{"id":7668,"date":"2017-05-11T10:29:19","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T04:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=7668"},"modified":"2017-05-11T10:29:19","modified_gmt":"2017-05-11T04:59:19","slug":"10-reliable-free-cloud-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/10-reliable-free-cloud-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reliable Services Offering Free Cloud Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"

The popularity of cloud storage services has hit the roof in the past few years, and for good reasons. After all, they offer a helpful method of accessing your important data anytime and anywhere, (generally) requiring just a web browser and Internet connectivity. Not only that, larger part of cloud storage services also offer advanced features like file sharing, real-time collaboration, and much more. Good times!<\/p>\n[ad type=”square”]\n

Present day, there are\u00a0pretty a few cloud storage providers\u00a0out there, with more jumping into the dispute regularly. And even though most of them offer paid (and free, of course) accounts, what if you just need some free cloud storage for a pair of\u00a0files that you have? More importantly, what if you\u2019re a little bit worried about the reliability and durability of a free cloud storage service?<\/p>\n

These are the questions this article is meant to answer, as we take a look at some of the best services that not only offer\u00a0free cloud storage<\/strong>, but are also reliable enough to trust your valuable files with. So get reading, fellas!<\/p>\n

Reliable\u00a0Free Cloud Storage Services<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0Dropbox<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Apparently the most well known of the bunch, Dropbox is ridiculously easy to utilize, and offers quite a few features to get you started. You can upload your files either by means of the web interface, or through the synchronize clients available for just about every desktop\/mobile platform. Standout features are\u00a0easy\u00a0file sharing<\/strong>, along with 30 days revision history (unlimited for pro users), and you can\u00a0upload files of virtually unlimited sizes<\/strong>. Dropbox has been around for almost a decade, and it\u2019s surely not going anywhere.<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>2 GB, which can be maximized to 16 GB via referrals<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from $9.99\/month for 1 TB storage<\/em><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Google Drive<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Coming from the technological\u00a0colossus behind the most prevalent search engine in the world, Google Drive offers quite a lot, and if you\u2019re\u00a0invested in the Google ecosystem, it\u2019s a must-have, given its\u00a0tight integration with other Google services<\/strong>. For\u00a0instance, take\u00a0Google Photos.\u00a0You can\u00a0store unlimited photos<\/strong>\u00a0online, as long as they are 16 MP or less in resolution. Only\u00a0larger photos count towards Google Drive storage.\u00a0<\/strong>Same goes for Google Docs as well. Other features include preview support for multiple file types, and multiple add-ons.<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>15\u00a0GB<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from $1.99\/month for 100 GB storage<\/em><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0OneDrive<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Microsoft\u2019s cloud offerings have dependably been one of the best, and OneDrive is same, despite having\u00a0recently cut down<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0the free storage. It lets you spare, but also\u00a0create\/edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations online<\/strong>, thanks to integration with the free Office Online suite. Impressive collaboration features (e.g. real-time editing notifications) make working on documents together a cakewalk. Then you have features like PDF annotation and signing,\u00a0automatic backup\u00a0of photos\u00a0<\/strong>from smartphones\u2019 cameras, and\u00a0paid plans with Office 365 integration<\/strong>.\u00a0And as for reliability, it\u2019s owned by Microsoft. \u2018Nuff said!<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>5\u00a0GB<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from $1.99\/month for 50\u00a0GB storage<\/em><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Box<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Even though it\u2019s primarily outfitted towards enterprise users, Box can be used by just about everyone, thanks to its simplicity and ease of use. It places quite a lot of\u00a0emphasis on sharing and collaboration features<\/strong>. This can be showed from\u00a0the fact that Box can\u00a0connect to both Google Docs and Office Online office suites.\u00a0<\/strong>And the list doesn\u2019t end there. You get multi-level file versioning, powerful administrative controls, and ton of a lot more. In a nutshell, if you don\u2019t mind the paltry\u00a0250 MB cap\u00a0on the max. file upload size<\/strong>, Box is a cloud storage service you can truly depend upon.<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>10\u00a0GB<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from $11.50\/month for 100\u00a0GB storage<\/em><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Hubic<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Based out of France, Hubic sparkles with its\u00a0sizeable measure of free storage. You can upload files of any type and\u00a0size, and\u00a0share files\u00a0by\u00a0email, or on major social networks<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Your data is repeated across three separate data-centers, and the unique \u201cBackup\u201d choice makes it simple to\u00a0backup<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0all of your important data, and even smartphone apps to the cloud<\/strong>. Having been around since 1999, Hubic has a presence across 3 continents and 16 countries, so you don\u2019t need to worry about the reliability.<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>25\u00a0GB, which can be doubled to 50 GB via referrals<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from \u20ac1\/month for 100\u00a0GB storage<\/em><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0pCloud<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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On the off chance that you consider the security of your data seriously, pCloud is the cloud storage service you should be utilize. The\u00a0uploaded<\/strong>\u00a0files\u00a0are duplicated across at least three separate locations,\u00a0<\/strong>and uploads are secured by SSL\/TLS protocols. In fact, pCloud are so certain of their customers side encryption, that they\u00a0organized a hacking challenge<\/a>, offering a $100,000 award to anyone who could break their encryption. Also as you might\u2019ve speculated, no one was effective. Apart from that, standard features like unlimited file upload size, sharing, and automatic backup are additionally there.<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>10 GB, which can be maximized\u00a0to 20 GB via referrals<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from $3.99\/month for 500\u00a0GB storage<\/em><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0Yandex.Disk<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Owned by the Internet company working\u00a0the largest search engine in Russia<\/strong>, Yandex.Disk is one of the improved free cloud storage services you can find. You can upload any and all kinds of files, and there\u2019s preview support for pretty a few of them. All\u00a0files are uploaded over encrypted connections<\/strong>, and checked for viruses. Normal features like file sharing and version history are on-board too, and a\u00a0Chrome extension<\/a>\u00a0even tenancies you directly save\/share images to your free account.<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>10\u00a0GB, which can be doubled to 20 GB via referrals<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from $1\/month\u00a0for 10\u00a0GB storage<\/em><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0ASUS WebStorage<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Coming from one of the top PC vendors in the world, ASUS WebStorage makes a strong case for a great free cloud storage service. Uploaded files are instantly synchronized across all the devices (e.g. PCs, smartphones) you access them from. You can facilitate the\u00a0secure shared files by setting up options like expiration date<\/strong>, and files can be cooperatively worked upon, with real-time updates. ASUS WebStorage also includes solid backup and\u00a0recovery<\/a>\u00a0functionalities, and the\u00a0files being uploaded are scanned for viruses in real-time<\/strong>, with affected files immediately quarantined.<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>5\u00a0GB<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from $22.99\/year for 100\u00a0GB storage<\/em><\/p>\n

9.\u00a0iCloud<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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While it operates on\u00a0a\u00a0Windows PC just perfectly,\u00a0if you own a MacBook <\/strong>or\/and\u00a0an iOS powered device<\/strong>,\u00a0using iCloud makes uniform more sense.\u00a0<\/strong>Apple\u2019s free cloud storage service also provides you to access the online version of the iWork productivity suite. All your contacts, reminders etc. are rapidly synchronized across any and all devices that you use iCloud on. In a nutshell, iCloud may not be the most feature heavy cloud storage service of them all, but if you just need reliable access to your files at all times,\u00a0it works enormously good.<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>5\u00a0GB<\/em><\/p>\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from $0.99\/month for 50\u00a0GB storage<\/em><\/p>\n

10.\u00a0iDrive<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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While it\u2019s prime focus is more towards backing up of data, iDrive can be utilized for cloud storage equally well. All your\u00a0uploaded files are secured with AES-256 encryption<\/strong>, and can be easily shared via email, or on social networks. Not only that, iDrive can also\u00a0backup all your Facebook and Instagram photos\/videos<\/strong>. Amongst other highpoint features are incremental backups, multi-device backups, and revision history.<\/p>\n

Free storage:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>5\u00a0GB<\/em><\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Pricing:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starts from $44.62\/year for 1 TB\u00a0storage<\/em><\/p>\n

Lots of free cloud storage for your files!<\/p>\n

The quick rise in the popularity of cloud storage services is a clear indicator that cloud computing is here to stay. And as the discussion above makes it clear, there are lot of cloud storage services that are not just free, but also pretty reliable, and won\u2019t go out of business randomly. So what are you waiting for? Try them out, and let us know your preferences in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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