10 Free Online Storage Service
ADVERTISEMENTSStorage and back-up is one of the most important things in Internet and Technology world. But the problem with all these technology is that they may crash anytime and we are bound to lose all our data. Backing up your files, be it images, files, documents, softwares, is necessary. Storing everything in back up device or hard disk is not feasible as it will increase the cost. Free online storage comes handy here. Many of the sites provides free online storage services that are secure. Here I’m listing the top 10 free online storage services.
1. Box.net: Box.net allows you to store your images, documents and other files online.
- 1 GB storage space.
- 10 MB upload file size.
- Upload/ Download limit: 10GB per month.
- Drag and drop with good interface.
- Ability to create sub folders and share files.
2. eSnips: eSnips is a social content sharing site which gives you 5GB of free storage.
- 5GB of free storage space.
- No upload/download limit.
- Easily share the files and photos.
- Browser toolbar available.
- Community/ Social networking tools.
3. DropBoks: DropBoks is very simple in its interface and also very secure one.
- 1 GB free storage space.
- 50 MB upload files size.
- No upload/download limit.
- Simple interface and good security.
4. MediaMax: MediaMax, powered by Streamload, gives you a private and secure place to upload, store, access, and share your personal videos, photos, movies, music and files.
- 25 GB free storage- a large amount compared with most services.
- 1 GB transfer per month.
- 10 MB upload file size.
- Allows you to upload files to existing users without creating an account.
5. OmniDrive: Omni Drive allows you to share edit ad access all your files from the browser.
- 1 GB storage space.
- 5 GB monthly transfer, unlimited file size.
- Good interface.
- Integration with Zoho Office for online document editing.
- Drag-and-drop uploading; multiple folder levels.
6. OrbitFiles: OrbitFiles is another online storage service which gives you 6GB of free storage space.
- 6 GB free storage.
- Automated updates with Hercules uploader.
- Allows you to edit your files.
- Unlimited upload/download.
7. Mozy Online Backup: Mozy provides 2GB of free online storage, but Mozy currently works only on Windows. A beta version is available for Mac users.
- 2GB of free, secure storage.
- Open/locked file support.
- Block-level differential backup.
- 128-bit SSL support (to secure your data during transport)
- 448-bit Blowfish encryption.
- Continuous or scheduled backup options.
8. Egnyte: Egnyte is a web 2.0 content sharing solution that combines sharing, automatic organization and a powerful search capability. Using continuous synchronization, Egnyte seamlessly integrates the desktop with the web.
- 1 GB storage space.
- Integrated search.
- Support for Windows and Mac OS (beta), browsers supported are IE and Firefox.
9. Xdrive: Xdrive is another online storage service which gives you 5GB of free online storage space.
- 5 GB free storage.
- Conveniently access all your files from anywhere.
- Back up your valuable files, music, photos and more - automatically.
10. IDrive E: IDrive gives you 2GB of backup space absolutely free for storing your photos, media files or other important documents. Best suited for individuals and families.
- 2 GB storage space.
- No restriction on backup.
- Unlimited bandwidth.
Apart from this there are other services like Gmail drive, Microsoft Live Folders, Rapidshare and Megaupload. So which service do you use for online storage? Please share your thoughts on online storage.
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Aug 22nd, 2007 at 11:47 am
Is Diino not good?
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 11:55 am
@Sharique,
Diino is also good one. I had created an account long back. They are providing 2GB. I guess you are using that.
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 3:23 pm
good options for anyone looking for online storage..
stumbled
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 3:27 pm
@Shashank,
Thanks for the Stumble.
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 4:06 pm
freedrive.com 6Gig cap, 1G filesize. Web interface - not OS dependent.
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 4:11 pm
wow nice post, so many options for storage
syumbled
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 4:36 pm
Good list, never tried any so far. Use email space for storing files.
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 5:20 pm
Nice List. Some Of them New One for Me.
BTW Thanks
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 6:06 pm
@Jana,
I tried Freedrive.com also.
@Ram,
Thanks for the Stumble.
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 6:40 pm
I’ve tried esnips fromt the list, Box.net is exciting. Will give that a try.
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Thanks for such a great information Nirmal
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 9:02 pm
@Shankar,
Box.net is one of the popular ones in Online storage. I think you can try it out.
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 9:10 pm
Box is my favorite, I use it regularly for backups. Mozy is also good but not recommended for low config PCs.
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 9:27 pm
Nice list, Nirmal. I just haven’t had the need to store my files online yet! I however do use those online services to send some big files friends.
Stumbled.
Aug 22nd, 2007 at 11:44 pm
@Rishi,
Box is quite commonly used one.
@K-IntheHouse,
Thanks for the Stumble.
Aug 23rd, 2007 at 12:35 am
that’s a sweet list I didn’t know there were soo many. keep up the good work just stumbled to
Aug 23rd, 2007 at 2:36 pm
Shaun,
Thanks for the Stumble.
Aug 24th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Gosh! So many choice!
Aug 24th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
@Ken Xu,
I have listed only the top ones.
There are even more choices.
Aug 24th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
I have used ZUpload (www.zupload.com)
“…Up to 500MB per file and can upload as many files as you want….”
Aug 24th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
I have used Box.net . Maybe its time to give others a try .
Aug 25th, 2007 at 1:35 am
Nirmal which 1 is your favorite
Aug 25th, 2007 at 11:40 am
Thanks for this article… http://www.photobucket.com is also good…I’ve used it…
Aug 26th, 2007 at 7:39 pm
I’m the CEO of Carbonite and while I love getting things for free, it’s not always the best thing for the company or customer. Most of the companies you’ve mentioned above have not had a lot of success as businesses. Part of the reason is that all those free users have to be subsidized by paying subscribers. Hence the price to paying subscribers goes up and the value goes down. Carbonite, like Norton, McAfee, and most of the other successful companies in data protection, gives you a limited-time trial to the full unrestricted product (in our case, unlimited capacity). At the end of the trial, you have to pay up. Fortunately for us, more than half of the people decide to pay — it’s only $50. It’s a better business model, we feel.
David Friend, CEO
Carbonite Online Backup
Carbonite, Inc.
Aug 27th, 2007 at 8:23 am
Whoa.. I didn’t this many service was there..! Not yet started to use any online storage service though.!
Aug 27th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
@David,
Thanks for the info on Carbonite. I’ll try it.
Sep 2nd, 2007 at 12:15 am
i like orbitfiles
Nov 30th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
While all of these sites give limited storage capacity, http://www.mediafire.com gives you UNLIMITED storage and is 99% up. believe me.. Excellent UI .. and upto 100Mb upload limit/file.
Apr 19th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Try http://www.adrive.com.
50Gb storage, completely free.
Only web-base user interface.
I think it’s good onw
Sep 22nd, 2008 at 2:06 pm
eSnips is my Favorite…
- Anurag R.C.
http://www.pcdrome.com
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