Jun 5, 2017 Posted by admin in Head Scratch | 11 comments

Google Drive Vs. One Drive Vs. Drop Box Vs. iCloud vs. Box

Online file storage services have become must-have tools for making sure that your data backup is available in case of any unforeseen digital threats and troubles. Everyone of us especially business people may need to access their data frequently from any device; be it on smart phones or laptop or desktop. We want our data to be handy whether it is in the form of files, videos, music or pictures accessible anywhere, anytime.

In my last blog, I discussed about some of the popular cloud storage options. Many readers of TechnoDossier have asked queries on their specific needs on cloud data storage. So, here I have tried to compile a comparison among some of the widely used free cloud storage.

Launched in
		2012
		2007, Initially launched as SkyDrive
		2007
		2011
		2005
Created by
		Google
		Microsoft
		Dropbox
		Apple
		Box
Utility
		Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service to store and share documents across all types of devices.
		OneDrive is an online file storage that enables users to store and share photos, videos, documents, and more.
		Dropbox is a personal cloud storage service frequently used for file sharing and collaboration.
		iCloud Drive is an online storage service that lets users to store and access their files across all Apple devices, including your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
		Box is enterprise cloud storage service with secure file sharing, backup, restoration and collaboration features.
Sharing Options
		Customizable: Invite people to share files or folders Share links to be accessed by anyone
		Multiple customized ways: Share files or folders using OneDrive Website Share files using links Share files via Email Share files to social networks Share files using shortened links
		Private sharing: By sending a link by email
		No concept of file sharing with others Folder structure is for sharing with one account
		Private sharing By sending a link by email or By instant messaging
Storage Space
		Free Storage: upto 15 GB Additional: 100 GB for $2/month, 1 TB for $10/month, 10 TB for $100/month, 20 TB for $200/month, 30 TB for $300/month
		Free Storage: upto 5 GB Additional: 50 GB for $2/month, 1 TB for $7/month.
		Free Storage: Upto 2 GB Additional: 1 TB for $8.25/month.
		Free Storage: upto 5 GB Additional: 50GB for $0.99/month, 200GB for $2.99/month, 1TB for $9.99/month.
		Free Storage: upto 10 GB Additional: 100 GB for $10.40/month, Unlimited for $15.60/month based on plans opted
File Size Limit
		Google Docs: upto 1.02 million characters. Google Sheets: up to 2 million cells. Google Presentations: upto 100 MB. Other formats: upto 5 TB/file.
		10 GB/file
		Desktop or mobile apps: no file size limit. Online: upto 20 GB/file
		50GB/file
		5 GB/file
Supported Platforms
		Web, Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
		PCs and Macs, Android, iOS and Windows phones and tablets
		Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Windows Mobile
		OS X Yosemite or above on Mac, iOS 8 and above on iPhones, Windows 10
		Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, BlackBerry
Security
		SSL/TLS encryption
		PFS encryption
		256-bit AES and SSL/TLS encryption, password-protected sharing links
		A minimum of 128-bit AES encryption
		High level SSL security
Language Support
		65 languages
		107 languages
		19 languages
		16 languages
		24 languages
Special Features
		Advanced search feature, file version history, facility to download Gmail attachments to Drive, integration with Google Photos.
		Share files or folders with others, Syncing folders, Advanced searching, collaborating MS office files with their web versions.
		Integration with Microsoft Office 365, file version history.
		Syncing files and folders across all devices, Camera sync with iCloud’s Photos folder.
		Organize files and folders, Share files or folders with others, Get real-time updates.
On the Plus Side
		A single Gmail account gives access to all Google Apps No need to have separate storage for your Photos, it automatically back ups your photos on its own.
		A single Microsoft account gives access to Outlook, Xbox Live, and other Microsoft services Works well with Windows devices Easy to manage files created in MS applications such as Word or Excel.
		Works well on desktops, Macs, Android and iOS Its design makes it easy for anyone to master.
		Works well on Apple devices Easy-to-use interface.
		Comes along with numerous business tools for collaboration and file privacy control Remote wipe features and various anti-theft safeguards Smart notification system notifies about status of projects.
On the Minus Side
		Syncing problems with larger files occasionally.
		Does not allow you to control your file organization.
		Doesn’t allow you to control how your files are displayed.
		Weak integration with other systems; most of the features only work if you are using an Apple device.
		Restored files are not archived before download.
What’s Your Choice
		If you are a user of Google’s Office Suite and if you use an Android phone, you might like to use Google Drive because Google Docs and Google Sheets are by default stored on Google Drive.
		If you don’t want your data to be stored on Google drive and you are Office 365 user or a Microsoft products’ lover, oneDrive is right choice for you.
		If you are a user who wish to share your data to variety of devices.
		If you are a iPhone or iPad user, you will definitely need iCloud storage for your data.
		If you are working in a team and wish to securely share documents among team members.
URL
		https://www.drive.google.com
		https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-in/
		https://www.dropbox.com/
		https://www.icloud.com/
		https://www.box.com/home

I hope this exhaustive comparison may let you make a right choice depending on your data storage requirements.

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