Cloud storage isn’t just a good way to back up your data — it’s also a way to share it with anyone, anywhere. Today, there are tons of affordable or free cloud services that let you back up your critical personal files while also sharing them. Which one should you choose? Here are our top 3 picks.
iDrive
iDrive is a great choice for personal and small business backup. You can use it to back up your Windows and macOS desktops, your Android smartphone and iPhones and tablets, as well as your network drives. You can upload files manually via its web interface or have iDrive automatically sync selected folders from your computer using its Desktop App. The only downside is that there is no native Linux support. There’s no 2FA authentication, which may be a deterrent for users who keep a lot of sensitive information on their drive.
Amazon Cloud Drive
Amazon Cloud Drive allows you to store your files and access them on your desktop, laptop, web browser, or mobile device. You can upload files as well as folders from your computer or mobile device or via applications like photo-uploading platforms. You can also share and collaborate on your content with others. Amazon Drive is a good choice for Prime members, given that you get 5GB of free storage if you have a membership. If you’re a member, you may want to consider other options.
One Drive
OneDrive is baked into the Windows operating system, and they’re delicious together. As far as a Windows user is concerned, OneDrive is just another directory in the File Explorer—talk about easy! The main benefit of OneDrive is that it integrates seamlessly into the Windows operating system and can be used with pretty much any app that works with a normal Copy-and-Paste function. There’s no need to install an app or even think about this feature; it just works! Since it comes with your Microsoft account, you automatically get 15 GB of free storage. And if that’s not enough, you can get up to 5 GB more by referring friends or upgrading your subscription.
