And the best part?
They’re all free!
Cloudstorageis different from automatic cloudbackup.
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MEGA
Mega Limited
Lots of storage space.
Mobile and desktop apps.
Clean and modern look.
Slow to prepare files for download.
Might reduce storage capacity if you don’t complete achievements.
you’re free to get up to20 GBof free cloud storage with MEGA.
It offers secure end-to-end encryption to help combat a breach of privacy.
One cool thing I haven’t seen anywhere else is the option to share links in a unique way.
Overall, MEGA is a great option if you’re concerned about privacy and security.
And, of course, the 20 GB of free space is an awesome bonus.
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Google Drive
Super user-friendly website.
Collaboration and file sharing.
Plenty of free storage.
Desktop and mobile apps.
Shared storage with other Google services.
Bare desktop sync client.
This is Google’s cloud storage service.
Each new user gets15 GBof free space.
Desktop users can install a sync client, which supports folder and file uploads.
There’s also a mobile app that can send photos and videos to your account.
you’re able to also make a file view-only.
Get it for iPhone, iPad, Android, or your Mac or Windows computer.
you could preview media files.
Issues installing the desktop app.
I just love the features here!
Of course, I can’t forget to also mention 2FA and end-to-end encryption.
MediaFire
MediaFire
Upload large files.
Account expires after inactivity.
A file upload can be as large as 4 GB.
Guest accounts are supported if you’d rather not make a user account to upload files.
I suggest going this route if you want to quickly try out MediaFire without bothering with a user account.
Mobile users can download an app to view and share files on the go or upload photos and videos.
you’re able to use MediaFire on Android, iPhone, iPad, or a computer.
pCloud
pCloud
Decent free storage amount.
No speed or file size limit.
Lacks file sharing security for free accounts.
Overall, I’d say it’s a great app for collaboration.
Desktop users can also import online content using the internet tool extension.
The mobile apps can upload photos and videos directly to your account.
Both files and folders can be shared with non-users.
Shared folders can even be downloaded as aZIParchive.
you could even createautomaticbackups from Google Photos, Facebook, and Instagram.
This app runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and more.
Internxt
Zero-knowledge encryption.
Direct file sharing (goes right to the file).
Cheap plans if you want more space.
Web app supports folder uploads.
Too simple of a search tool.
you might get another1 GBof free storage when you sign up for Internxt.
Even the site owner and workers can’t access your data I love that!
When you share files, you get a link that, when clicked, starts the download immediately.
Recipients aren’t looking around for a download button, which is really nice.
you could also specify how many times each file can be downloaded.
Your data can be accessed from their website or the app for your setup, phone, or tablet.
you’re free to also back up files from the desktop app.
OneDrive
Microsoft
Many ways to upload files.
Control how files are shared.
Earn more storage for free.
Less storage than similar services.
OneDriveis Microsoft’s version of online storage.
It’s likely already installed if you’re running the Windows OS.
Everyone gets5 GBof free space when they sign up.
Extra hosting is awarded if you follow certain instructions, like friend referrals and mobile photo syncing.
Probably the biggest benefit to using OneDrive is free access toonline versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You’re probably familiar with their desktop counterparts.
These are slimmed-down, but still very functional web versions of the same apps.
The mobile app can also upload filesboth images and videos.
you could get the OneDrive app for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, and iPad.
Dropbox
Dropbox
Earn lots of free storage.
Intuitive file and folder sharing.
Bandwidth limits on shared folders.
Most people have heard of Dropbox.
Get Dropbox for Android, iPhone, iPad, or your rig.
Box
Box.com
Robust search tool.
Notes and spreadsheet integration.
Upload whole folders at once.
No password option for shared files.
10 GBof free online storage space is provided by Box (formerly Box.net).
Box users can share whole folders of data or pick single files to share with a public link.
There’s a mobile utility for nearly all devices that lets you upload/download/share your content.
The desktop sync client also makes it super simple to upload files to Box.
Free users have a hefty 250 MB file upload limit.
Get it for Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, or macOS.
BestFile
Unlimited space.
5 GB max file upload size.
Files can be set up to automatically delete.
Unclear business model (privacy is a concern).
Limits bulk uploads to five at a time.
Can’t preview videos.
Can’t pause an upload or minimize the transfer panel.
Removes files after 80 days of inactivity.
BestFile is incredibly unique because it’s completely free forunlimitedspace.
The website is super simple.
The only noteworthy setting is to set up 2FA.
If you do that, though, your files aren’t stored online forever.
With an account, however, just choose ‘Don’t autodelete’.
Unfortunately, there are a few things I don’t like.
Finally, I’m not sure how the company makes money.
I’d think twice about storing sensitive files here, like bank statements, passwords, etc.
Degoo
Degoo Cloud
Generous storage amount.
Multiple ways to earn more free storage space.
Website is hard to navigate.
Must access your account every 90 days to avoid deletion.
This one gives out a20 GBof free storage to anyone who makes an account.
Yandex Disk
Yandex
Features not found elsewhere.
Upload mobile images automatically.
Lots of website ads.
Cannot upload folders with the web app.
It offers5 GBof free cloud storage for anyone who creates an account.
you’re able to upgrade/pay to get more space, ormonitor bonus space promotionsfor free upgrades.
Blomp
Lots of free storage with opportunities for more.
Programs are easy to use.
Works with all the popular platforms.
No upload size limit.
Barebones apps; few features.
Must download media files to view them from your account.
Can’t share files.
No trash bin for recovering recently deleted files.
Blomp provides a whopping20 GBof storage to anyone who signs up.
Bulk downloads and uploads are supported as well.
The website, desktop app, and mobile app won’t preview the image files you’ve uploaded.
You have to first download them to your phone or computer to see what they are.
However, 20 GB isn’t bad at all when it’s free.
Blomp runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux, as well as iOS and Android mobile devices.
UploadNow
No user account necessary.
Can share files with other non-users.
Supports previewing and streaming some media files.
Bulk downloads aren’t free.
Can’t pause uploads in progress.
Files expire after inactivity.
This option is vastly different from the other services in my list.
No account makes managing your files later and keeping track of them difficult.
This makes it ideal for one-time file sharing or as a sort of archive.
If your uploaded files aren’t regularly downloaded, they will expire and be deleted after just seven days.
Icedrive
Has a helpful portable app for computers.
Lets you stream audio/video and preview PDFs and other documents.
Stores old versions of your files.
Encryption and advanced link sharing aren’t free.
Icedrive provides10 GBof free cloud storage.
Your files are accessible through a really nice desktop program, mobile app, and website.
you might stream your music and videos straight from your account without having to re-download the files.
This is also true for people you share your files with.
They don’t even need to be Icedrive users to download and stream the files you share.
A portable version for Windows, Mac, and Linux is available as well.
For mobile devices, only Android is supported.
Sync
Sync.com Inc.
Complete tasks to earn more free space.
Collaborate with team folders.
Not ideal for large files like videos.
Can’t pause web uploads.
Minimal but functional website.
You get5 GBof free cloud storage when you sign up for Sync.
This is useful if you just want to archive some files online but don’t need them elsewhere.
SeeSync’s features pagefor a list of its features and some comparisons between the free and pro versions.
Jumpshare
Intuitive uploading from your desktop.
Extra features like screen recording.
High upload file size limit.
Storage space and upload limits.
More storage only after inviting friends.
The upload limit per file is 250 MB and you’re free to store up to 50 files.
A downloadable program is available for Windows and Mac users that allows really simple drag-and-drop and hotkey file-sharing capabilities.
There’s also an app for iPhones and iPads.
Amazon Photos
Amazon
Unlimited photo storage.
Upload from mobile and desktop apps.
Free only for Prime members.
you’re able to share albums, too, but bulk downloading by the recipient isn’t allowed.
I also like that uploads can be paused and resumed later to save bandwidth.
A mobile app is also available for uploading videos and photos from Android and iOS devices.
TeraBox
Flextech Inc. 4 GB /file upload limit.
Recipients who want to download your files are forced to make an account.
Only 20 files can be saved to free accounts.
Most competitive services don’t offer a massive amount of storage.
I like to use this service for huge files, but not really anything else.
Files can be uploaded individually or in bulk via folder uploads.
Everything is automatically organized into sections to make it easy to find pictures, videos, music, etc.
There’s an app for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
