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I'm trying to help some family get an art business going. The problem is they're getting provided with TONS of TIF images that are going to be printed very large. I'm talking 1500 images a week at an average of 750MB each. So that's about 1TB a week that will be uploaded to the storage.

Before I realized THAT much space was needed, I signed them up to pCloud on their 10TB plan but that will be used up very quickly so I think they need something different.

Here are the functionalities we're looking for:

The ability to get consistent filepaths and direct links for files (only jpg files will be used for hotlinking)
Not required but preferred: have a virtual folder on the computer like how Dropbox and pCloud do

This business is purely art printed to order so we will most likely be downloading no more than 50-100 images per day from the cloud to print (even less at the very start). It's the upload that will be used the most. It seems that this needs unlimited storage. The only thing I found that offers that is sync.com but they don't have the ability to get direct jpg links as I mentioned in #1 above.

Any suggestions or ideas on how this should be handled?

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KingMac21 · 2 months ago

I directly recommend an Object Storage. The amount of data must be scalable, but you must pay attention to the egress quotas. Then Mega S4 with the Flexi plan could be right for you (it includes a free egress fee of x5). Otherwise also IDrive E2 which provides a quota of x3. If you need any other help I am available.

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mixlei093 · 2 months ago

Sync.com support unlimited storage space for teams customer, at least 3 users, everyone pay 15$ per Month for storage.

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petaqui · 2 months ago

What about using something like transfer.it? If it's for printing, they won't need to keep the data for long time, so, you can use fromsmash or the one I said to keep data there for 90 days

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Spying-eye · 2 months ago

Pick a cloud with servers near your location.

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sirideain · 2 months ago

Check out Hetzner storage share, you can get 10TB and add additional 10TB volumes as needed. The service runs Nextcloud which provides a web interface and you can share links to files. You can also sync via an app. I'm using it currently for video files to share with clients - been great value and reliable.

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r/cloudstorage • [2]

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Looking for Affordable Cloud Storage for Large-Scale File Hosting

Posted by hcin_b · in r/cloudstorage · 19 days ago

Hello everyone,

I’m currently looking for a cloud storage solution and I’d love to get some recommendations from this community. My main requirements are:

High storage capacity: I need a solution that can handle a large amount of data.

Affordable pricing: Budget is an important factor, so I’m looking for cost-effective options.

Suitable for many users: The storage should be able to serve a large number of users who will be downloading files simultaneously.

Hosting, not just backup: I don’t need the storage just for backup; it should be capable of handling actual file hosting for public access/downloads.

I’ve been researching a few providers, but it’s hard to figure out which ones balance cost, performance, and reliability best for this kind of use case.

One important point: I need direct download links for the files (not just streaming or temporary share links).

If you have experience with a service that fits these needs—or if you can share what has (or hasn’t) worked for you—I’d really appreciate your input.

Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙏

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steevo · 8 days ago

Did u find anything? I am also looking!!

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hcin_b · OP · 8 days ago

The best solution I’ve found is to buy a G9 LD380 and configure it with TrueNAS (or any other system you recommend), and then place this setup in a local data center where they provide electricity and internet traffic.

But for now, I think I should start with object storage services like Wasabi, since the cost of configuring storage and buying equipment is too high for me at the moment.

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Deodavinio · 18 days ago

Drime offers 500GB free for students.

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gksqrd · 18 days ago

Zoho Workdrive is great and meets all your requirements.

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slaaark · 19 days ago

Fireload works great for me, plus it has direct download links.

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Classic-Abalone6153 · 18 days ago

I think every S3 service works in your case, I can say wasabi pr Hetzner S3 can to the job. Both of them are incredible cheap and built exactly to handle large amount of data. Have in mind Hetzner S3 it’s still a bit unstable.

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Free/Most Affordable Cloud Storage for Creators (20GB+ File Uploads)

Posted by CineTechWiz · in r/PakistaniTech · 5 months ago

I’m looking for a free or most affordable cloud storage service that allows uploading large video files (20GB+). As a video editor, I frequently need to share large project files, and my previous go-to, Playbook, imposed a 2GB cap on MP4/MOV files (unless you pay).

I totally understand that free services have limitations, and I’m not expecting unlimited storage. Just looking for alternatives where I can still upload large video files without jumping through hoops.

Ideal Features:

At least 20~30GB per file upload
Decent free storage capacity
Good sharing options (direct links, password protection, etc.)
No excessive compression (Google Drive tends to recompress previews)

If you know of any solid alternatives, please share your recommendations!

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Axemaze · 5 months ago

If you have a good internet and your pc can run 24 hours you can just use torrent to send files directly from your pc to the the person you want to send to.

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CineTechWiz · OP · 5 months ago

Yes, I do have good internet, but electricity ISN'T reliable :(

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Axemaze · 5 months ago

You can check out

Yandex

Mega

Kwik

Smash

Sendbig

Although some of these have different purposes but they can cater to your needs if you get the know how.

or you can simply buy a low end laptop (around 10k) with good battery timing and 1 tb/500gigs storage and run a server on it and then give access to the person who wants that file and keep on running the laptop 24 hours so that they can pick up files whenever they like.

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GenZia · 5 months ago

Why not just use P2P file sharing?

Just create a torrent via a torrent client (I highly recommend open-source qBittorrent) and send the link to your client.

Easy.

Though, obviously, you'll have to keep your PC online until the file is completely transferred.

You can also upload files directly to your client's NAS server, assuming he has one, though torrents are by far the most convenient method.

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CineTechWiz · OP · 5 months ago

Oh, interesting; I know how to use qBittorrent but for P2P sharing I’ll have to look into how that works. Gotta ask if they even have a NAS first.

For torrents, does the client need to set anything up on their end, or can they just download it from their browser like a regular file?

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Axemaze · 5 months ago

They just need a client like qbittorrent and then you send them the torrent file which contains the link and then they can download it at whatever upload speed your internet can provide. For this your pc needs to be on for the other person to download the file so if there is load shedding and your pc turns off then the file wont transfer. Also there is no issues with torrents on pausing and stuff so when you turn your pc back on the file will start sending again without corruption chances

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Easy_Struggle_380 · 5 months ago

create a NAS (Network Attached Storage) for yourself.

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darth_kupi · 5 months ago

Are Nas boxes easily found in Pakistan? And at reasonable prices? I want to go down the NAS rabbit hole but getting electronics in Pakistan always feels like getting ripped off.

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Easy_Struggle_380 · 5 months ago

i bought a small mini pc and installed linux on it along with an OS, 500gb, 128gb ssd.

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Easy_Struggle_380 · 5 months ago

dont worry, i can help you setup and get a device for you.

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Arkoaks · 5 months ago

Its 100 for first month only 419/month after that or 4200 / year

Still one of the cheapest options

Taxes are around 5%

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Arkoaks · 5 months ago

Google drive 100gb option Has best speed and reasonable cost

Or you can sign up for multiple services offering free services including google , ice drive , p drive having zero cost but a bit of management hassle

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Anyone else feel like cloud storage isn’t really made for us?

Posted by Regular_Bluejay_3432 · in r/editors · 5 months ago

I’ve used Dropbox, Box, GDrive, LucidLink, and a few others across different projects.. and honestly, I feel like none of them really understand how our files, teams, and timelines actually work. Big files, slow syncs, broken links, confusing folder trees when multiple editors are touching the same project. it's just messy. Curious, What’s your workflow? What actually works for sharing, reviewing, and storing when the project’s 4TB and the deadline’s Tuesday?

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Bobzyouruncle · 5 months ago

I’m pretty impressed with LucidLink but at the end of the day you need the files pinned (locally stored) for it to function in an acceptable way. If it’s a team of editors then the best way to do this is with all the editors remoting in to machines that are all tied to the same shared storage. It makes trouble shooting machines easier, keep storage updated properly and instantly for everyone, and not having to rely on each individual’s isp and personal pc to run the NLE.

Cloud transmission of terabytes of data in real time for local timeline playback and editing just isn’t realistic with the present network architecture. Local NAS is the way to go.

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DigitalFiddler · 5 months ago

Second this! Lucid has been great for me for agency social work with raw files up to 4K 10 bit. I need to collaborate with other editors around the country and it's so incredibly seamless. I do have gig Internet though and that makes a WORLD of difference. It's a major pain with anything less than gig. They 1000% should have mailed OP a drive for that much data to edit and then backup to cloud at the end of the project

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BobZelin · 5 months ago

it's got nothing to do with Dropbox, Box, Lucid Link, etc. It's the internet service providers, like Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Frontier, etc. They could not give a damn about the "professional industry". So whose fault is this ? Simple - it's your client that you are working for. They could have

#1 - created proxy files at their end, and made it easier for you.

#2 - they could have mailed you a drive

#3 - they could have put Jump Desktop Connect or Parsec on one of their computers, and had you remote in with Jump Desktop or Parsec, and edited in real time without upload/download.

BUT they didn't want to spend the money. No one i getting 4 TB of full res media in time over the internet, and finishing the job by next Tuesday. It ain't gonna happen. I can tell you whose fault it's not - it's not your fault.

Don't blame the cloud sites - it's got nothing to do with them. They are doing the best that they can - with the limited upload/download speeds that exist on the internet today. How on earth this company that is employing you is not using a proxy workflow for the 4 TB of full res media is beyond me. IT's their fault (but I know what is going on - they don't want to spend the money - even for an assistant to create that proxy media).

Bob

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pensivewombat · 5 months ago

OH man, I just moved to Wyoming and thought I was going to be screwed on this front, but there's a local fiber company that does 5gbps down AND up for $100, so I can work right off the NAS in my NY office while paying a quarter of the rent that I used to.

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ZonaiSwirls · 5 months ago

Yeah I'm spoiled. Google fiber goes up to 8gbps here and I've only been paying for 1 for over 10 years now. I just walk away for a little and do something non work related when I get terabytes worth of stuff.

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MokkieTheTruth · 5 months ago

Hey Bob - For warned, im a laymen. We use parsec for FT employees in post, however my partner does not want outside editors/DITs to have access to the entire server so we typically rely on Dropbox, ship drives, or more recently experimented with Shade.inc. During production to post handoff. Is there a work around for this with parsec/jump so we can better utilize remote in beyond just our full time employees? Thanks!

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BobZelin · 5 months ago

as a laymen, you know that you should be hiring qualified people for any technical aspects of your business, including editing, graphics, audio, and your server with remote access.

Your server (you have not stated what brand it is) has the ability to set PERMISSIONS - this means that when you have an outside editors or DIT's to have access to the server - either locally, or remote - you can RESTRICT their permissions to exactly what folders they have access to.

So lets be specific for a moment - you do a new job called Mokkie. That is the name of your shared folder. You put the media that you want this editor (local or remote with Parsec) to have access to - both your trusted staff, and this remote editor will have full access to this ONE folder, but the remote editor will NOT have access to any of your other shared folders. SO - let's say that this one remote editor DOES need access to one of the shared folders that have graphics or audio in them - but you are terrified that this unknown remote editor will DELETE all the media in your critical valued graphics or audio folder. Simple - you assign him READ ONLY access to that particular folder. Now, he can incorporate the audio and graphics created by your team, but CANNOT delete any of the media in those folders, because he does not have WRITE access to these folders.

AND on some systems that have RECYCLE BINS - you can usually enable a "checkbox" that even if he has r/W access (read and write access), he CANNOT DELETE anything - any deletion from the server must be done by the administrator (the guy who setup or runs the server).

Too complicated - you and your partner simply don't want to pay for someone to help do this for you ? Well - that is your decision.

Bob Zelin

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jaysedai · 5 months ago

Agreed, howerver I do really like FUSE based these technologies from Suitestudios.io, shade.inc, and to a lesser extent lucidlink.

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Skinsfreak88 · 5 months ago

+1 for shade inc! It’s not perfect yet but their team is amazing and is so quick to solve issues that arise. I can not recommend them enough.

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stuartmx · 5 months ago

A lot of ISPs restrict your upload speed to a fraction of the advertised download speed. Check your provider details, Time Warner/Xfinity did this when I had them; ATT Fiber does not so they get my money. I think it may even be a cable vs. fiber thing.

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moredrinksplease · 5 months ago

I work on jump on fiber and it works just fine. Maybe your office needs better internet? Or updated jump?

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jaysedai · 5 months ago

shade is great, but struggles with really large files (anything over a few hundred GB in a single file, they said they are working on it). SuiteStudios handles just about anything you can throw at it, but doesn't have any kind of a web interface. Both support cloud or bring-your-own-storage. LucidLink is the grandfather of these, but we've seen corruption and they don't support bring-your-own-storage and they are very expensive.

Also if you want to go open source there's JuiceFS.

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r/cloudstorage • [5]

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Cloud Storage Recommendation

Posted by No_Literature382 · in r/cloudstorage · 15 days ago

Hi, i'm looking for a cloud storage that has these features:

large storage size (about 350gb)
has enough bandwidth (about 30tb monthly)
has sync feature since I need to frequently update the files
public sharing link
smooth and fast download experience (really important)

Budget: $20 per month

So far, i've tried many things. I've tried seedbox (appbox, whatbox) but the speed was really bad. I had some result with gdrive but it kept taking lifetime to zip up the files for download and even segmented them into 100 pieces which was a headache for me. I've tried filen which was great except i was getting 1/10th of my usual speed while downloading. Any recommendation?

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Far-Amphibian3043 · 15 days ago

what's the usecase for 30tb of bandwidth? and what's your avg. download speed ?

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No_Literature382 · OP · 15 days ago

mostly for sharing videos, although i dont expect to reach around 30tb but that's a good starting point. I have a 150 Mbps plan

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Far-Amphibian3043 · 14 days ago

dropbox is probably the best for you then, been using it a while and I think it's a little slow in my region but if you download and setup sync using client it'll be seamless

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eriiic_ · 14 days ago

Ksuite 1 TB for €19/year. I measured 1.1 GB/minute in download, the daily limit is set at 200 GB/day. Based in Europe (Switzerland), speed may depend on country.

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alamrihs · 15 days ago

Personally, I'm happy with my subscriptions Pcloud and Filen.

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RenegadeUK · 11 days ago

How much do you pay for each & what do you get with each kindly ?

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Ok_Angle2913 · 15 days ago

Google drive? Good prices and the upload/download, for me at least, its the fastest!

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No_Literature382 · OP · 14 days ago

its great except i need to wait eternity for zipping, and it segments the zip into hundreds of pieces

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Ezrway · 14 days ago

IMHO, things goes much quicker if you zip your files on the device the files are on and then upload them to Google Drive.

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Looking for a reliable and affordable cloud storage service (5TB+)

Posted by gowlet · in r/cloudstorage · 5 months ago

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for an online storage service to store my videos and folders — both for backup and active use.
The only requirement I have is a minimum of 5TB upload capacity.
I’ve tried Opendrive before, but the upload speeds were terrible.
Ideally, I’m looking for something affordable as well.
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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https://www.idrive.com/idrive/signup/el/techradar95

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verzing1 · 5 months ago

You can check out FileLu, they are scalable and very flexible, with a lot of backup and sync tools. Their plans start at $4 per TB.

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thelenis · 5 months ago

I recently signed up for iDrive...$5/99/month first year then $99.99/year after.....ten terabytes and software uploads very fast

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ralmeidao · 5 months ago

speed test compared Google drive 20s idrive 42 s koofr 4min Amazon drive storage 22s backblaze 51s file 700mb all in 1gb/1gb connection, region south america

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slaaark · 5 months ago

Thanks for the comparison. With those speeds, could you try Fireload?

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ralmeidao · 5 months ago

I don't have account 😞

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Electronic_Stuff4575 · 4 months ago

I honestly suggest Blomp — I’ve been using it to back up my videos and files for a while now and it’s been solid. They’ve got a 10TB plan that’s super affordable compared to a lot of the other big names out there. I don't like giving absolute answers, but I believe it's the most affordable out there. Upload speeds have been decent on my end (way better than what I had with Opendrive lol). If you run into any issues, they also have a responsive customer support I know because they have responded to me multiple times. would be cool to know your experience!

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gowlet · OP · 4 months ago

I did some research and found out the following:

Blomp is a cloud storage service that offers 20 GB of free storage space, with the possibility of increasing it up to 200 GB through referrals. However, there are some concerns about its reliability and the features it provides.

Blomp lacks strong security measures; it does not use standard security protocols like 256-bit AES encryption and states that it may share user information with third parties. Additionally, it lacks basic features such as file sharing, versioning, and a recycle bin.

User reviews are mixed. Some users have reported that the promised storage space is misleading due to the referral system and that their accounts were unexpectedly closed. On the other hand, some users expressed satisfaction with the service.

In conclusion, considering Blomp’s lack of security and features, it may be more beneficial to consider alternative cloud storage providers that offer more reliable and comprehensive services.

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Electronic_Stuff4575 · 4 months ago

The research seem lacking, they offer 40GB upon signup.

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Electronic_Stuff4575 · 4 months ago

Referral system offers additional 40Gb per friend, I scored 400 Gb just by making fake accounts lol. However, I was required to login to those account once a year. That was not too bad in my opinion. Now I am on premium plan, so I don't need that once a year login as well.

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Electronic_Stuff4575 · 4 months ago

For me the support is the biggest plus. I forgot to login to one of the free accounts for years and I missed the warning emails it was closed. I asked the support and they were gracious enough to reopen it for me.

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What’s the best 100GB cloud storage? Need affordable options!

Posted by VersaceEric · in r/datastorage · 4 months ago

I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to store and back up around 100GB of files (mostly photos, videos, and some work documents). I’m looking for a reliable cloud storage service that offers at least 100GB of space without breaking the bank.

I’ve checked out a few options like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive, but I’m not sure which one gives the best value for that size. I’ve also seen some lesser-known options, but I’m a bit skeptical about their security and long-term reliability.

For those who’ve used cloud storage for similar sizes, what’s been your experience? Have you ever had any issues with upload/download speed, file accessibility, or unexpected price changes?

Also, are there any cloud storage providers that offer free or super cheap 100GB plans that are actually worth using?

Would love to hear your thoughts and recommendations. Thanks!

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brovaro · 3 months ago

I'm surprised no one's said Filen - €29 for lifetime of E2EE, zero-knowledge 100GB (which stacks). Regular subscription is quite cost efficient too.

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Playful-Skill-4542 · 3 months ago

I needed to scroll way too low to see this

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b1be05 · 3 months ago

1Tb Lifetime Koofr - you get that with some ca$h, but for me, paid itself 2 years ago.

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Spying-eye · 3 months ago

Koofr has 100Gb for 2eur/month, they have special offers now and then, you can get this for lesss then 1.5 eur /month.

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Independent-Art-5894 · 3 months ago

Filen with starter lifetime plan

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arnstarr · 3 months ago

OneDrive has a 100GB plan, US$20 per year.

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Which cloud storage is best?

Posted by mahinmiah · in r/cloudstorage · 3 years ago

Where if I break any rules he will not delete my data and will not delete my account.

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Aggressive-Clue6438 · 3 years ago

What you want to cloud storage services ? Free-Freemium-Premium? And what else want you?

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mahinmiah · OP · 3 years ago

Backup photo, video and docs.
Premium.
Auto backup and security.

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-SPOF · 3 years ago

consider Backblaze B2. It is cheap for storing but has a download fee. Here is the analytic article: https://www.vmwareblog.org/looking-affordable-cloud-storage-aws-vs-azure-vs-backblaze-b2/

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Paraduxos · 3 years ago

Basically one way to achieve that is to “encrypt” your file, whether by their services or by your own.

Any provider (Google, Dropbox, you name it) + Encryption software (Cryptomator or alternatives)
E2E provider: pcloud, icedrive, filen, ….

Note:

The pros and cons of each method has been discussed so many times. I will let you find it yourself.
The downside of encryption is ease-of-use

My suggestions:

Beware of decentralized cloud storage, some of them are scams. If you are not sure, ask somewhere general like this subreddit, not their original subreddit.
Beware of some lifetime deal that seems too good to be true. Again, asking.

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l_lawliot · 3 years ago

> Beware of decentralized cloud storage, some of them are scams.

Is Storj good? I’ve been trying out the free version with rclone and the upload speeds are horrendous, I’m talking under 1mbit. The browser version is also slow.

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Paraduxos · 3 years ago

I heard this name months ago. Have literally no idea about the company.

But after looking at their github. Thousands of stars, hundreds of fork and many contributors. I would say that it’s very unlikely that they are scam. I actually interest in their product now lol.

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vs40at · 3 years ago

Every cloud storage have own terms of service and if you break them, your files and maybe account as well will be blocked.

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xpforever · 3 years ago

Your best bet would be to selfhost (e. g. using Nextcloud), if you are that concerned about your data being deleted. Higher upfront cost and more time invested, but gives you the peace of mind that you don't have to trust anyone but yourself.

Realistically though, as others have already mentioned, any reliable provider+encryption should be good enough. Keep a backup of your files, preferably a cold backup locally, so you don't loose your data in case of file/account deletion.

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Trying to move away from Google drive, had issues with many recommendations

Posted by ahmadadam96 · in r/cloudstorage · 1 month ago

Hi,

I am trying to move away from Microsoft and Google products, especially subscriptions.

For a long time I've been using Google drive, paying for the 2tb option. My drive right now is around 300gb and have hundreds of thousands of files.

I've been trying different recommendations but had issues with each of them.

I tried proton drive, but it had lots of issues with the number of files that I have. It seems to work quite slow when you have many files. Also, the drive itself consumed storage on my device, which has very limited storage. I want something that can stream files as needed, similar to Google drive.

Then I tried mega, had the same issue in that it basically mirrors the entire drive on your computer rather than stream it.

I also tried filen, but the storage mapping function did not work reliably in the brief time that I tried it. It would disconnect at times. I didn't try it for long but that did not fill me with confidence.

Note that I'm using windows. Also, self hosting is not an option for me. I'm also a bit wary of using very new service that don't have a proven track record, since I worry of losing files.

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stanley_fatmax · 1 month ago

Unfortunately, you won't find anything exactly like Microsoft or Google products. They're billion dollar companies that put as much into those products. There's a reason they charge a premium - they're the most user friendly options you'll find, for the most part. You do have other options though..

It's more technical, but if you're willing to give it a shot, using rclone (FOSS) as your desktop client (instead of the providers proprietary sync client) allows you to "mount" cloud storage services on your machine, as if they were local drives. This achieves the cloud streaming feature like Google Drive has. Anything read from or written to the mounted cloud storage is actually stored in the cloud.

The nice thing about rclone is that it's just the client running on your desktop. You still choose whatever cloud service you want behind the scenes. There is a list of supported cloud storage services here: https://rclone.org/overview/.

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kaarebe · 1 month ago

I completely agree. Rclone is a fantastic tool that makes all ok cloud drives very good cloud drives. You don't even need to look good zero knowledge clouds, as you can encrypt everything when rclone.

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Powerful-Cow-2316 · 1 month ago

For the first time I completely agree with your answer, billion dollar companies have no equal

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AustriaYT · 1 month ago

Koofr could be the goal

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Ivojs · 1 month ago

This one was extremely slow for me. At least 3x slower than drive or pCloud.

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AustriaYT · 1 month ago

Are you in the US or? Koofr has only European Servers.

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Dependent_Athlete877 · 1 month ago

I had many syncing issues with Microsoft One Drive. As much as I wanted to use it (as I already pay for Microsoft 365), I ended up moving to Google Drive, and it is far better at syncing.

That said, I cannot recommend Microsoft One Drive. There are several other services available, but not by major tech companies such as these two.

Perhaps you could try Dropbox. It is more expensive, but the industry standard.

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BMK1765 · 1 month ago

HiDrive from Strato or IONOS

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itisoktodance · 1 month ago

You're looking for something with a virtual drive (aka network drive).

Icedrive is my personal favorite. You can also try pCloud, that's also very good. I use Koofr a lot as well, also has a virtual drive, but is more expensive (I use the lifetime deal from stacksocial).

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r/degoogle • [10]

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If Google Drive isn't enough, what do you think would be a better alternative? (Note: free storage)

Posted by Neocitizen2077 · in r/degoogle · 5 months ago

iCloud: 5GB of free storage, but only available for Apple users.MEGA: 50GB of free storage, much more than Google Drive, and it's known for being more secure.

TeraBox: 1TB of free storage, huge capacity, but you have to watch ads.I do think all cloud storage apps are the same when it comes to safety, no one is absolutely safe, so just looking for a place to keep some large files. Are there any other free cloud storage options you think are good? And which one do you recommend the most?

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[deleted] · 5 months ago

Mega gives you 20GB, not 50.

Check Filen.

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Catriks · 5 months ago

* Free
* Privacy & no ads
* More than a few dozen gigs

Select two and it's easier to give recommendations. Asking for all three makes it difficult.

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Greenevers · 5 months ago

Privacy & no ads
More than a few dozen gigs

not OPs want but ill shoot

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A_Spy_ · 5 months ago

Can't go wrong with Proton. Their full package is ~$12/month (in Canada), which would be just a titch pricey if you were buying it just for the 500GB of storage. But if you also want a VPN, or email/calendar that isn't used to spy on you, or a password program, or a system that auto generates unique email addresses + unique password combos to sign up for online services, then it's a very good deal. All designed to put privacy first.

Only minor complaint I have is that access to backed up photos on drive feels a bit slow, but I understand that has something to do with the fact that they store everything encypted, which is a tradeoff I'm happy to take.

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kalifabDE · 5 months ago

Hosted Nextcloud should be possible for any size

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redoubt515 · 5 months ago

Proton Drive
Filen.io
Any main stream cloud storage provider you want, in combination with Cryptomator to encrypt your data locally before uploading to the crowd.

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Neocitizen2077 · OP · 5 months ago

Thanks everybody, I will use Pronton Drive and TeraBox for the actual free space.

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Lalune2304 · 5 months ago

Honestly i have never found a good option so for me its external storage

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Steerider · 5 months ago

Syncthing or Resilio. I am my own cloud.

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mokshya_kaivalyam · 5 months ago

Can you see it up to back up/sync photos from your phone directly too? As an alternative to Google Photos/iCloud?

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Steerider · 5 months ago

Yes, my DCIM folder syncs. It does not sync with the MacOS Photos app, but I don't really care about that.

I actually sync my entire Android data folder. Everything but the "app data" directories that I can't access directly.

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Steerider · 5 months ago

The "server" is an M1 Mac Mini set to never sleep, with Time Machine running backups.

Other devices are a CalyxOS phone, a laptop running Linux Mint, and a tablet running LineageOS.

No Resilio on Linux, but otherwise runs perfectly.

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