Do you want to have your files accessible almost anywhere and can easily be shared around or simply need to free up some space from your PC or smartphone? If yes, then you need cloud storage. There are plenty of cloud services online but we’re listing down those that offer at least double-digit storage spaces and are free to use.
Note: The cloud storage providers mentioned below are those that offer at least 10GB of free storage space.
Box (10GB)
Box is one of the most popular cloud storage services in the market. It offers three plans: Individual, Business, and Platform. You can sign up for a free account and get 10GB of free storage with a 250MB file upload limit. Box can be accessed via a web browser but also has apps for the Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS so you can access your files, regardless of the platform.
Google Drive (15GB)
Another popular cloud storage platform is Google Drive which offers 15GB of free storage space. If you heavily use Google’s services, this is the one we suggest as you can save Gmail attachments and store photos and have them accessed via Google Photos. Those files are also searchable, can be made available offline, and can be opened using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Google Drive can be accessed via a browser or via their Android and iOS apps.
SanDisk Cloud (20GB)
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SanDisk Cloud is powered by cloud storage provider Upthere which was acquired by Western Digital. SanDisk Cloud offers 20GB of free storage and can organize your files based on type: Photos, Music, Documents. The files are uploaded in full quality, are searchable, and can be shared to other SanDisk Cloud users. SanDisk Cloud can be accessed via a browser or through their Android and iOS apps.
Icedrive (20GB)
Next is Icedrive which also offers 20GB of free storage with a 3GB daily bandwidth allowance. Aside from being to able to back up your files, Icedrive’s desktop software allows you to access and manage your cloud storage space as if it were a physical hard disk or USB stick directly in your OS. This gives you all of the features and feel of your OS: edit, upload, delete, open. Icedrive is available via browser, desktop, and Android app.
Mega (50GB)
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Mega has been around for a while and offers one of the biggest spaces when it comes to cloud storage at 50GB. In addition, it boasts fast file transfers, end-to-end encryption, and secure chat. Mega is accessible via a browser, mobile apps, desktop app, and has support for browser extensions.
Degoo (100GB)
If you want the largest possible, then check out Degoo with 100GB of storage space. It has an automatic backup, encryption, streaming support for your video files, and unlimited data transfer so you can share as many files to your friends and colleagues. Degoo can be accessed via their desktop app and Android and iOS apps.
And there you have it. Which of these cloud storage services are you using? If you have recommendations, let us know in the comments below.
