![]() While they do encrypt your files, it’s not complete end-to-end encryption. That means Dropbox has access to your encryption keys, which enables them to check your files if required. So, how safe is it to store confidential files? I won’t say that it is unsafe, but you guess the answer. ![]() But for other files, it indeed is a great storage solution.Īnother thing that bugs me a little is the interface. For such an old and evolved service like Dropbox, the interface looks a bit naive and unintuitive. For example, look at the Upload button stacked amongst other links on the right side. It should have been placed more clearly at the top or left. With these factors, let us first give a benchmark score for Dropbox: Ease of Use: how the interface feels, and how useable it is.Apps: how easy it is to sync the service with different devices.Features & Tools: third-party integrations, availability of office and productivity apps.Privacy: encryption, compliances, and policies.And these are the main factors that I checked while assessing a storage provider: So, in this post, we will discuss some of the best Dropbox alternatives you can consider in 2021. ![]() Now let us see how the alternatives compare against Dropbox.įounded in 2011, Sync.Com is older than pCloud. The main highlight with Sync is their emphasis on privacy and protection. All the plans offer end-to-end encryption so that only you can access your files. Here is a more detailed look at the different plans: Personal The pricing of Sync storage is split into three main categories: Unlike on pCloud, this feature is not just an add-on, instead, it’s included in all plans. **prices as on May 2021 – it can vary from time to timeĪs you can see from the table, the free plan offers 5GB of storage. The Basic plans under Personal and Pro Solo looks the same as both gives 2TB storage for $96/mo. In addition to these plans, there is also a custom Enterprise plan if you have heavy storage needs. However, none of the plans offer monthly or lifetime subscriptions. Maybe because of their focus on privacy, you cannot find many third-party integrations with Sync. However, it allows opening and editing your MS 365 files.Īnother feature is the 356-day version history. Compared to its couterparts, it is a long period. Apps for DevicesĪpps are available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices. One thing that is missing is that there is no app for Linux users. So, if you want to sync folders on your desktop device, you are limited to Windows and Mac. 3-year subscription – $599 ($199.67/year)Īll plans include 24/7 support for 1 year and free upgrades for 1 year.The main navigation is at the top, and the action menu is at the right, which in my experience feels better than Dropbox.Here’s the pricing for a single system covered with corresponding license type: ![]() The vendor provides a calculator at their pricing page to help your determine the cost. ![]() There are two plans offered – Standard and Advanced – with prices depending on the number of systems to be backed up and the license type. ![]()
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