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iCloud+ alternatives for Startups
Tools a startup can adopt fast without blowing the budget. Every pick has a free tier or an entry price small enough to survive a seed-stage burn.
What is the best startups alternative to iCloud+?
Google Drive is the startups iCloud+ alternative we recommend first. Google Drive edges out iCloud+ in our testing, scoring 4.4 to 4.2 overall. It scores 4.4 in our testing, and at $1.99/mo it keeps the monthly bill reasonable. See the full ranked list below to compare every pick.
6 startups alternatives worth your time
Google Drive
4.4 out of 54.4Storage and docs at the center of Workspace.
Google Drive edges out iCloud+ in our testing, scoring 4.4 to 4.2 overall.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Proton Drive
4.3 out of 54.3End-to-end encrypted cloud storage.
Proton Drive edges out iCloud+ in our testing, scoring 4.3 to 4.2 overall.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Sync.com
4.3 out of 54.3Zero-knowledge encrypted file storage.
Sync.com edges out iCloud+ in our testing, scoring 4.3 to 4.2 overall.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
pCloud
4.3 out of 54.3Cloud storage with a one-time lifetime plan.
pCloud edges out iCloud+ in our testing, scoring 4.3 to 4.2 overall.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
Dropbox
4.2 out of 54.2Reliable file sync trusted for years.
Dropbox is the pick when you want reliable file sync trusted for years., and it leads on ease of use.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
OneDrive
4.1 out of 54.1Microsoft storage tied into Office.
OneDrive is the pick when you want microsoft storage tied into office., and it leads on ease of use.
- Well established product with an active user base
- Regular updates and clear roadmap
iCloud+ vs the startups alternatives
| Tool | Our score | From | Free tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iCloud+ | 4.2 | $0.99/mo | Yes | Seamless storage across Apple devices. |
| Google Drive | 4.4 | $1.99/mo | Yes | Storage and docs at the center of Workspace. |
| Proton Drive | 4.3 | $4.99/mo | Yes | End-to-end encrypted cloud storage. |
| Sync.com | 4.3 | $8/mo | Yes | Zero-knowledge encrypted file storage. |
| pCloud | 4.3 | $49.99/yr | Yes | Cloud storage with a one-time lifetime plan. |
| Dropbox | 4.2 | $11.99/mo | Yes | Reliable file sync trusted for years. |
| OneDrive | 4.1 | $1.99/mo | Yes | Microsoft storage tied into Office. |
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