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Backup & Cloud Storage (14 programs)

  1. Volafile

    Volafile

    • 5

    • Free

    Free live file sharing with temporary storage

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Simple immediate downloads without frustrating countdowns. New files automatically visible to all sharers.
    CONS: Unable to customise themes and display options. Files only stored for two days.
  2. MediaFire

    MediaFire

    • 3.6

    • Free

    Simple and affordable cloud storage solution

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Simple and easy to use. Decent 10GB data allocation. Competitive plan pricing.
    CONS: No file syncing. No file encryption.
  3. Windows 365 Cloud PC

    Windows 365 Cloud PC

    • 3.5

    • Free

    Work in the cloud with this service

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Can switch between devices. All data are saved and synced. The default OS and storage size doesn’t matter. Two editions available.
    CONS: Only available for business use.
  4. Dropbox

    Dropbox

    • 3.9

    • Free

    Free hard disk in the cloud

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: 2 GB of free space. Automatic file syncing. Great online tutorial. Easy file sharing. Looks good.
    CONS: None so far.
  5. 4Shared

    4Shared

    • 3.5

    • Free

    Share your music, videos and files online

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Easy-to-use interface. Very fast, easy registration. Various skins. Lots of sharing options. Good help.
    CONS: Not very attractive.
  6. JioCloud

    JioCloud

    • 4.4

    • Free

    Back-up your files with the JioCloud

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Create contacts back-up. Auto back-up. Shared albums. Link sharing.
    CONS: Slow upload. Prone to crashing.
  7. MyWebFace

    MyWebFace

    • 3.7

    • Free

    A free app for Web apps, by Mindspark.

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
  8. Microsoft OneDrive

    Microsoft OneDrive

    • 3.7

    • Free

    25 GB of free file storage in the cloud

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: 25GB is lots of space. Simple file system.
    CONS: File size limit.
  9. Qiqqa

    Qiqqa

    • 4.3

    • Free

    A free research and reference tool that is ideal for academics

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: It files and categorizes your research with more than just titles. The tool suggests other research material.
    CONS: It takes a while to learn how to use the tool effectively. You may have to turn to the forum to help you understand how it works.
  10. Graphite

    Graphite

    • 4.3

    • Free

    Keep all of your documents in one place with Graphite

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Can view tabs in different modes. Can highlight duplicates. Divides tabs by window. Can set tab limit on windows.
    CONS: Can’t increase extension window size. Text is very small. Selects by clicking right mouse button. Can’t open tab manager in separate window.
  11. 4Sync

    4Sync

    • 3.3

    • Free

    Access all your files and sync all your devices

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Up to 15GB of free storage space. Share files easily with friends. Easy to navigate.
    CONS: Must register via the desktop or mobile app. Confusing documentation about how much free space you get.
  12. SendBig

    SendBig

    • 3.9

    • Free

    Online file-sharing platform

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Large 30GB per-file size limit. Free upgrade for the Pro version. Self-Destruct feature for added security.
    CONS: No editing or collaboration tools. Unreliable customer support.
  13. GMX

    GMX

    • 4.3

    • Free

    Free Email Accounts with Unlimited Storage

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Free account. Unlimited storage.
    CONS: Intrusive advertising. Basic features.
  14. Smash

    Smash

    • 4.4

    • Free

    Smash those files and transfer them fast

    License
    Free
    Language
    English
    Platform
    web-apps
    PROS: Share for free without registration. No file size limit.
    CONS: No major advantage over Dropbox. No instructions.

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