Top cloud storage services for 2019

Published February 25, 2019   |   
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You can buy any storage device you want, but every device will come with limited storage capacity. Even if that storage capacity is enough for you, the device can get damaged or corrupted in no time taking all your valuable data away from you.

Here comes the need for cloud storage that helps in organizing data properly and keeping all our valuable data secure.

Cloud storage is simply a hard drive on the Internet similar to traditional storage methods, but cloud storage comes with a lot of benefits which are not available with other storage options. With cloud storage, you can access all your files anytime and anywhere you want as long as you have a working Internet connection.

But, with so many cloud storage providers available in the market to choose from, it gets tough to choose one which can be the most useful for your personal or business use. So to help you, we have curated a list of top cloud storage services for 2019. Let’s dive deep down to know more about them.

1. pCloud

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pCloud is a cloud storage solution for those who are looking for comprehensive easy to use user experience. It is one of the best free cloud storage service available for storing large media files.

pCloud offers 10 GB free cloud storage to every user which is a lot more compared to other cloud storage providers. The account can be upgraded with a monthly or yearly subscription to a pCloud Premium (500 GB) or pCloud Premium Plus (2 TB) plan.

You can even increase the free storage of 10GB to 20GB using many incentives such as recommending friends (1 GB per referral), watching the tutorial (3 GB) and other similar things.

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You can be well assured of your file’s safety with pCloud as the company is itself based in Switzerland, a country with strict privacy laws.

If you love pCloud as we do and planning to use it for the long term, buying a lifetime plan will help you to save a lot as it costs $350 for 2 TB of storage which sounds like a lot of money, but it could save you a lot in the long-run. Payment can also be made by Bitcoins.

With pCloud, you can access your files via web, desktop or mobile simultaneously due to automatic sync across multiple devices. You can generate download links which can be provided to anyone for downloading data on their device.

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pCloud uses 256-bit AES encryption for all files and TLS/SSL channel protection for data encryption and authentication.

Also, data gets copied on five different servers for extra protection. There’s also an option which you can opt for to get an extra layer of encryption. Data and image can be directly backed up from Dropbox, Facebook, Instagram, Onedrive and Google Drive without hassle.

2. Google Drive

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It’s one of the best cloud storage service available out there with a huge user base. And it requires a minimal setup if you already have a Google account.

Google Drive gives 15 GB of free storage to every user with a Google Account. You can subscribe for higher storage plans which start from $1.99 per month for 100 GB and goes up to $9.99 per month for 2 TB. And Google Drive allows you to share your plan with upto five family members and you can even contact their live support if you find yourself with any problem.

You can store any file you want in Google Drive and even invite others to view, download and collaborate on all the files. You also get offline capabilities with Google Drive, and you can access all your files on every device (PC, Mac, Android or iOS) even when there is no Internet available.

Google Drive also has an in-built office suite for you to create docs, spreadsheets and slides. Google Photos is also a part of Google Drive and Photos stored in Google Photos share the overall storage available in Drive.

3. Dropbox

Dropbox is one of the most popular in cloud storage for both personal and business use. You can use it on your PC, Mac, Linux or on Android, iOS and Windows phone.

Paid plans are offered by Dropbox are explicitly designed for personal and business needs. Dropbox offers 2 GB of free storage to every account which can then be extended by subscribing to Dropbox plus which offers 1 TB of storage with additional features like offline file access, remote device wipe and priority email support. Also, Dropbox is very easy to use with a very clean overall design.

Dropbox creates a special folder on the computer which is then synchronized with Dropbox servers and other user connected devices so that everything can be updated all the time.

4. Microsoft OneDrive

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Like other cloud storage providers, OneDrive by Microsoft also gives 5 GB of free cloud storage to every user having a Microsoft or Outlook account. You can get 50 GB for $1.99 per month and 1 TB for $69.99 per year with a full subscription of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Notes and Outlook).

OneDrive is also built-in into the Windows 8 and 10 operating systems. It allows you to store any file type you want like photos, documents, videos etc. and access them from any of your PC, Android or iOS device.

Microsoft OneDrive works flawlessly with Microsoft Office apps such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint. You can edit or share your documents easily if you have Office 365 subscription and you get 1TB of free storage as well.

5. Amazon Drive

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Launched in 2011, Amazon offers a very reliable cloud storage service to all the Prime members which include cloud storage, file backup and file sharing. You can also get free unlimited photo storage with Amazon Prime subscription or if you own any Kindle Fire device.

Amazon Drive includes a 3-month free trial, and after that, it costs $59.99 per year with no monthly plans available. If you have an Amazon account, you can simply sign-in into the Amazon Drive without the need to sign up separately.

You can easily upload photos, videos, music, documents, and more using applications available for phone, tablet or computer. But keep in mind that, you cannot edit your files in Amazon Drive as the Drive app doesn’t let you view your files on your computer and you can only either download or upload the files. Though, Amazon Drive is a good option if you have huge files and you want a safe and secure cloud service.

Conclusion

Other than the cloud service providers mentioned above, many other solutions are also available like Mega, iCLoud, NextCloud, Box and SpiderOak.

Almost all cloud storage services come with either limited free storage or a free trial, so you can test the platform easily and check if it meets all your requirements or not.