The best cloud storage options for individuals and small business
Have you found yourself running out of space on DropBox? Do the clouds and rainbows inaccurately reflect how you feel about the most common free cloud storage platform on the market? The interface is lousy with zero customization available to end users. With so many options for cloud hosting, it seems impossible to decide on the best cloud storage service. Whether you are an individual or small business, trueITpros has outlined the most inclusive cloud computing providers for less headaches and more productivity.
1. Microsoft SkyDrive
The cloud computing veterans at Microsoft boast an all-inclusive platform that works seamlessly with their Office counterpart. In this spreadsheet, it’s easy to see why SkyDrive is so darn likeable. Microsoft offers users 7GB of free storage space just for signing up. This simple yet functional program accommodates everyone with Android and iOS mobile apps as well as desktop integration. Pair SkyDrive with Windows 8 and you will have a truly unified (and cheap!) cloud storage system. For the business owner, pricing is competitively reasonable. Small business solutions start at 20GB for $10/year, 50GB for $25/year, and 100GB for $50/year. SkyDrive is the perfect communication solution for an integrated office.
2. Cubby
Cubby is a cute and comfortable alternative to the dreary DropBox. When you are in a computer all day, Cubby’s cheerful user interface adds a happy boost to your cloud storage habits. While totally free cloud storage space is hard to find, Cubby encourages users to spread the word. By doing so, subscribers get a free gig every time a friend signs up. Cubby is quickly winning over users looking for just a little bit more. Cubby is organized, easy to manage, and sharing with other users is simple. Paid accounts start at $6.99 per month with 100GB of storage, a slightly cheaper alternative to DropBox. The Android and iOS apps are modern and functional, which is absolutely necessary for on-the-go access to your documents.
3. BitCasa
We always save the best for last, and BitCasa seems too good to be true. The site’s recent launch out of Beta has computers all over the globe going ga-ga for infinite cloud storage space. Users get a whopping 10GB of free cloud space and get ready for it… absolutely unlimited storage for only $10 a month. That’s right. We said unlimited. The folks at BitCasa admit to their business model sounding like it’s from outer space. You want more space talk? BitCasa will automatically backup all of your devices. You will never run out of storage space again, and trueITpros thinks that’s how it should be. The Android app mimics the live tile Microsoft interface, but with improved features. From within the app, users can stream movies and music from one perfect place, and that place is BitCasa.
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