Best online storage apps Store select files online for free for extra peace of mind
Dropbox
Free (2GB) or £10/$15 per month (3TB)
Dropbox’s seamless integration with MACOS (and IOS) makes it incredibly easy to set up and use. Anything you add to your Dropbox folder is synced to the Dropbox website and to any other devices you own.
Google One
Free (15GB) or approx. £7.00/$9.99 per month (2TB)
As part of a recent revamp (it used to be called Google Drive) this service will provide double the amount of storage for paying customers as well as family plans, and it is very easy to use.
Onedrive
Free (5GB) or £5.99/$6.99 per month (1TB)
Microsoft’s Onedrive is no different to Dropbox and Google One when it comes to file syncing, but the paid tier is slightly cheaper and does offer the full suite of Office365 apps (that’s Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
Amazon Cloud Drive
Price depends on market
If you’re an Amazon Prime customer (£79/$99 per year) Amazon Cloud Drive gives you unlimited photo storage, plus 5GB of space for other files. If you’re not an Amazon Prime customer or want additional storage space then the pricing varies.
icloud Drive
Free (5GB) or £6.99/$9.99 per month (2TB)
If you’re looking for the ultimate in macos and IOS compatibility, Apple’s icloud Drive is a great option. It has been integrated seamlessly into Apple’s own apps and works across all devices.