Dropbox vs Google Drive **Update**
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In this video we'll be looking at the two most talked about cloud storage services: Dropbox and Google Drive. I show you what I think about which solution is best for your files and what you need to be thinking about before going for one solution or the other.
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Good guy to follow! He gives you a wealth of information, is thorough, & delivers it both clearly & concisely. Plus his videos have each category that he covers " labeled " @ the bottom of the screen, which really helps....for all the obvious reasons - he gets two thumbs up in my book!!
Very informative and clear. I just uploaded all my phone pictures to dropbox and I will now make sure they are backed up on a second storage drive.
More people need to make their video's like this with that timetable. Very helpful.
Thank you for this! Very clear, detailed, direct, and informative. One of the best no-nonsense helpful videos online. Thank you again
+r3negade Glad I could help.
you can buy a 8 TB external drive for around $200. From there you can setup an SFTP server on your home machine, and open up port 22 on your router. Then you use dyndns to get a static ip to connect to, since your isp will automatically change your ip every couple weeks, when your lease-time runs out. It's completely free and easy to set up, it just basically routes your internet connection on the application layer, separate from your home router IP. Your computer will always have to be on however, but it does allow you to access your files from anywhere, even your phone with apps you can download on android, and if you know the commands, you can easily download all the files, open a file and save over it, etc. Then you aren't locked into a monthly bill, and it's completely secure, especially if you use SCP (secure copy) to copy and send files back to the ftp server and to your machine.
The one downside to this, is that there's little in the way of redundancy over data loss. So you can buy something called a DROBO, which basically is a hot swappable sophisticated raid setup, (but it's its own technology), that basically color codes dying drives, and if one dies, you just swap it out, and you don't lose any data. It's expensive though around $300. But at the end of the day, you can spend around $500 for your own server, that is much higher space and more secure in the ways of keeping your data private, than any of these online cloud services. It is also infinitely expandable. You can get up to something like 50 TB on a drobo. Which for google drive, that would be $300 / month for 30TB. Although for that amount of data storage, you are going to spend well over $1000.
Also, it's worth noting, that these online services are as safe as you want them to be. You can encrypt literally everything on these servers in 7zip under a AES -256 encryption and that would basically make it impossible to access, to anyone but yourself, depending on the complexity of the password you use.
If you're a team, and you have a gigabit ethernet infrastructure, with a fast public connection, then the drobo home server is the way to go. You just have to train people on how to connect to the FTP server with filezilla, or bash, or powershell, or PuTTY, or whatever you want to use, there's dozens, if not hundreds of ftp clients. There's also servers that basically allow you to make a web interface, but you would have to do some digging for that, for similar functionality to dropbox. But at the end of the day, you will have more control, won't be held down by a middle man between your data, where you are actually renting it, not owning it, once you put it up on their cloud. Best to use dropbox basic for txt files, docs, or something basic for your own personal use that you don't care to share, and then use this SFTP server / SCP for the larger, more sensitive stuff.
Problem is where to find an mobile App that offers the same convenient features of Dropbox or gdrive
Hey cloudwards, great video! Just a few comments:
1) You CAN create symlinks on OSX and Linux and thus making "any folder" syncable -this is what I do to sync my desktop.
2) An underestimated but worth discussing feature is data recovery. I've had a lot of trouble rolling back folders where I accidentally deleted a large amount of files using Dropbox and dealing with customer support is seriously painful. Google handles this in a breeze!
3) Google says they do not sell or share any of your information with anyone without your explicit consent (unlike services like Facebook). All information used to improve products is allegedly non-identifiable (they do this with email text as well, although I'm honestly not sure how their algorithm picks out identifiable data).
Hope this helps!
I just want to store him in my cloud!
Very professional, I appreciate the great work you are doing!
I started with Google Drive, didnt know Dropbox that time. After getting in touch with people who were using Dropbox and never heard of Google Drive, I started using Dropbox with them for study etc due to the majority. Since I know both, I am personally still using GD and prefer it most. GD is very powerful and unfortunately not much people know it. I also want to underline my thanks to Google, helped and helping me quite a lot!
Such a clear presentation with almost neutral accent. Good going Cloudwards.
Can you please share the name of the mic that you are using?
+Fantastic Fundas Thanks, in this video I used the Rode NTG2
+cloudwards you need a de-esser, those esses are killing me.
Thanks Carlos, will consider it.
Hey @cloudwards :: Quick update for your Review :: We discovered a Google Drive disability -#1 it cannot transfer ownership of movie/video files and #2 we actually reached a cap on its drive and maxed out storage from uploading our library of videos without any other options. To sum up, Drop Box was our vote and hands down the winner on this end, both for storage capacity for videos and for file options to transfer ownership of files. Sadly, we have to spend hours now downloading video files to transfer and the process time is unbearable, after searching online - all we learned was that Google drive can only transfer in ownership is Excel and Word Docs. I think these are two extremely important time saving points to mention, as I haven't heard any one else run into this, unless we missed some new upgrade or something. This is a huge deficiency in google drive, and other video producers, will have to find out the hard way.
Thanks for the video! Helped me lot in understanding the potentials of both cloud services.
+anoop sharma Thanks for your comment, glad you liked the video. Lots of work to put them together.
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I'm incapable of learning anything about Dropbox/Google drive watching Mr Handsomepants. I muted the sound. I don't even care. He's adorable.
Awesome video, thanks for taking the time to put up such a detailed comparison! One question: I usually use dropbox to send files to clients, and they have no problems downloading it. If I were to send a file with Google Drive, can they only download it if they have a Google account?
Really excellent presentation. Maybe one of your other vids talks about zero knowledge encryption but I just wanted to mention that I've started using Boxcryptor in conjunction with Google Drive. All in all, it works really well and addresses the issue of private encryption keys. And, it works with any cloud provider, so great for Dropbox too. One small criticism - I found the drumbeat and repetitive music in your video a bit annoying. It seems superfluous. I mean, you're hot as all get out and I'm sure just gazing at you is enough to coax people into staying around to listen.
Just saw your 2013 Boxcryptor review. Thanks.
I have been struggling with this exact question - whether to use DropBox or Google Drive. I found this video super helpful, but one thing you didn't mention that DropBox uses Microsoft Word & Excel so that the formatting functionality is much better.
The annotations are hard to click because of the video play bar. Moving forward having the annotations at the top of the video instead may be more beneficial so that play bar for the video does not get in the way.
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Thanks great information.How do you send a Dropbox Folder to a person who does not have DropBox?Your table of contents in your video are pretty cool. What software did you use to create the table of contents in your video.
Great video and not biased opinion
Bottom Tabs + time stamps = best video experience
Your bonus tip mentions Otixo. How about a comparison of the major cloud storage managers (Otixo, SME, etc.)?
Good idea, will add this to my list :)
No you can select the sub folders in Gdrive Using the App
Nice presentation! I am moving to Dropbox!
BTW...How did you add the navigation feature at the bottom of the screen?
Can you just come over & set my computer & devices while I watch you do it! 😊
its very good tutorials keep it up and it is very constructive and informative video you have delivered for us thank u! how can we use the private encryption key while we are using the google Drive or Dropbox?
Very nice video bro..Keep it up!!!!!
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can you do a quick comparison for Box and dropbox for security purposes?
You got a Sub, Keep up good work brother :)
Could you get a less pretty guy to compare the two? I'm trying to study here and his arms are... distracting me
I think he is a helpful example of good health and a smart brain mixed together, bypassing my ADHD :-)
It's just a subliminal message: "subscribe to the lager storage accounts, the small FREE services are NOT enough" - he is bulging out of his shirt, he needs a larger shirt, and YOU needs larger storage space. ;)
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Hi cloudwards,
what about duplicate file in google drive always for example if the file name is x the google drive does not recognize duplicate, it just add x(1) , x (2), and so on
Thank you for this!
Your short cuts at the bottom conflict with UA-cam's progress bar.
Shall we schedule a Hangout On Air about file management?
Great tips!
thank you so much
I strongly prefer Dropbox to Google Drive for two reasons: 1) Google walk through our files TOO MUCH. I get so annoyed when I noticed links in my files being replaced by google gateways (for tracking or whatever else) ... and 2) the file restoring process (single files or in case of disaster where you love everything) is much easier on Dropbox.
I like the 100 gb plan from google drive but faced some issues with syncing files.
That's why I'm still sticking to dropbox
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Google Drive is fast enough, and there is no bandwidth limitations.
Sadly, after 2 weeks of frustration, I had to say bye-bye to Dropbox. Almost on a daily basis of almost a 2 week upload attempt to DB, every day I would have to 'restore' deleted files. Here's the thing, I DID NOT DELETE THOSE FILES. This was not a 'one off' event, rather a daily chore. Shelling out $15.00 A MONTH (this fee includes an additional $5.00 for restoration), and having to restore "deleted" files at the end of a hard day, was not a part of the contract. So, I am out looking for another 'cloud' service.
Please can you let me know about the sharing options of both of them. Which one is more flexible ie which link i can share and can change it so they will not have access anymore on my files. Thank you
but what is the actual transfer rate of bits thats being transferred from point-to-point?
he had me at "hot bonus tip"
I need a solution, i need some cloud that can sync constant my job, I am a Photographer and i need sync all my files daily. Google is good but i need something unlimited like crashplan but that can sync nottt backup, just sync,,,,,,,Some idea?
+Melvin DLaCruz I think if your business depends on that you should look at business solutions. They're more expensive, but more reliable than consumer solutions. You may want to look at Jottacloud which I've been playing around with lately.
Tnx for the video
Dropbox is terrible. Very slow, and awful customer service. Will never deal with them again.
Maybe i lost it but where is the bonus that was suppose to be at the end boss?
There is no limitation on revision history like 30 days....for Google Drive files ...! Correct it
Hello there! I am very concerned about backing up my personal files, and I have been TERRIBLY CONFUSED using Backup and Sync, or Google Drive. I called Google twice to clear up issues, and I still don't get how their file system works. At the beginning, you are asked to check off Documents, Desktop, and Pictures to start uploading. When finished, you notice those files are in the "Computer" folder. If you drag folders into the Drive folder on your (desktop), those folders will not upload.If you try and drag the folders into the cloud folder - it will get rejected. The bottom line here, is that whatever IS successfully uploaded to the cloud, has no identifiers, such as a count of the number of item or files in your folder - so you know that everything matches what you have on your hard drive and are secure that it is backed up. It is also very slow to backup - I waited 3 days for a document folder with about 60 subfolders.
Can you make any suggestions? I am getting nervous about having a crash or breakdown - and not being prepared with a reliable cloud backup!!! Happy New Year! - Robert
Wait - to sum up this confusion - Google has either the "drive" folder, for use with multiple devices, and also the "computer" folder, for files coming from your desktop or laptop. When all is uploaded - which folder they land in is unpredictable, and, as I mentioned - you don't know if all the files were copied into the cloud. What is a better option?
I did not select a thumb up or down. I am on the fence. I liked his voice and manner & personality. (I do not like "dottotech" and the annoying goofy attitude). The organization of the information was very good and I liked the headers on the bottom of the picture as you moved through the topics.
However, I found the comparison too basic. Perhaps I should look at a different video that goes into more depth. Also, I think the video would be more helpful if it were less wordy & less male model. We don't need to look at the person throughout the whole presentation. It would work better if there was added PC demonstration and a chalk board (or other) that bullets your points. Visual is very helpful to many people. Hope you will consider these comments.
Thanks for the feedback, I'm working on a more in-depth and hands-on video as we speak. Kinda like the "male model" though ;)
When you mention that you wouldn't use one of these as a backup service for your files, are you suggesting you use one of these and another so you have files in 2 locations? Or are you suggesting using something like Sync.com would be a better solution for that purpose?
Please watch my playlist about backup services that I recommend. ua-cam.com/play/PL4KCx8O__bCji6IXfMZ2-7Bes66Yfk1YI.html Sync is not really a backup service but you can use it that way too if you like.
Google wins in my opinion. I just got 1 TB for two years doing very simple and quick work for them.
I uploaded an APK file to dropbox...but when i tried to download it, system said that there was a problem while parsing the package....i even allowed installation from unknown resources in the Settings....but still System said that there was a problem while parsing the package....what should i do? Plz help me out....
made mistake of going onedrive pro, so terrible cant even sync shared folders to desktops, only available in portal :(
Yes, this is a feature Microsoft started with in W10. Onedrive was nr 1 for me before, but now they are not that good.
how do I undo permission on a file or folder that I gave someone previously...thanks in advance.
Today I am doing some research on Amazon Cloud Drive, and find this website, which give ACD an average rating, with a review. The review has so much misleading info and when I post a comments about there is no encryption and privacy on ACD, they just blocked my comments. What a troll!
Dropbox is better for my Documents. I use to use Dropbox for photos only, now I decided just to use Dropbox for documents only. Google Photos is better for photos although they are too damn noisy. Google Drive is too much work organizing my Doc.
@cloudwards I use Dropbox primarily because of the auto picture/video upload from the android app. Every time I take a picture or video, it is automatically synced with my Dropbox. Do you know of any other cloud storage provider that can do this with their mobile app? My Dropbox subscription just ended today so I'm considering renewing another year with Dropbox or possibly switching to another provider... I do plan to install 8 security cameras at 720p resolution next month and would like to put the recording in the cloud as well, any recommendations?
I always heard of this complain that your GMail space is shared with GDrive,but here I ask,WHY THE HECK does it matter if you're looking only for Google Drive? does anybody forces you to use GMail also when you create a Google Drive account? no,so this complain really makes no sense.If you wanna have a GMail account,then make second Google account instead.
You can expand your storage on Dropbox if you are connected via a samsung phone.
I have atm, 51 GB of storage for free on Dropbox.
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Do you know a cloud service with private encryption keys?
+Andy Velandus Yes, try Sync: www.cloudwards.net/get/sync/
I use a program called InSync (www.insynchq.com), which allows me to synchronize multiple google accounts, and selectively sync subfolders and files. I think it costs me about $10 per year. I find it makes google drive far more usable. I have unlimited Google Drive through the university, but also use Dropbox.
For some reason, not sure what it is, I tend to drop files in Dropbox before I drop them in Google Drive. If I need to quickly move a file from one machine to another, Dropbox. If I am looking to collaborate with co-workers at the university, or store large amounts of data, google. I think this probably comes back to old habits from the days when the Mac Dropbox app was so much more reliable than the Google App. To some extent, that is still true, but since switching to InSync for Google, I find myself consciously using Google a lot more. One big advantage of Google, for me, is that I have an unlimited place to dump TB's of photos.
Just use Boxcryptor to eliminate any security concern.
What is a large and small file
Everything over 1 or 2 gigabyte I would consider large.
I don't use Dropbox but Google Drive is pretty fast for me. I can upload 8gb file in just like 3 mins.
Mitchell, I would say even with a gigabit upload connection this is pretty much impossible yet.
Well he does have a pretty terrible poker face...
How much upload speed do you have Mitchel?
How can i delete files in my dropbox ?
Why wouldn't I just get a 1tb storage on amazon, 1 pay only?
Dropbox syncs in linux. This is the only reason why I switched from google to it.
Correction: Google drive syncs too, but I did not find it when I switched to linux
try insync for google drive on linux
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I had 500 megs at first on Dropbox... later I dont know why, they give me 50 gigs for free forever.
you left out operating systems support. Google sucks at supporting linux even though they have made a lot of money from copying linux and creating android. Dropbox at least makes an effort.
Could he enunciate more I'm not sure I'm getting what he is saying.
My favorite german trainer?? Haha
Omar Pasco XD
You're wearing a size small shirt and I feel you would fit a medium much better. Or you are a medium and should be wearing a large. Great vid tho!!
Shh! It's perfect, don't change a thing!
Luckily I've taken advantages of dropbox promos and now I have 55gb of space, for free.
dropbox has 2gb for free? ugh even my old flash drive has more storage than this.
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You promised even more free storage. :) How can I get even more free storage? :)
+Plamen Panchev The secret lies in combining cloud storage services with services like Otixo, or other cloud storage managers. That way you can combine OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox and essentially get maybe 30 gigabyte of free storage.
+cloudwards Is the Otixo service free of charge? And how's the OneDrive? I love Dropbox but I have only 3,5GB of storage.
Well, there is a free version of Otixo, BUT it limits the file size to 250 MB. If you have a lot of small files, like documents or PDFs that's perfect because those tend to add up as well. But they have very, very affordable plans, too, plus they add an additional security layer to your files with private encryption.
okay
dropbox is like malware you end up removing a week of learning so.
Got no clue how but I got 50gb on Dropbox
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today Dropbox made suicide by limiting free accounts to 3 devices.
I hear an accent....wondering what country?
who is watching it in 2018?
Cold and stay a mey low
Ifile wins always
gogle drive winss
Dislike for Dropbox it is very slow
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Great video and god he is so hot!
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I cant take anyone serious that jerks/twitches, or is just that flamboyant with their hands and facial expressions. Christ, try harder next time bruh....Or just relax and be a regular human.
Google Drive and Dropbox can't hold a candle to MEGA!
MEGA (mega.nz/) gives you 50 GB free storage space (3 times as much as Google Drive and 100 times as much as Dropbox), is unbreakably encrypted (same scheme as WhatsApp; not even MEGA can decrypt your files, let alone the 'acronyms!) and works on desktops, laptops and mobile devices. MEGA is your HD in the cloud! So your data are still there even if your device isn't (e.g. when it's lost, stolen or broken).