Drop Box is one of the most famous Cloud Storage solution available for backup and sharing data. It allows users to create a folder on their hard disks and sync it with other computers and mobile devices as well as keep a backup copy of the data in the cloud to be accessible using any modern web-browser.
But, as they say, there is no silver bullet when it comes to cloud storage – that too when you are looking for a free solution. Dropbox offers, initially, only 2 GB which you can increase, upto 8 GB, by sending invites to your friends. We bring you some of the best free alternatives to DropBox.
1. Live Mesh
Live Mesh is on top of our list for as the best free alternative to Dropbox. Why? It provides 5 GB of free online backup space, as compared to mere 2GB of Drop Box. Similar to DropBox, Live Mesh keeps your data in sync on multiple computers as well as backed up online. Live Mesh even lets you connect to your computer remotely using any browser (Windows Only Feature) . It is available on Windows, Mac, and smart phones.
2. Spider Oak
Though SpiderOak provides only 2 GB of storage (like Dropox), its best feature is that measures data size of compressed data so 2GB storage is able to store more than 2 GB of Data. In other ways, SpiderOak is almost same as Dropbox in terms of features provided like syncing multiple computers, and providing version history of files. SpiderOak also supports multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.
3. Syncplicity
Syncplicity is another good alternative to Dropbox. Though free version of Syncplicity offers 2GB of free online storage, through friend referrals you can increase it to 5 GB with 1GB per referral unlike 250 MB per referral of DropBox. Syncplicity also keeps versions of files, like Dropbox, and it can keep your data in sync on multiple computers and backed up online. Syncplicity is automated sync, back-up, collaboration and file management service powerful enough for a business user and easy enough for a novice. Sharing with Syncplicity is easy and safe using public link to your files.
4. Box.Net
Box.Net is undoubtedly the best free online file storage and a very good alternative to DropBox. It makes it easy to securely share content as a link or a shared folder with anyone inside or outside your company. This helps create an online work space where you can share project files, add comments, assign tasks, start discussions or create new content. It even has dedicated apps for iPhone and iPad.
We hope you like our list of Best Free Alternatives to DropBox. Do share your thoughts with us and do come back for more.
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