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Last updated: 15 August 2016
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Cloud storage services are the tidy option for storing photos, video and documents from your computer or mobile device with the ability to access your stuff anywhere you can get online, no matter where you are. Our buying guide explains how they work and their features.

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Our test covers major cloud storage service providers with free and paid subscriptions. Our expert testers look at every aspect of each service, to find the ones that:

  • are easy to use
  • have desktop, mobile and browser access
  • offer the most free storage space
  • have the best security systems in place to protect your documents.

Our interactive comparison tool helps you find the services that offer additional protection features, including versioning, two-step authentication, offline access and security protocols during upload and download.

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4shared online storage

4shared online storage
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$10.00
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Amazon Drive online storage

Amazon Drive online storage
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$8.50
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Box online storage

Box online storage
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$11.00
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Dropbox online storage

Dropbox online storage
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$11.50
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3 (1 member review)
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Google Drive online storage

Google Drive online storage
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$2.50
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iCloud Drive online storage

iCloud Drive online storage
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$1.50
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MediaFire online storage

MediaFire online storage
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$5.00
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Mega online storage

Mega online storage
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$7.50
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Onedrive online storage

Onedrive online storage
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$2.00
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