Cloud storage is a storage space where you can store your important files in a secured platform.Whether you’ve got important documents, photos, music,codes or other files that need to be shared across more than one device, using a cloud storage option is often the easiest way to do it. More than that almost all cloud platforms have mobile apps to secure your mobile data also.
What is Sync Folder ?
Sync folder is a synchronized folder on your local drive and files in it are automatically uploaded an synchronized accordingly, so you don't have to bother on uploading.
Can I share my Files ?
Yes almost all platforms provide public link to files and folder, where you can share your files to anyone you like in public or private methods.
My Top 3 Best Free Cloud Storage Providers
1. Dropbox
Because of it
s simplicity and fantastic design, Dropbox is the most popular cloud storage service used by the users today. With Dropbox, you can store your important files in sync folder, share files with the public with a link and you can invite your friends on Facebook to share Dropbox files. Even with a free account, you can expand your 2 GB of free storage up to 18 GB of free storage by referring new people to join Dropbox (500 MB per referral). If you’re already a paid member, you can still increase it up to 32 GB with no further payment by referring new users.[stextbox id="info"]
Free storage: 2 GB (Get more space through referrals.)
Approximate annual price for 100 GB: $99 /yr and $9.99 /month
Approximate annual price for 200 GB: $199 /yr and $19.99 /month
Approximate annual price for 500 GB: $499 /yr and $49.99/month
Desktop apps: Windows, Mac, Linux
Mobile apps: Android, iOS, BlackBerry
Api apps: Yes
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2. Sugarsync
Because of the initial space of 5Gb plus by completing few intro jobs you can add free space to 2Gb.Other features are same as dropbox with sync and public folder.You can expand your 5 GB of free storage up to 32 GB of free storage by referring new people to join Sugarsync.[stextbox id="info"]
Free storage: 5 GB (Get more space through referrals and completing task.)
Approximate annual price for 30 GB: $49.99 /yr and $4.99 /month
Approximate annual price for 60 GB: $99.99 /yr and $9.99 /month
Approximate annual price for 100 GB: $149.99 /yr and $14.99 /month
Approximate annual price for 250 GB: $249.99 /yr and $24.99 /month
Approximate annual price for 500 GB: $399 /yr and $39.99/month
Desktop apps: Windows, Mac, Linux (3r party Sweetsync)
Mobile apps: Android, iOS, BlackBerry,Windows Mobile
Api apps: Yes
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3. Box
Last but not least, there’s Box. Although quite intuitive to use, Box is preferred more by enterprise companies compared to individuals who want personal cloud storage options. While larger file storage space may cost more with other services, Box gives you the option to pay per user business account (from $15 /user/month I Tb storage). Box also comes with a lot of great features and tools for businesses, such as content management, online workspace for better collaboration, task management, a built-in editing system and so much more.
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Free storage: 5 GB
Approximate annual price for 25 GB: $120
Approximate annual price for 50 GB: $240
Max file size allowed: 25 MB
Desktop apps: Windows, Mac
Mobile apps: Android, iOS, BlackBerry
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There are other free cloud provider like Apple icloud , Google Drive , Microsoft SkyDrive, IdriveSync who are also very good.
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