Online file storage is an essential service. Almost everyone uses it these days, be it to store personal data, share music and photos with friends or to upload their projects for many many people to download and use. Here are a few of such Online File Hosting services.
Mediafire
Mediafire has been around for a long time, and is one of the most legit file hosting services (as in they delete pirated content as soon as detected). In that time, they have evolved a lot and their modern interface and ease of use is certainly commendable.
Mediafire follows some guidelines while presenting their service:
Free users get 50 GB of storage, which is pretty good. There is an App on the App store which lets you remotely upload or access your content. Handy we say!
Dev Host
Dev Host is a website which does just as it's name suggests. It serves as hosting ground for developers to upload their works and then share it with people. You can post comments, check how many downloads the file has got right from the download link. The website link is itself really small, d-h.st and that's all!
Dev Host boasts of these features:
Free users get 20 GB of storage. There is no limit specified as to what the file size is, although 1 GB may be the individual file size limit. Signing up is free!
Dropbox
The first thing you read when you do a Google search for Dropbox is "Simplify Your Life". Dropbox itself has an ultra minimalistic website design. We really mean that.
The website has an option to Download the Dropbox Application for PC, Linux and Mac. You can Sign Up or log in from the option at the right top corner.
Dropbox only features 2.5 GB of free storage. That is far lesser than many other competitors. What you do get is a 2.5 GB of premium service, which can be easily upgraded.
Just Cloud
Just Cloud is a file hosting service you might not have heard of. However it is one of the better file hosting services. Just Coud wants you to "Store All Your Files In The Cloud." And then, you can "Access Your Files From Anywhere At Anytime, From Any Device."
Some of the features offered by Just Cloud:
We do not know how long the Unlimited Cloud Storage stays. It must be a 14 day trial. Nevertheless, paying a fee for unlimited storage isn't that bad an idea after all!
Box
Box's home page welcomes you to a description of "Simple, Secure Sharing from Anywhere". The website gets straight to business with all it's plans and their pricing and details.
While the Free User Plan gives 5 GB of online storage, with a 250 MB file size limit, the Business Plan which will appeal to IT depots gives a 1000 GB of storage and the largest file size is at 2 GB, which is pretty sweet. There's a 14 day trial for this plan as well, so you can get started right away!
Deposit Files
Deposit Files is once again a website which follows a minimalism style approach. When you open the website, you can simply "Drag & Drop" your files to start uploading without any registration or account whatsoever. On completion, a link is generated which can be shared freely.
You can also upload files via:
However, you need an account before you can proceed. Or just sign in using FB / Twitter / Google and get started!
Truly, as described Deposit Files is a "Easy Cloud Service".
RapidShare
RapidShare is your Secure Cloud. It offers a rich set of features which include:
In your FREE account, you have UNLIMITED storage space. However, files inactive over 90 days i.e. 3 months are automatically deleted. In addition, you have a Self Traffic, Public Traffic and Group Traffic limitation of 1 GB per day. However, you still retain the option to import files stored by you online directly to your RapidShare account. Handy!
Hope this guide helps you out with your dilemma to choose between different Online Storage and File Hosting doubts or gives you some information about the options that you have.
Mediafire
Mediafire has been around for a long time, and is one of the most legit file hosting services (as in they delete pirated content as soon as detected). In that time, they have evolved a lot and their modern interface and ease of use is certainly commendable.
Mediafire follows some guidelines while presenting their service:
- Access Anywhere
- Collaboration
- Sharing
- Storage & Backup
- Desktop & Mobile
Free users get 50 GB of storage, which is pretty good. There is an App on the App store which lets you remotely upload or access your content. Handy we say!
Dev Host
Dev Host is a website which does just as it's name suggests. It serves as hosting ground for developers to upload their works and then share it with people. You can post comments, check how many downloads the file has got right from the download link. The website link is itself really small, d-h.st and that's all!
Dev Host boasts of these features:
- Speed (fast uploads and downloads)
- No Waiting to download (pretty nice)
- Virus Status (uploaded files are scanned)
Free users get 20 GB of storage. There is no limit specified as to what the file size is, although 1 GB may be the individual file size limit. Signing up is free!
Dropbox
The first thing you read when you do a Google search for Dropbox is "Simplify Your Life". Dropbox itself has an ultra minimalistic website design. We really mean that.
The website has an option to Download the Dropbox Application for PC, Linux and Mac. You can Sign Up or log in from the option at the right top corner.
Dropbox only features 2.5 GB of free storage. That is far lesser than many other competitors. What you do get is a 2.5 GB of premium service, which can be easily upgraded.
Just Cloud
Just Cloud is a file hosting service you might not have heard of. However it is one of the better file hosting services. Just Coud wants you to "Store All Your Files In The Cloud." And then, you can "Access Your Files From Anywhere At Anytime, From Any Device."
Some of the features offered by Just Cloud:
- Free Mobile Apps
- 100% Automated Service
- Sync Multiple Computers
- Unlimited Cloud Storage
- Access Files Anywhere
- Share Files with Friends
We do not know how long the Unlimited Cloud Storage stays. It must be a 14 day trial. Nevertheless, paying a fee for unlimited storage isn't that bad an idea after all!
Box
Box's home page welcomes you to a description of "Simple, Secure Sharing from Anywhere". The website gets straight to business with all it's plans and their pricing and details.
While the Free User Plan gives 5 GB of online storage, with a 250 MB file size limit, the Business Plan which will appeal to IT depots gives a 1000 GB of storage and the largest file size is at 2 GB, which is pretty sweet. There's a 14 day trial for this plan as well, so you can get started right away!
Deposit Files
Deposit Files is once again a website which follows a minimalism style approach. When you open the website, you can simply "Drag & Drop" your files to start uploading without any registration or account whatsoever. On completion, a link is generated which can be shared freely.
You can also upload files via:
- FTP upload
- Remote upload
- Flash-uploaded
However, you need an account before you can proceed. Or just sign in using FB / Twitter / Google and get started!
Truly, as described Deposit Files is a "Easy Cloud Service".
RapidShare
RapidShare is your Secure Cloud. It offers a rich set of features which include:
- Secure Backups
- Central Storage Location for Files
- Send Large Files
- Listen to Music
- Organize your Files
- ...much more
In your FREE account, you have UNLIMITED storage space. However, files inactive over 90 days i.e. 3 months are automatically deleted. In addition, you have a Self Traffic, Public Traffic and Group Traffic limitation of 1 GB per day. However, you still retain the option to import files stored by you online directly to your RapidShare account. Handy!
Hope this guide helps you out with your dilemma to choose between different Online Storage and File Hosting doubts or gives you some information about the options that you have.
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— Preetam Nath (@hipreetam93) April 18, 2013
