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We live in an increasingly virtual world. More and more companies offer remote work, and nearly everything is shared over the internet. So, it pays to have a backup of important files. Even though physical storage is cheap (the best microSD cards cost about 11 cents per gigabyte), having a good, reliable cloud storage option is a necessity.<\/p>\n

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There are many great options for cloud storage, and here are the ones worth looking at.<\/p>\n


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1. OneDrive: Best for Windows<\/h2>\n

Modern Windows PCs automatically back up your files to Microsoft OneDrive until you use up the 5GB of free storage. If you need more storage, consider one of the paid OneDrive subscriptions. OneDrive is a versatile cloud storage solution for personal and business uses.<\/p>\n

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Since OneDrive functionality is built into Windows computers, it’s a cinch to choose which files and folders you want the system to save to the cloud automatically. Its drag-and-drop storage functionality is simple to use, and its integration with Windows and the Microsoft 365 apps makes it a great choice for anyone who uses Microsoft’s apps, either alone or in collaboration with others.<\/p>\n

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Its lowest-priced personal subscription offers 100GB for $19.99 per year, which is cheaper than Google’s 100GB offering. However, larger storage amounts require you to purchase bundles that include Microsoft 365 apps. Whether that’s a good deal depends on whether you plan to use Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n

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2. IceDrive: A container for all purposes<\/h2>\n

IceDrive is an interesting service. There’s not a lot you can knock it for, but nothing it does makes it stand out from the competition. It has competitive prices but is beaten by its competition at higher tiers. It has fast servers, but not as fast as Google’s. It has good backup options, but they’re not as robust as Sync’s. It has end-to-end encryption, but only for one folder. It’d be a great pick for the best all-around service, except pCloud beats it for that title.<\/p>\n

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IceDrive works with all mobile and desktop operating systems and generally avoids the major downsides that its competitors have. Keep IceDrive in mind if you’re shopping for a new cloud storage service.<\/p>\n

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3. Google Drive: Best for speed<\/h2>\n

If you’re entrenched in the Google ecosystem, you already have Google Drive. The only question is whether you’re getting the most out of it. Owners of Android devices and Chromebooks will find it integrates flawlessly with the Google Workplace suite, which makes it a breeze to open documents and spreadsheets from within its web interface.<\/p>\n

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Finding a file is easy thanks to its full-featured search function and its cloud sync feature automatically backs up the folders you choose. It offers some robust options for sharing files and collaborating on documents. The service also takes advantage of Google’s high-speed data centers, offering the fastest cloud storage service available.<\/p>\n

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Google Drive has some downsides. Unlike other Cloud Storage solutions, Google Drive does not offer end-to-end encryption. It also is more frustrating to use on iOS devices than other solutions.<\/p>\n

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Google Drive offers 15GB of free storage. You can also pay $1.99 a month for 100GB of storage, $2.99 \u200b\u200ba month for 200GB, and $9.99 for 2TB.<\/p>\n

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Sign up at Google Drive Personal Cloud Storage & File Sharing.<\/p>\n

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4. pCloud: Best all-around service<\/h2>\n

While it might not have the name recognition of the other cloud storage services on this list, pCloud is recommended by many who are familiar with the wider range of cloud storage options. There are four main reasons for this:<\/p>\n

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