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What is the best cloud storage for personal use?
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Best cloud storage for personal use
Price
Platforms
Offline access
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pCloud
$0-7.99/month
Windows, Mac, Linux
Yes
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NextCloud
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Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Windows Phone
Yes
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Mega
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Windows; Android; iOS; Mac OS X; Chrome OS; Linux
Yes
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Filen
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$0-96/year
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pCloud
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pCloud
My Recommendation for
pCloud
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Experiences
1
Pros
12
Cons
3
Specs
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Pro
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Cross-platform
Backup and use your files from any device with Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, or iOS.
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Encryption costs extra
pCloud's encryption is called pCloud Crypto and is not included if you only buy storage (about the same price as the 500 GB storage).
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IndependentEnbilulu's Experience
pCloud Crypto kept crashing every time I opened the app. Everything worked great with free trial. Was easy. I bought the lifetime for both and now I cannot use it because it crashes all the time. And my files in pCloud Crypto were there but I could not open. And no response from tech support. Extremely slow to upload large files. I am asking for full refund and dispute the charges with my credit card company. I want a company I can call when there is a problem so probably going with SpiderOak or Dropbox. Maybe iDrive.
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Specs
Platforms:
Windows, Mac, Linux
Offline access:
Yes
Versioning:
Yes
Mobile App:
Yes
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Pro
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Lifetime options for storage space
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Con
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No Bitcoin payment support
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No file size limits
Allows you to store your HD videos, FLAC music files, and large documents.
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pCloud Crypto keeps crashing every time the app is opened
Everything worked great with free trial. Was easy. Started happening after lifetime was bought. And no response from tech support. Extremely slow to upload large files.
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Pro
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Desktop app doesn't take space on hard disk
Computers see it as a network drive.
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Very reliable
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Linux client
Support for all file systems and distributions.
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No synchronization speed limits
Sync files as fast as your internet plan allows you to.
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Nice media capabilities
Has a built-in pdf and image viewer and media player for music and video streaming.
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Easy sharing
A lot of sharing options between accounts and other non-pCloud-users.
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Rewind option for free
Rewind option is possible for free up to 15 days back in time, 30 days back with Premium plans and you can pay for a whole year of file versioning only 39 EUR.
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Other users can upload files to your storage
Have others upload files directly to your account from any browser using "Upload links".
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Free 20gb of storage
Higher than all the other cloud services except Mega.
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$0-7.99/month
Recommend
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NextCloud
My Rec
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NextCloud
My Recommendation for
NextCloud
All
5
Pros
2
Cons
2
Specs
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Pro
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Android and iOS support
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Con
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Complicated
It's cumbersome and takes time.
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Specs
Platforms:
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Windows Phone
Offline access:
Yes
Versioning:
Yes
Mobile App:
Yes
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Pro
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Open source
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Con
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AGPLv3 Licensed
License on the free version heavily discourages any non-personal use cases.
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Mega
My Rec
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Mega
My Recommendation for
Mega
All
9
Pros
6
Cons
2
Specs
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Pro
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50GB free
There's also three upgrade plans, starting at 500GB and $110/yr.
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Con
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No account recovery
The only way to access your account is with a password and there is no way to recover it if you lose it.
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Specs
Platforms:
Windows; Android; iOS; Mac OS X; Chrome OS; Linux
Offline access:
Yes
Versioning:
Yes
Mobile App:
Yes
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Pro
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Open source client
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Con
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Higher than normal chance of a forced service shutdown
Mega has a higher than normal chance of having legal troubles due its founders past, thus there's a higher than normal chance that the service may be shut down with all your files in it and no way to retrieve them.
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Functional web interface
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Easy to use
Just drag and drop files in the browser window, then create a link for sharing. You will need an account to create a link. To streamline the process for new users you can start uploading as soon as you access the website and create an account while it's uploading.
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Client-side encryption
All files uploaded to Mega are first encrypted on the users side. To access files a decryption key must be supplied. For ease of use, the decryption key can be appended to the URL you share.
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Cross platform
Linux, Windows and Mac.
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Filen
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Filen
My Recommendation for
Filen
All
4
Pros
4
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Pro
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10 GB free plan
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Multi platforms
Windows, Linux, MacOs, Android, iOS.
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Zero knowledge encryption
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Multi devices: browser, desktop, mobile
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here
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1
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Sync
My Rec
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Sync
My Recommendation for
Sync
All
4
Pros
4
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Pro
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Encryption
Data is fully encrypted on the client-side, both in-transit and at-rest.
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Pro
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Two-factor authentication
Even free accounts offer 2FA.
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Privacy conscious
Terms and conditions favor user privacy.
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Pro
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5GB of free storage
250% more space than Dropbox basic plan.
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$0-96/year
Recommend
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Infomaniak kDrive
My Rec
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Infomaniak kDrive
My Recommendation for
Infomaniak kDrive
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$4.99+/MONTH
Recommend
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Dropbox
My Rec
ommendation
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Dropbox
My Recommendation for
Dropbox
All
20
Pros
14
Cons
5
Specs
Top
Con
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No privacy
Extensive collecting and distribution of user data to commercial third parties.
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Pro
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Up to 18GB of free storage space
Dropbox personal accounts start out free, with 2GB of space, but users can get extra space by recommending the site to friends, or taking part in events like "Dropquest", where users can win extra space by solving puzzles.
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Specs
Platforms:
Windows, Linux, OSX, Android, iOS, Windows Phone
Offline access:
Yes
Versioning:
Yes
Top
Con
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Not secure
They don't apply end-to-end encryption, files are visible to admins, governments, etc..
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Pro
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Allows sharing a folder
Using a desktop client: right click on the folder you want to share and select Dropbox > Share This Folder, then enter the e-mail addressees of people you want to share the folder with.
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Con
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Too little free space
There is just too little of free space available comparing to the competition.
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Pro
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Easy to use
You can use Dropbox via website, by installing a desktop client that creates a folder that you simply drag and drop files into, or with their mobile app. Everything synchronizes across all devices used and cloud storage. And Dropbox offers easy methods of sharing whatever is within it.
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Con
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All-or-nothing (non-selective) upload
Uploading generated contents (cache, compiled code, etc.) is prone to conflicts, wastes bandwidth and free space.
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Allows sharing a single file via link
Whether using desktop client or web interface, simply right click on the file you want to share and select Dropbox > Share link, then send the link to the people you want to share the file with. The recipient does not require a Dropbox account.
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Con
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Dropbox keeps deleting features, chasing customers away
For instance, all photo albums got deleted. It used to be very easy to share a couple og photos, now it's PAINFUL and must be done file by file.
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Pro
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Cross-platform desktop and mobile
Dropbox is available on iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows, OS X and Linux. By having a client for so many OS's pretty much anyone is covered no matter what kind of device or OS they are using.
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Instant disaster recovery
Your files always synced online means instant disaster recovery. When your hard drive becomes unbootable, pick up another laptop and just carry on with your life from where you last saved.
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Pro
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Desktop client has no file size limit
As long as you have enough storage available, you can upload files of any size using Dropbox desktop client.
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Pro
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Linux support
Dropbox offers native Linux support, integrates with Nautilus file manager.
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Pro
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Lots of addons and integrations
There are official and third-party Dropbox add-ons that extend the functionality of the service and add ease of use of existing features. Additionally, Dropbox can be integrated with existing applications to bring its functionality to other apps.
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30-day version control
Dropbox keeps deleted and earlier versions of files for a month.
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Pro
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Folders can be downloaded compressed to save bandwidth
To save bandwidth and download speed you can choose to compress a folder into a zip archive for download.
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Available free storage can be increased with referrals
You get extra free space for you and your friend if they sign up.
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Adjustable bandwidth use
To not slow down the network or save traffic you can limit the upload and download speeds of Dropbox.
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Smart updates to big files
If a small portion of the file is changed it sends/receives only the differences (not the whole file), which is fast and bandwidth-efficient.
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$0-9.99/month
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iCloud
My Rec
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iCloud
My Recommendation for
iCloud
All
7
Experiences
1
Pros
3
Cons
2
Specs
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Pro
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Web access
Easy web access from any device.
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Con
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Apple devices only by default
Requires at least one Apple device for activation.
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lostinlodos's Experience
Simple and easily integrates to apple products. With simple cloud software accessible from Linux, some Unix versions. and Windows.
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Specs
Platforms:
OSX; iOS
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Pro
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Inexpensive
99 cents for 50GB $2.99 for 200GB $9.99 for 2TB.
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Con
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Compatibility
Requires extra software for native use on non-Apple devices. Though web use is available anywhere HTML 5 is supported.
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Pro
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Synchronisation and backup services
iCloud syncs a users settings and files across a range of Apple hardware making for a simple solution to backup and sync data across ones Apple devices.
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Microsoft OneDrive
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Microsoft OneDrive
My Recommendation for
Microsoft OneDrive
All
8
Pros
5
Cons
2
Specs
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Pro
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Share files and folders easily
You can choose what files and folders to share with other people then send them a link.
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Con
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Strictest code of conduct
Terms of Service forbid any kind of nudity, or that incites, advocates, or expresses pornography or racism among other things.
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Specs
Offline access:
Yes
Mobile App:
Yes
Password protected link sharing:
Yes
Cloud Storage:
Yes
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Pro
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Integrates with Microsoft Office software
It integrates with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc as if you were using OneDrive locally.
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Con
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No client for Linux
No client for Linux.
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Pro
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No setup for Windows 8/8.1/10
If you use Windows 8 or later, OneDrive is already built in your system and can be accessed via file explorer.
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Unlimited storage for Office 365 users
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Collaboration via Office 365
If you use Office 365 with OneDrive, you can share a file to edit collaboratively in real time.
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$0-1.99/month
Recommend
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4
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Google Drive
My Rec
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Google Drive
My Recommendation for
Google Drive
All
16
Pros
10
Cons
5
Specs
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Con
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No official client for Linux
Google as of yet has a client for Linux, leaving many who use the service forced to use third party apps or the webpage.
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Pro
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Indexes images
You can search images by object, place, or face when they've been added to your google photos collection. Google Assistant also helps you find screenshots that could be archived, images that aren't in the correct orientation and pictures that would work well as animations or albums.
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Specs
Platforms:
Windows; OSX; Linux; Android; iOS
Versioning:
Yes
Cloud Storage:
Yes
Free storage size:
15 GB
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Con
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Data privacy not guaranteed
Data privacy is widely known as one of Google's weaknesses. Data shared through Google is most likely matched up with the user's profile inside other Alphabet inc. subsidiaries, and, due to the business model, used commercially.
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Pro
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Revision control
By clicking Ctrl + Alt + G in Windows or Command + Alt + Shift + G is OS X you can access previous version of the file.
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Con
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Terms and Conditions allow Google to own anything on Google Drive
They can create derivative works, they can perform it, they can modify it, and they can publish it at will. There are many other specific rights they take over your product. Read the Terms carefully and compare with ANY others.
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Pro
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Cheap for extra storage
$1.99 per 100GB, for up to 16TB.
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Con
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No WebDAV, FTP, SFTP or NAS
It supports none of these common protocols used for access to network storage, which severely limits OS integration. You are forced to use the browser or a standalone client, which isn't possible on all systems.
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Pro
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Mobile integration
You can work from any device, especially mobile.
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Con
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Very unreliable
Desktop client constantly crashes.
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Pro
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Save files to drive directly from Gmail
Drive lets you save any file from your email.
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Extended functionality via apps
Third party Drive applications running in Chrome or Android can add functionality such as image/video editing, project management, flowchart creation, etc.
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Built-in office suite
Includes tools for writing, presentations and spreadsheets.
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Integrates with other Google services
For example, you can use search to search through both Drive and Gmail.
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File sharing & collaborative editing
Google account holders and non-holders can be set to access and/or collaborate on files/folders in real-time. Additionally, you can find files you've shared not only by filename but by person you've shared the files with.
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15GB free
This space is shared across Drive, Gmail & Picasa.
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$0-99.99/MONTH
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