Even those who have never specifically tried to get cloud storage most likely have several gigabytes on different servers. For example, owners of Android smartphones (as well as Gmail users) have 15 GB in their default Google Drive. Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 PC owners have at least 5 GB of OneDrive. There are gigabytes of cloud memory for Mail.ru mail users (8 GB) or Yandex.Mail (10 GB). And since the average user has accounts in almost all of these services, without much effort such a user has access to over 30 GB of free cloud storage. If desired, this volume can be easily increased two or three times, and also completely free of charge - by creating additional accounts in the same services or by registering in other similar storages. However, there are situations when you need a large amount of memory, and switching between several different services is inconvenient.
Actually, having one account with a large amount of storage space is convenient in many cases. Cloud storage is a pretty good option for backing up archives or important files, because the servers of large IT companies are well protected from various hardware failures and hacks, and your own external hard the disk may be lost or damaged. Cloud storages are also indispensable in joint work on files of users remote from each other. If you often have to share files with friends and acquaintances (or with customers - for example, a photographer), then a lot of space in the cloud will not hurt either. And sometimes cloud storage is a more reliable place to store classified information, how physical memory(although not always and only in a carefully encrypted form).
Storages have different characteristics, so what works well for one task (for example, collaboration) will not be entirely successful for another (backing up valuable information).
⇡ Characteristics of cloud storage
If you need cloud storage only as a file sharing service, then when choosing a service, you need to pay attention to the free storage space, tariffs and the maximum amount of uploaded file (some services have such a limitation). These are the main characteristics, but there are others that also affect convenience.
Almost all cloud storages support file preview. But the list of such files may vary. Some services can show documents, photos (of various types), play audio and video files, while others only offer viewing documents (or photos). If the user needs to preview files in order to decide whether to download them or not, then when choosing a storage, you need to pay attention to the list of supported formats.
Some services offer the ability to edit office documents. So, Google Drive is integrated with the office suite " Google Docs”, “Yandex.Disk” and “[email protected]” - from Microsoft Office Online and so on. Many repositories support document collaboration. When actively working with documents, it is important to choose exactly the storage that is integrated with the appropriate office suite.
To work with repositories different devices ah, you can use both the web version and clients developed for various operating systems that support data synchronization - a folder is created on the user's device, the contents of which are synchronized with the cloud storage. Such applications for common operating systems offer almost all the services discussed in the article. But the functionality of such applications may be different. Sometimes they allow you not to store files on the device, but only in the cloud (this is convenient on smartphones with a small amount of internal memory). If the user needs file synchronization or convenient access to the cloud through the application, then it is necessary to check how the clients work for the required OS.
There are also specific characteristics of some services. For example, a number of storages limit the amount of downloads per month. Some services offer advanced security services that encrypt files so that they can only be opened with a key stored on the device. There are services that support WebDAV protocol, which allows you to connect cloud storage to a PC as a network drive.
All cloud storages discussed in the article allow you to share files and folders.
Cloud storage the domestic IT giant introduced in 2013. Users who registered before January 20, 2014 were provided with 1 TB of cloud storage free of charge. Then the company offered 100 GB for free, then the amount was reduced, and now only 8 GB of cloud memory is available to new users for free. By the way, for users who had 1 TB of memory, but did not use it, the free amount was also reduced to 8 GB.
The web version and mobile applications of the service support viewing photos, documents, playing audio and video files. To edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations, Microsoft Office Online is offered. Paid plans support the WebDAV protocol for collaborating on files and connecting the storage as a network drive, and the size of the uploaded file can reach 32 GB (on the free plan - 2 GB). The service allows you to create shared folders for multiple users.
As a PC application, "Disk-O:" is used. This application displays the cloud on a PC as a network drive, and you can work with files on this drive offline (changes are synchronized when you connect to the Internet). Mobile applications allow you to free up space on smartphones by sending, for example, taken photos immediately to the cloud storage.
Additional memory is available on a subscription basis (billed monthly and yearly). You can subscribe both through the mobile application (the minimum additional package is 8 GB, costs 29 rubles per month or 290 rubles per year), and through the web version (the minimum additional package is 64 GB, costs 75 rubles per month or 749 rubles per year). year).
Yandex.Disk cloud storage services became available to users in 2012. At first, registration in the service was by invitation, but soon it became available to everyone.
10 GB of cloud memory is available to the user for free. On a free plan, with a large number of downloads of a public file (the official website does not report which one), Yandex can limit downloads for a day. Sometimes Yandex holds promotions that allow you to increase the free volume. The user can additionally purchase several packages of 100 GB or 1 TB each by switching to the Disk Pro service. The cost of 100 GB is 80 rubles per month. For Yandex.Plus subscribers, a 30% discount is provided for additional space in Disk Pro.
The service supports viewing images, documents, archives, books, playing video and audio files. Document editing is available through the Microsoft Office Online package. Support for the WebDAV protocol is provided.
Shared folders, to which the user has been granted access, do not take up space on his "Drive" (as in Dropbox), but only on the "Drive" of their owners. The size of the uploaded file can be up to 50 GB. True, the service recommends downloading files larger than 10 GB not through the web version, but through the application.
Unlimited storage is available for photos and videos taken on a smartphone. When this option is enabled, photos are uploaded to the All Photos folder and do not take up space on Yandex.Disk. However, when unlimited is enabled, the photo folder will not sync with the PC app. To do this, you need to specifically create a separate folder for them.
Box is an American cloud storage company created back in 2005. At first, the service was located in the .NET domain zone, and in 2011 it moved to the .COM domain zone. The service is not fully Russified, so sometimes the user will not interfere with knowledge of the English language.
Free users of the service have access to 10 GB of memory, while the file size limit is 250 MB. Paid plan for individual users only one - Personal Pro. On it for 9 euros per month will be available only 100 GB of memory, and the limit on the size of the uploaded file is 5 GB. But almost all business plans come with unlimited storage.
Box cloud storage supports document editing through Microsoft Office Online, image viewing, PDF and so on. All files on the servers are stored in encrypted form. As an additional security measure, the user can set a password for individual folders. The service supports the WevDAV protocol.
The vault offers the ability to create notes, plans, to-do lists and other simple documents through the built-in Box Notes service. Files created using this service can be shared with other users.
You can also create Microsoft Office documents, spreadsheets, or Google Docs and then edit them through the appropriate services.
Dropbox is one of the oldest cloud storage services, founded in 2007. The company's headquarters is located in San Francisco. The service was originally created specifically as a cloud storage. With the help of special applications, you can synchronize the contents of the folders of any connected devices with the Dropbox server.
The free amount of memory has been the same for a long time and is only 2 GB. Starting March 15, 2019, a restriction was introduced for the free plan - now you can synchronize data on no more than three devices. There are two paid plans for private users - Dropbox Plus (1TB for $9.99/month) and Dropbox Professional (2TB for $19.99/month). On paid plans, offline access to files is available, priority technical support. On the Professional plan, smart sync is available, thanks to which individual folders and files can be stored only in the cloud, freeing up space on your hard drive.
You can edit documents in the cloud storage both through Microsoft Office Online and through the Dropbox Paper package. The service does not support the WebDAV protocol. There is no size limit for uploading files to Dropbox, but you can't upload a file larger than 50 GB through the web version.
An interesting additional feature of Dropbox is the connection through the API of third-party services. For example, you can link the storage to the SoundCloud service and save your favorite tracks to your disk.
In 2012, hackers managed to break into the service and gain access to email addresses and passwords of 68 million users (nearly two-thirds of users). The company recognized the fact of the leak only in 2016 and offered to change the password to those who had not changed it since 2012.
Cloud storage "Google Drive" was created in 2012. At the end of 2018, the renaming of the service to Google One was announced, but so far the old name has been retained on the official website in Russian.
Cloud storage "Google Drive" is perhaps the most used in the world, because it is automatically accessed by all users of Android devices with a Google account (on these devices it is a system one).
Free users are provided with 15 GB of cloud storage. However, this volume is also occupied by attachments from all letters in Gmail and snapshots from " Google Photos". An additional 100 GB will cost the user 139 rubles per month. An individual can purchase up to 30 TB of cloud storage. Paid tariffs provide expert assistance and family sharing to files.
The service is integrated with the Google Docs office suite, supports viewing PDF files, images, videos, archives, Adobe Photoshop files, and Adobe Illustrator and so on. Organization possible sharing to files and folders. Individual files can be accessed offline, allowing you to edit them without an Internet connection.
Upload file size limit - no more than 5 TB, if this file is not intended to be opened using a Google service.
There is no built-in support for the WebDAV protocol in Google Drive.
iCloud cloud storage is designed for users of Apple devices (Mac, iPhone, iPad). You can also download a client for Windows from the site, but you still need to have an Apple ID to use it (as well as to use the web version).
iCloud storage became available to users in 2011. Initially, it was used to synchronize data between devices and backup, but in 2014 the iCloud Drive service was introduced - a traditional cloud storage for any files.
Through iCloud, contacts of the user of Apple devices, calendar, photos, and so on are synchronized. With the help of the service, you can find and block your iPhone or iPad.
iCloud users get 5 GB of cloud storage for free. If necessary, you can switch to one of three paid plans - 50 GB for 59 rubles per month, 200 GB for 149 rubles per month and 2 TB for 599 rubles per month. The 200 GB and 2 TB plans can be shared with other family members.
There is no support for the WebDAV protocol in iCloud Drive. Viewing and editing files in the web version is not provided.
The service was launched in 2006 as a file hosting service, but later turned into a classic cloud storage. Like the Box service, MediaFire is not completely Russified, so for the full use of the storage you need to know the basics of the English language.
A feature of the service is the lack of an official client for PC. Moreover, earlier the service offered such an application, but since 2016 it has stopped working. So MediaFire does not have a convenient file synchronization between a computer and a server.
After registration, the user will have access to 10 GB of cloud memory, the amount of which can be increased to 50 GB free of charge by performing certain actions (installing a mobile client, inviting new users). When downloading a file from a free account, the user will have to put up with ads. There is only one paid plan for individual use - for $7.50 per month, the user will have access to 1 TB of memory. On a paid plan, it is possible to protect files with passwords and generate one-time links to files.
When testing in the web version, we were able to view only a photo; to open documents, the system required downloading a file. Document editing is not provided, the WebDAV protocol is not supported.
The upload file size limit is 20 GB.
OneDrive cloud storage was created in 2007 under the name SkyDrive, but was renamed in 2014 due to a lawsuit by a British broadcaster. All users of Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 have a OneDrive account by default. When you install or first start the system, Microsoft offers to set up automatic synchronization of documents with cloud storage (this feature can be turned off or on later). So some Windows users work with this service without even suspecting it.
Due to the integration of OneDrive with the latest versions of Windows, data synchronization between the computer and the server does not require special settings; the corresponding folder is already present in Explorer after the system is installed.
Free cloud storage is only 5 GB. The user can purchase an additional 50 GB for file storage or get 1 TB in the Microsoft Office 365 package. When using this package, the user can also generate links to files with a certain lifespan. Through the web version, you can upload a file up to 15 GB in size to the storage.
Documents uploaded to the cloud can be edited for free in Microsoft Office Online. You can view images, documents and other files. Cloud storage can be connected to a PC as a network drive using the WebDAV protocol.
pCloud
The pCloud cloud storage is owned by a Swiss company and was established in 2013. To date, the service is used by over 8 million people. A registered user is offered 10 GB of memory for free, but you can get another 10 GB as a bonus. There are two paid plans - premium (500 GB for 3.99 euros per month) and premium plus (2 TB for 7.99 euros per month). A feature of the service is that the user has the opportunity to buy a place in the cloud forever (more precisely, for 99 years: pCloud developers believe that hardly anyone else will live). So, for 175 euros you can buy 500 GB, and for 350 euros - 2 TB. Another license option is to buy a place for the whole family. By purchasing 2 TB forever, the user can share this amount among family members, and each of them will receive their own personal, confidential space.
Cloud storage offers the pCloud Crypto function, with which you can encrypt files placed in a special folder. According to the developers, even service administrators will not be able to open encrypted files, since the user will keep the encryption key. The pCloud Crypto service requires a separate payment.
Available for viewing are images, documents, FB2 e-books, RAR and ZIP archives that can be unpacked directly in the cloud. The service also plays audio and video files. Editing documents in cloud storage is not supported. It is also impossible to connect the storage to a PC as a network drive using the WebDAV protocol.
The maximum size of downloaded files is not limited. Folders and files, as in all other repositories considered, users can get shared access.
| Service name | Supported platforms | Free Volume | Rates | WebDAV support | Office suite integration | File browsing | End-to-End Encryption | Special Restrictions |
| "Cloud" from Mail.ru | 8 GB | 64 GB for 75 rubles/month | Available on paid plans | Microsoft Office Online | Eat | No | The size of the uploaded file on a paid plan is up to 32 GB, on a free plan - up to 2 GB | |
| 128 GB for 149 rubles / month | ||||||||
| 256 GB for 259 rubles / month | ||||||||
| 512 GB for 379 rubles / month | ||||||||
| 1 TB for 699 rubles / month | ||||||||
| 2 TB for 1,390 rubles/month | ||||||||
| 4 TB for 2,690 rubles/month | ||||||||
| "Yandex.Disk" | 10 GB | 100 GB for 80 rubles/month | Eat | Microsoft Office Online | Eat | No | Upload file size - no more than 50 GB | |
| 1 TB for 200 rubles/month | ||||||||
| Box | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, web version | 10 GB | 100 GB for 654 rubles/month | Eat | Microsoft Office Online, Google Docs | Eat | Eat | The maximum file size on the free plan is 250 MB, on the paid plan - 5 GB |
| dropbox | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web version | 2 GB | 1 TB for 637 rubles / month | No | Microsoft Office Online, Dropbox Paper | Eat | No | Only three devices can be synced on the free plan |
| 2 TB for 1,275 rubles/month | ||||||||
| "Google Drive" | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, web version | 15 GB | 100 GB for 139 rubles/month | No | Google Docs | Eat | No | Upload file size - no more than 5 TB |
| 200 GB for 219 rubles / month | ||||||||
| 2 TB for 699 rubles / month | ||||||||
| 10 TB for 6,990 rubles/month | ||||||||
| 20 TB for 13,990 rubles/month | ||||||||
| 30 TB for 20,990 rubles/month | ||||||||
| iCloud | Windows, MacOS, iOS, web version | 5 GB | 50 GB for 59 rubles/month | No | No | No | No | No data |
| 200 GB for 149 rubles / month | ||||||||
| 2 TB for 599 rubles / month | ||||||||
| media fire | iOS, Android, web version | 10 GB, expandable up to 50 GB | 1 TB for 478 rubles / month | No | No | Limited | No | Upload file size - no more than 20 GB |
| Mega | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web version | 50 GB | 200 GB for 363 rubles/month | No | No | No | Yes, for all files | Limit on the amount of file transfer per month - from 1 to 16 TB depending on the tariff |
| 1 TB for 726 rubles/month | ||||||||
| 4 TB for 1,453 rubles/month | ||||||||
| 8 TB for 2,181 rubles/month | ||||||||
| OneDrive | Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, web version | 5 GB | When preparing the article, the prices for tariffs on the official website were not loaded | Yes, but requires manual configuration | Microsoft Office Online, Microsoft Office 365 | Eat | No | The size of the uploaded file in the web version is 15 GB |
| pCloud | Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, web version | 10 GB | 500 GB for 290 rubles/month | No | No | Eat | Available as an additional service | Limiting traffic for downloading via a public link: in the free version - 50 GB per month, in paid ones - from 500 GB per month |
| 2 TB for 581 rubles / month | ||||||||
| 500 GB for 99 years for 12,724 rubles | ||||||||
| 2 TB for 99 years for 25,449 rubles |
All prices for comparison are indicated in rubles at the exchange rate as of March 21, 2019.
⇡ Which storage to choose
We will simulate several situations and, based on the data from the table and the description of services, we will select the most successful options for cloud storage.
If you need additional space for sending files by mail
If the user runs out of free space in the cloud storage of the mail server (for example, on Yandex.Disk), and at the same time he sends not too many files, then in most cases it will be enough to switch to the cheapest tariff in the storage with which he is associated mail server. For users of "Yandex.Mail" - this is "Yandex.Disk", for Gmail - "Google Drive", for Mail.ru - "Cloud" from Mail.ru, for Outlook - OneDrive. Trying to use other cloud storages that still have free space is not always convenient - you need to upload the file to the server, then generate a link, attach it to an email, and only then send it. And related to mail server storage allows you to attach large files to an email with almost one click.
However, if the minimum paid amount is not enough and you need, say, at least 1 TB of cloud storage, then you can find more interesting options for the price than the storage associated with the mail server offers.
⇡ If you need a large amount of storage (1 TB or more)
According to Table 1, the most favorable tariff for a volume of 1 TB, Yandex.Disk offers - only 200 rubles per month. Moreover, if you pay for the year, this amount will decrease to 167 rubles per month. And since the service allows you to purchase multiple packages of 1 TB, it turns out to be cheaper regardless of the amount of terabytes you need. The only exception is for Microsoft Office 365 users: as part of their subscription, they receive 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and if they have enough space, then they do not need to purchase additional storage from another service.
Another interesting option is to purchase a permanent pCloud license. For 25.5 thousand rubles, you can buy 2 TB for 99 years. This license will cost the same as an annual Yandex.Disk subscription (if the cost is constant) for 13 years. In addition, 2 TB purchased in pCloud can be divided among family members. However, you need to remember that pCloud has a limit on the number of file downloads from a public link, and there is no such limit in paid Yandex.Disk plans. So if the user plans to often share links to files, then it's better to subscribe to Yandex.Disk.
⇡ If you need secure storage with file encryption
For those who would not like someone to read the files on the cloud storage (even server administrators), Mega and pCloud offer their services. Absolutely all files are encrypted in Mega. If the user forgets the password, then it will be possible to restore it only with the help of a master key (formed at the time of storage creation), and if it is lost, then access to their files will never be possible.
When the Mega storage was launched, experts criticized the developers' encryption algorithms, pointing out that in some cases it is possible to intercept the encryption keys. However, there have been no reports of the vault being hacked yet.
Similar encryption is also offered by pCloud cloud storage as part of a subscription to the pCloud Crypto service. Only not all files will be encrypted in the vault, but those that are placed in a special folder. And you will have to pay extra for encrypting files. According to the developers, even server administrators cannot access encrypted files.
⇡ If you need storage to share with other users
For collaboration of a large team, it is better to use cloud storage business rates (they were not considered within the framework of this article). But if users do not need a lot of storage and business tools, then you can get by with services for individual users.
The best collaborative repositories are those that are tightly integrated with document editing services and are widely used for such work. Among the repositories considered for this purpose, we can recommend Google Drive and OneDrive (although you can also edit documents together in Yandex.Disk and Cloud from Mail.ru).
Google was perhaps one of the first to offer the possibility of collaborating on documents through Google Docs, in addition, this service is tightly integrated with Gmail and Google Drive, so it is probably the most widely used among those who work with documents. online. If the user plans to join such workers, then it is most logical to work through Google Drive.
However, Microsoft Office is the most popular office suite in the world. In addition, as part of a subscription to Microsoft Office 365, a user has access to a whole terabyte in OneDrive. Therefore, it is easiest for owners of this license to use cloud storage from Microsoft.
⇡ Conclusions
So, to send files by mail, it is best to use the cloud storage associated with the mail server. If you need a large amount of memory, then it is more profitable to purchase a Yandex.Disk subscription, and as a permanent license - 2 TB from pCloud. You can use Mega or pCloud as secure cloud storage, and Google Drive or OneDrive for collaboration.
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Hello dear friends blog site. Today, as promised, the continuation of the topic of cloud data storage.
In the last article, the beginning of this extensive topic.
And I will present to your attention the best free cloud storage. Now many companies are trying to create clouds for the convenience of transferring and storing heavy files.
Rating of the best free cloud storage
In order not to get lost in search of successful sites for saving files, I threw off a list of the most popular free cloud storages.
I would like to note that Internet storage data is very popular among the majority of users. And for blogging and further monetization personal sites, this is a good bonus in the deck of required sites. So, meet the 9 best cloud storages.
- 1. Cloud Mail ru
Cloud Mail ru (http://cloud.mail.ru) - full trust, as well as the maximum amount of disk array (100 gigabytes for data storage).
This service is the undisputed leader in the family of free cloud storage.
Wherever you are, there is always the opportunity to use the necessary file by taking a laptop or personal mobile device as a working tool.
Mile ru cloud is designed for any platform, be it Windows, Linux 64-32 bit, MacOS, Android.
You can more clearly study this service and get the full amount of necessary information at http://help.mail.ru/cloud_web.
By the way, quite recently this service announced a new opportunity for developing shared folders with other users. You can fold on a mutual basis necessary information to the created folders.
How this method will be useful for you? This is a potentially convenient option to successfully complete the archive with photos from memorable events.
Your cooperation will provide an opportunity to collect your favorite pictures in a common folder, to carry out group work on the development and completion of documents.
Any interesting moments from the life of common parties can be thrown into the archive of a common folder. For students, there was not a bad opportunity to complete various manuals and notes.
In other words, this option quite convenient and efficient.
Mega
- 2. Cloud storageMega
Cloud data storage Mega, with the ability to use 50 GB for personal needs. Having managed to invite one of the visitors to the service, you will receive additional gigabytes.
As they say, a good opportunity to get additional free memory through advertising this service.
All your files are encrypted on your personal computer, and Mega has no way to view the backup data set. The web address is https://mega.co.nz.
So, in your reserve is 50 GB and attracting interested users to Mega to increase the disk array. Believe me, a great service for most bloggers.
media fire
- 3. File storagemedia fire
MediaFire File Storage (https://www.mediafire.com). 10 GB of personal space. As a load, you get 8 GB for the announcement of the service on social networks or from invited customers.
skydrive
- 4. Internet data storageskydrive
SkyDrive Internet Data Storage is designed for the Windows 8 platform.
The idea to create this service belongs to Microsoft, which makes it possible not to worry about the lack of interaction with this operating system and installed programs developed for this platform.
With a license for Windows 8-8.1, the SkyDrive service gives 25 GB of personal space. Without a licensed program, the customer has smaller size memory - 7 gigabytes.
Copy
- 5. Network storageCopy
Network storage Copy (https://www.copy.com ), with the ability to take 15 GB for personal needs. The cloud interface includes a full set of necessary functions, which makes it possible not to get lost when you first visit this service.
Copy cloud storage works with all platforms, and also gives you the ability to encrypt your completed files.
The referral program allows you to increase your personal reserve with an additional 5 gigabytes of disk space.
4Sync
- 6. Cloud storage 4Sync
Cloud storage 4Sync (http://ru.4sync.com/) is quite convenient in terms of its parameters, and a cloud service known among Runet users. Internet storage is designed for most platforms. Working with 4Sync, you get 15 GB of free space. The rest of the reserve is purchased for money.
GGoogle Disk
- 7.GGoogle Disk
Google Drive (https://www.google.com ) is directly linked to Google, where online services (Gmail, Docs) are directly integrated with the named storage. The resulting size for a block of various materials is 15 GB.
You can download google drive to various mobile devices. This will allow you to work from any place you choose. But there are a number of disadvantages of this file storage.
Throwing personal documents into a folder, you lose the standard protection, which once again calls into question the storage of private information. If blogosphere your strong point, then without a doubt you have Mailbox on google.
In this case, mail, google documents, images will automatically take up space on the google drive service. That is why 15 GB is a fairly relative size of this “cloud”.
True, by creating a new account on Google without mail services and other additional services, you can keep the original storage size.
Yandex Disk
- 8. Yandex Disk
Yandex Disk is a domestic cloud network storage located at https://disk.yandex.ru.
It is this storage of files on the Internet that is especially popular with most Russian users on the network.
Yandex constantly refreshes the mechanism of the personal system, developing new platforms, analyzing and sorting a fairly large number of virtual sites (blogs, websites, online stores, etc.) according to various criteria.
That is why, in the next article after this article, I will focus on functionality Yandex Disk file storage.
Namely, I will consider how to use this "cloud" for personal needs, and in the process of blogging. And we will analyze with you how to save a set of necessary files on Yandex Disk.
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dropbox
- 9. Dropbox
Dropbox is a universal file storage with a wide range of applications, where it is possible to synchronize data both on a group of computers and on mobile devices.
The interface of this service will be clear to any novice user. www dropbox com is a cloud storage address with a rather unobtrusive and pleasant design.
After registering on the cloud storage site, you need to install the dropbox program by going to .
Created folder with set various information will be synced between the Dropbox storage and any computer put into operation.
Thanks to the wi-fi connection, it is possible to use e-mail, working from any portable device. The only problem is the small size of the proposed space for storing files on the Internet.
2 GB in free version personal storage. The rest of the amount is purchased for money or increased through a referral program.
9 Best Cloud Storage Solutions - Conclusion
The clear line of other cloud storages is blurred due to the small amount of workspace. The highest preference is given to the above free services. Now you know the 9 best cloud storages.
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To exchange files between computers and mobile gadgets, cables and flash drives are no longer needed. If the devices have Internet access, files can "fly" between them "on the cloud". More precisely, they can "settle" in cloud storage, which is a collection of servers scattered around the world (combined into one virtual - cloud server), where users place their data for free or paid. In the cloud, files are stored in exactly the same way as on a computer hard drive, but are available not from one, but from different devices that can connect to it.
Every second or third Internet user has already taken cloud storage technology into service and uses it with pleasure, but someone is still saved by flash drives. After all, not everyone knows about this possibility, and some simply cannot decide which service to choose and how to use it. Well, let's figure it out together.
What are cloud storages from the user's point of view and how they work
If you look through the eyes of an inexperienced user, cloud storage is a common application. All it does is create a folder on the computer under its own name. But not simple. Everything that you put into it is simultaneously copied to the same cloud-based Internet server and becomes available from other devices. The size of this folder is limited and can grow within the limits of the disk space allocated to you (from 2 GB on average).
If the cloud storage application is running and the computer (mobile gadget) is connected to global network, data on the hard drive and in the cloud are synchronized in real time. When working offline, as well as when the application is not running, all changes are saved only in the local folder. When the machine is connected to the Internet, access to the storage becomes possible, including through a browser.
Files and folders uploaded to the cloud are full-fledged web objects, the same as any content of Internet sites and ftp storages. You can link to them and share links with other people, even those who do not use this service. But only those who you yourself have allowed to download or see an object from your storage will be able to. In the cloud, your data is hidden from prying eyes and securely protected with a password.
The bulk of cloud services have additional functionality - a file viewer, built-in document editors, screenshot tools, etc. This, plus the amount of space provided, creates the main differences between them.
is a cloud storage service that does not need to be introduced to Windows users. No wonder, because in the latest releases of this OS (in the "top ten") it really climbs on top of everything on the screen, as it is set to autorun by default.
For Windows users, the advantage of the Microsoft OneDrive service over its counterparts is, perhaps, only one - it does not need to be installed. Also no need to create for it separate account- to enter the cloud, it is enough to enter the data of your account Microsoft.
The owner of one Microsoft OneDrive account provides 5 GB of free disk space to store any information. To get extra volume, you have to pay extra. The maximum is 5 TB and costs 3,399 rubles per year, however, this package includes not only disk space, but also the Office 365 application (home edition). More democratic tariff plans are 1 TB (2,699 rubles per year - storage and Office 365 personal) and 50 GB (140 rubles per month - only storage).
Additional features all rates:
- Support for other operating systems - Mac OS X, iOS and Android.
- View and edit documents using the built-in Office applications.
- Remote access to all contents of the computer (not just the OneDrive folders) on which the service is installed and your account is used Microsoft entry.
- Creation of photo albums.
- Built-in messenger (Skype).
- Creation and storage of text notes.
- Search.
Only paid versions:
- Create expiration links.
- offline folders.
- Multi-page scanning with saving documents to a PDF file.
In general, the service is not bad, but sometimes there are problems with logging into the account. If you are going to use the web version of the repository (through a browser) and access it under a different IP address than before, Microsoft will sometimes run a verification that the account belongs to you, which takes quite a lot of time.
There were also complaints about the removal of user-generated content from OneDrive - when Microsoft suspected that it was unlicensed.
is one of the oldest cross-platform cloud storages. Unlike the previous one, it supports all major OS, as well as some rarely used, such as Symbian and MeeGo. The service is very easy to use, works quickly and stably.
A DropBox user is given only 2 GB of disk space for free to store personal files, but this amount can be doubled by creating and attaching another one to your account - work (which can actually be personal). Together you get 4 GB.
Switching between personal and work disk space on the DropBox website and in the application is carried out without logging out of your account (you do not need to enter your login and password every time). On the computer for both accounts is created separate folder- 2 GB each.
DropBox, as expected, also has several tariff plans. Free was mentioned above, Paid is "Plus" (1 TB, $ 8.25 per month, intended for personal use), "Standard" (2 TB, $ 12.50 per month, for business), "Advanced" (unlimited volume, $20 per month for 1 user) and "Enterprise" (unlimited volume, individually set price). The differences between the last two are in the set of additional options.
Free users in addition to the storage available:
- DropBox Paper Document Collaboration Service.
- Ability to share links and create shared folders.
- A log of file changes with the ability to restore them to a previous version (up to 30 days).
- Commenting on files - both your own and other users, if the file is available for viewing.
- Search function.
- Receive event notifications (configurable individually).
- Automatically upload photos from the camera (by the way, for enabling this option some time ago, DropBox provided users with additional space).
- Choice of complete or selective synchronization.
- Data encryption during storage and transmission.
The possibilities of paid tariffs can be listed for a very long time, so we will note only the main ones:
- Remote destruction of data from DropBox on a lost or stolen device.
- Link expiration date.
- Two-factor account authentication.
- Setting access levels to different data.
- Enhanced information security class HIPAA / HITECH (secure storage of medical records).
- 24/7 technical support.
DropBox, if not the best, then a very worthy service. Despite the small amount of free space by today's standards, it is used by millions of people around the world.
Mega (Megasync)
As you can see from the description, Amazon Web Services is focused only on the corporate sector and is not intended for storing albums with photos of cats, although it is possible that someone uses it for this as well. After all, cloud file storage - Amazon Glacier, like Yandex disk, provides users with 10 free GB. Additional volume costs $0.004 per GB per month.
Comparing Amazon Glacier to the web resources described above is perhaps incorrect, as they serve slightly different purposes. The functionality and capabilities of this service are determined by business objectives, including:
- Uninterrupted operation, increased reliability.
- Compliance with enhanced data protection standards.
- Multilingual interface.
- Unlimited volume (extension for extra charge).
- Ease of use and flexibility of settings.
- Integration with other Amazon Web Services.
Those who are interested in Amazon's capabilities can check out the full AWS product documentation, which is located on the official website.
Mail.ru
It occupies the second or third place in the popularity rating of file web storages among the Russian-speaking audience. In terms of its set of features, it is comparable to Google Drive and Yandex Disk: it, like them, contains web applications for creating and editing documents (texts, tables, presentations) and a screenshot tool (a utility for taking screenshots). It is also integrated with other Mail.ru projects — mail, the My World and Odnoklassniki social networks, the Mail.ru service. Dating, etc., has a convenient file viewer with a flash player and is also very affordable (for those who do not have enough allocated space).
The Mail cloud has 8 GB of free storage space (this figure has changed several times in the past). The premium plan for 64 GB costs 690 rubles per year. For 128 GB you will have to pay 1,490 rubles a year, for 256 GB - 2,290 rubles a year. The maximum volume is 512 GB, it will cost 3,790 rubles a year.
Other functions of the service are not much different from similar ones. This:
- Shared folders.
- Synchronization.
- Built-in search.
- Ability to share links.
The Mail.ru client application runs on Windows, OS X, iOS and Android.
Cloud storage is a proprietary web service for owners of smartphones and tablets of the same manufacturer. Designed to store backup copies of data from mobile devices - multimedia content, OS files, and other things at the discretion of the user.
Client samsung app Cloud is pre-installed on phones and tablets released after the second half of 2016 (after the release of samsung galaxy Note 7). Registering an account on the service is possible only through it, apparently to screen out outsiders.
Free storage is 15 GB. An additional 50 GB costs $0.99 per month, and 200 GB costs $2.99.
iCloud (Apple)
- a favorite among cloud storages among users of Apple products. Still, because it is free (though not very roomy) and is integrated with other apple services. The service is designed to store backup copies of data from the iPhone, iPad and iPod, as well as user media files, mail and documents (the latter are automatically synchronized with the contents of iCloud Drive).
Free iCloud storage is 5 GB. Additional storage is priced at $0.99 for 50GB, $2.99 for 200GB, and $9.99 for 2TB.
The iCloud client app supports Mac OS X, iOS, and Windows operating systems. There is no official application for Android, but owners of devices based on this OS can view mail from the Apple cloud on their device.
The Chinese service completes the top cloud storage parade. As you can see from the screenshot, it is clearly not adapted for you and me. Why is it needed then, if there are domestic, European and American analogues more familiar to the Russian-speaking person? The fact is that Baidu provides users with a whole terabyte of free disk space. For the sake of this, it is worth overcoming the difficulties of translation and other obstacles.
Signing up for Baidu Cloud is significantly more labor intensive than the competition. It requires confirmation by a code sent via SMS, and SMS from a Chinese server does not come to Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian numbers. Our fellow citizens have to get out by renting a virtual phone number, but that's not all. The second difficulty is that an account cannot be registered for some addresses. Email. In particular, on gmail services(Google is blocked in China), fastmail and Yandex. And the third difficulty is the need to install mobile application Baidu Cloud on your phone or tablet, because that's what 1 TB is for (when registering on a computer, you'll only get 5 GB). And it, as you understand, is entirely in Chinese.
Aren't you afraid? Go for it and you will be rewarded. Information on how to create a Baidu account with your own hands is available on the Internet.
Despite its foreign origin, Dropbox has already managed in our country. The service cannot boast of such generosity as Yandex.Disk and at first provides its users with only two gigabytes of free free space expandable up to 18 GB - 500 MB for each friend you refer.
At the same time, Dropbox can be used on almost any device - from Windows computers to BlackBerry smartphones. In Russia, it works noticeably slower than the Yandex solution, but many users who store their files in Dropbox for a long time choose only it.
As for the pricing policy, Dropbox has it noticeably worse. 250 rubles per month for 100 GB, 500 rubles per month for 200 GB and 1250 rubles for 500 GB. Expensive.
The service from Google is rightfully considered one of the best of its kind. It allows you to open up to 30 kinds of different files right in your web browser and gives you the ability to open Photoshop files even if you don't have the Photoshop program installed on your computer. Add to this applications for iOS, Android and other platforms, a convenient web version, and we will get a good competitive product.
Recently, Google Drive is giving away 15 free gigabytes to every registered user. But if you want to increase your storage, the service offers several pricing plans to choose from - from 100 GB for 150 rubles to 16 TB for 24 thousand rubles.
Google Drive is perfect not only for owners of Android devices, but also for iOS devices.
The "cloud" service from Mail.ru Group was launched quite recently, and in this moment access to it is carried out only by appointment - the application can be left directly on the website of the service. Since the project is still at the testing stage, minor errors may appear during its use, but all of them will be fixed by the release of the final version of the service.
Cloud Mail.ru has already acquired a good iOS application, however, without iPad support, and the amount of free gigabytes in storage excites the imagination. For the first login, the service will give you 10 GB, but after completing simple tasks, the amount of free space will increase to 100 GB. This is the bonus Mail.ru has prepared for the Columbus of its service. The rest of the plans are still under wraps.
Copy
I discovered this file storage service this summer. A young promising startup that literally distributes free gigabytes. When you sign up, you get only 15 GB, but for each invitee, Copy gives you and your friend another 5 GB. Copy works on PC, Mac and Linux, and has apps for Android and iOS.
The service plans to switch to commercial rails in the near future - the price of 250 GB will be 3 thousand rubles a year, and 500 GB - 4.5 thousand rubles a year. But I don't think that there is an urgent need for these tariff plans with a similar system for obtaining free gigabytes.
Why not? Yes, iCloud can hardly be called a serious competitor to the same Dropbox, but it also has its advantages. Buying additional gigabytes will allow you to store backup copies of all your devices in this service. In addition, many modern games and applications for working with documents on iOS synchronize data using iCloud.
iCloud is incredibly easy to use, but only suitable for owners of Apple gadgets. And it has, unfortunately, so far many times more disadvantages than advantages. For example, tariff plans are 10 GB for 650 rubles per year, 20 GB for 1300 rubles per year and 50 GB for 3250 rubles per year. At the same time, the service provides five free gigabytes, which barely fit two backup copies of my iPhone and iPad.
And last but not least. As SkyDrive, it works perfectly with Word, Excel and other applications. The service provides seven free gigabytes to each registered user and has a flexible tariff system: from 20 GB for 300 rubles per year to 100 GB for 1500 rubles per year.
I used this service for a year and a half before I discovered Dropbox and Yandex.Disk, and during all this time it did not cause me serious complaints. SkyDrive is surprisingly fast, although its web version is completely Windows-style, which may turn off some users.
SkyDrive apps for iOS, WP, and Android are available from their respective stores.
It's time to decide the winner. Let's first look at the comparison of tariff plans (the table shows the cost per year in rubles, some tariffs have been removed for ease of comparison).
It can be seen that according to this criterion, Yandex.Disk is unconditionally in the lead. But you should also take into account the number of free gigabytes - Mail.Ru has as many as 100 of them, and with the help of invitations to Copy, free space can be increased to several hundred gigabytes. Other services cannot boast of this.
And here is a comparison by supported platforms - here the first places are won by Yandex.Disk, Copy and SkyDrive.
Since he turned out to be the leader in two criteria at once, we give him the first place. I note that the same Dropbox is an excellent service, however, Disk is able to offer more favorable conditions and is more suitable for Russian realities.
Today, cloud storage with large amounts of data occupy an important niche in the safety of the necessary information, and many of them are completely free.
Hello my dear readers and guests of the blog. Today, many Internet users practice cloud storage data. All important information can be stored in the cloud, which avoids file loss, for example, when damaged hard drive. And if you need to use the data far away from your computer, then just find a device with Internet access and use the cloud web interface, which eliminates the need to carry a flash drive with you.
Most modern smartphones support automatic uploading of captured photos and videos directly to the cloud as soon as there is a connection with Wi-Fi network. This eliminates the need to connect each gadget to the computer when USB help, because there is a disk space that is the same for all your devices. If necessary, you can configure the synchronization of other files other than the media format.
At the moment, about a dozen cloud storages with a large amount of data are available to any Internet user for free 2020. Thanks to this variety, each person can find a cloud that suits his needs. Consider free cloud storage services.
The best high volume cloud storage for free
1. Yunpan 360 - 36 TB
The undoubted leader in the list of cloud data storage is the Chinese project Yunpan 360. The cloud provides as much as 36 TB (yes, terabytes) of free space for storing personal data. The only drawback of the portal is the only interface language, of course, Chinese. Fortunately, Russian craftsmen have already developed step by step instructions and the method of Russification, you can familiarize yourself with them on the site yunpan.ru.
The mechanism for obtaining 36 TB is as follows:
- Registration on the site and receiving 10 TB after installing the client for Windows.
- Adding 26 TB to your account after installing the client on Android.
If you cope with the difficulties of the Chinese language and make friends with the project interface, you can get disk space that is enough for almost a lifetime. Well, if 36 TB is not enough for you, then there are two ways to expand this volume:
2. Mega - 50 GB
The name “Mega” is an acronym that stands for MEGA Encrypted Global Access. Developers pay great attention to security and the process of protecting information. This file storage service rightfully ranks second on our list. The company offers 50 GB of free space for free, something that competing cloud storages in our market segment cannot boast of. In addition, all files using the AES algorithm are encrypted right in the browser window. Those. even the administration of the project cannot open the files you uploaded, because they are securely protected by cryptographic transformation. Access keys to information are not available in open form and are transferred according to the Friend-to-Friend principle, i.e. between users who are confident in each other.
This is the development of the domestic holding Mail.ru Group. Provides 25 GB of free disk space to store any files, but this requires register mail Mail.ru. The cloud for data accumulation and the mail service are mutually integrated, for example, a file from an incoming letter can be sent to the cloud storage with one click. For users of mobile devices, the developers have provided for automatic synchronization of files captured on the gadget's camera. After connecting to a fast Internet connection, the smartphone automatically starts sending new files from the camera to the cloud. [email protected] is a fairly young project that appeared in 2013. It is possible that over time the functionality will grow noticeably. Unfortunately, it is impossible to expand the amount of disk space for free, although there used to be promotions where they gave first 1 TB of space for registration, and then even 100 GB each.
4. Hubic Data Warehouse
Internet storage service, characterized by a rather generous affiliate program. The company provides 25 GB of free disk space after registration. Doesn't that seem like enough? The developers give 2.5 TB of additional space for 5 invited friends, the friends themselves also receive 30 GB each of the consolation prize.
5. Google Drive
Probably the most famous cloud data storage, because. is one of the services of such a search giant as Google. The project is integrated with most Google services, such as Google Sheets (spreadsheet), Google Slides (presentations), Google Docs (text documents), Gmail (e-mail). When creating, for example, text document in the Google cloud, it is automatically saved to Google Drive. After activation, the company is ready to provide 15 GB of free space. As experience shows, this volume is quite enough for working purposes.
Excellent balance between quantity and quality, one of the best cloud storage with a large amount of free 2018. There is an application for both computer and mobile devices that synchronizes files in automatic mode. To increase the place, you can use the promotion, which Google holds every year. The algorithm is simple: you pass a security check Google account and get extra gigabytes for free.
6. 4shared
The file storage service, which ranks 82nd on the list of the most popular Internet resources according to Alexa, processes more than 300 TB of traffic every day. After registration, 10 GB of disk space becomes available, you can add another 5 GB if you confirm your email address. Unfortunately, there are no other ways to expand the volume of cloud storage. For free accounts, there is a 180-day limit on the storage of files from the time of the last interaction with the account. The user interface resembles that of Windows Explorer.
7. Yandex.Disk
Another domestic project, which is a cloud data storage with a large volume for free 2020. As in Google Drive and [email protected], here mail and storage are interconnected. Yandex allows you to use a 10 GB cloud drive. It is possible to expand it by 10 GB if you bring 20 friends, for each of them they give 512 MB. And if you took part in the partner's promotion, you will be rewarded with another 50 GB. The conditions of these events change regularly, so you need to constantly follow the news of the project.
8. media fire
A cloud service for storing files, similar in functionality to 4shared or dropbox. First of all, it was created for storing and sharing media files (videos, images or music). 10 GB of free space is available for free, and besides, it also comes with ads. The Windows client has some problems in use, for example, you cannot share a file on a computer. Therefore, it is recommended to use the application on a mobile device, and on a computer, use the interface on the project website.
9. Cubby
Cloud storage that allows you to use 5 GB of free space when registration is completed. Cubby is a development of LogMeIn, which creates and supports network products for business, so there is no doubt about the reliability and stability of this solution. Previously, registration was impossible without an invitation, now every Internet user can get access to the service. Disk space if desired, you can increase up to 25 GB if you participate in the referral program.
Conclusion
Choose cloud storage with large volumes that are provided free of charge in 2019, depending on the type of tasks solved with the help of the cloud and specific service requirements. There is no point in learning the wisdom of the Chinese language for the sake of 36 TB of free space if you have only 7 GB important information. And using cryptography to protect the privacy of a photo of a beloved cat makes little sense.
Are you a videographer or make backups? Then be sure to pay attention to Yunpan 360. Are you a busy person and you need to have all the documents at hand, and each of your devices should have up-to-date information?
Google Drive, along with integrated office services, will do the job perfectly. Worried about the safety and confidentiality of your data? Take a look at the Mega, which uses the AES cryptographic algorithm. Well, if you are an ordinary Internet user who sometimes takes photos on his phone and is looking for a place to store files in the cloud, then [email protected] will more than cover your needs.
