download directly from your Mac.
Menu bar access
Open recent, starred, shared, or search from the menu bar.
Global search
Use a global shortcut to find files instantly, without switching contexts.
Quick Look
Preview files without opening them, ideal for scanning folders fast.
Widgets
Pin important files and shortcuts with macOS widgets.
Drag and drop, shortcuts
Native drag and drop plus keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflows.
Designed for macOS
- Native macOS interface and windowing
- Quick Look previews and drag and drop across apps
- Optimized for Apple silicon
- Dark Mode and system appearance support
- Respects macOS system permissions and security models
Secure, compliant, and privacy-focused
Drive Buddy uses Google’s official APIs and follows Google API usage guidelines. It is annually recertified under Google’s CASA Tier 2 requirements to ensure ongoing compliance and security.
Trademark notice: Google Drive and Google Docs are trademarks of Google LLC. Drive Buddy is developed by Squiblo and is not affiliated with Google LLC.
Frequently asked questions
Is Drive Buddy an official Google Drive app?
Drive Buddy is a third-party macOS app developed by Squiblo. It uses Google’s official APIs to access your Drive data securely, but it is not built or endorsed by Google.
Is it safe to use with my Google account?
Yes. Drive Buddy uses Google’s OAuth authentication and never stores your password. Access is limited to the permissions you explicitly grant, and you can revoke access at any time from your Google account.
Can I manage multiple Google Drive accounts?
Yes. Drive Buddy supports multiple Google accounts, including personal and Workspace accounts, with fast switching inside the app.
Is Drive Buddy free?
Drive Buddy includes a free trial so you can test all features. After the trial, continued use requires a subscription or a lifetime purchase via Apple In-App Purchase.
Why use Drive Buddy instead of Google Drive for desktop?
Drive Buddy focuses on a Mac-first experience. It offers a Finder-style interface, fast file operations, Quick Look, shortcuts, widgets, and menu bar access, without background sync or mirrored folders.
A better way to use Google Drive on Mac
Download Drive Buddy and manage Google Drive the way macOS was designed to work.
Try Drive Buddy
Free trial. Download via the Mac App Store.