5 best cloud storage services and apps for Android

We’re not in an era where having cloud storage is a good idea. It’s efficient, doesn’t take up your internal storage, and it’s far more convenient than carrying a hard drive around everywhere. it also makes it easier to share files with other people. You can get ahead of the curve with these awesome cloud storage services and apps for Android! There are also some great free cloud storage apps here that don’t cost you anything! Prices are accurate as of the publish date, but they could change!

1.Box-

Price: Free / $5-$15 per month / Enterprise options

Box.com is an up and comer in the cloud storage world. There are a variety of file management apps and others that have Box integration as well and that's nice. New users can sign up for personal accounts for free and get 10GB of free storage while $10/month gets you 100GB. Business prices range from $5-$15/month per user and include far more features. The app works pretty well and it puts an emphasis on simplicity and organization. Unfortunately, those who need more than 100GB may need to shop elsewhere.

2.Dropbox

Price: Free / $9.99-$19.99 per month

Everybody knows about Dropbox and there’s a good chance that some of you have this app pre-installed on your devices already. The app comes with auto-photo upload, easy sharing options, the latest Android design elements, Microsoft Office support, and the ability to send files to others. It’s a very solid option with more features than most. Individual accounts get 2GB for free with options for 1TB for $9.99 per month along with a $19.99 option that provides the same space but with more features. Business users have other options available by contacting Dropbox.

3.Google Drive

Price: Free / $1.99-$99.99 per month

 

Google Drive is one of the most respected and popular cloud storage apps available. Users get 15GB free out of the gate with unlimited photo and video backup via Google Photos if they so choose (with the proper quality settings). There is also an assortment of office apps available for documents, note taking, spreadsheets, and presentations. You can upgrade to 100GB ($1.99/month) or 1TB ($9.99) for fairly cheap and there is an option for 10TB as well ($99.99 per month). The office apps and cloud storage combo is a potent one and one that competitors have a hard time beating.

 

4.MediaFire

Price: Free / $7.50-$80 per month

MediaFire started out as a file sharing service but has become a pretty decent cloud storage service in its own right. You can upload whatever you want and the service revolves around sharing and playing with those files in the cloud. Free users get 10GB. You can get 1TB for $7.50 per month (billed annually) or 100TB for $80 per month (billed quarterly). The app is a bit antiquated and a few users have had some issues, but it seems to work well enough overall. This is also an excellent cloud storage service for sharing files. Link creation is really easy.

 

 

5.MEGA

Price: Free / €4.99-€29.99 per month

Mega is the sequel to the now-defunct Megaupload, a cloud storage service that was taken down by the authorities a couple of years ago. Mega is an up-and-coming service that gives users 50GB for free. That's the largest sign-on bonus we've seen among all of these cloud storage apps and services. It comes with a range of storage options that span from 200GB to 8TB. The app is quite flashy but there are a few bugs here and there that some people have experienced. Its biggest feature is that it encrypts all files uploaded to it for added security and protection.