Dropbox alternatives: 7 free cloud storages

In this practical tip, we present seven alternatives to the Dropbox cloud storage. They are free cloud services that allow you to buy additional storage if needed.

Google's cloud alternative: Google Drive

Simply use Google Drive with your Google account and is therefore a particularly quick and easy Dropbox alternative.

• Capacity: 15 GB of storage space together with the GMail mailbox
• Special features: The Google Drive applications are integrated, with which you can create documents and much more.

5 GB of cloud storage with Microsoft OneDrive

The cloud service Microsoft OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) has been offering more free storage space since the renaming.

• Capacity: 5 GB together with the Outlook mailbox; expandable with bonuses up to 15 GB.
• Special features: OneDrive is connected to the Microsoft email service Outlook and can also be used from the XBOX via the app.
• Similar to Dropbox, you get additional storage space for each referred friend (500 MB) and for activating the camera backup (3 GB).

Amazon Drive becomes a Dropbox competitor

The online mail order company Amazon is now also entering the cloud industry in Germany: Amazon Drive may not be as attractive as the competition at first glance, but it has an interesting advantage.

• Capacity: As an Amazon member you get 5 GB of storage space. Additional memory can be purchased.
• Special features: If you have a paid Amazon Prime subscription, you get unlimited storage space for photos in Cloud Drive.

Lots of storage space with the MagentaCloud

With the MagentaCloud (formerly TelekomCloud) you have access to the cloud from all devices such as PC, smartphones and tablets:

• Capacity: Telekom customers receive 25 GB of storage space, all other users receive 10 GB free of charge.
• Special features: Even if you are not a Telekom customer, you can use the cloud service.

With Box.com you get 10 GB of free cloud storage

At Box.com your data stays in sync on all devices:

• Capacity: 10 GB free
• Special features: The maximum file size is 250 MB. Unfortunately, you cannot store films and other large files here.

Web.de and GMX as a dropbox alternative

The well-known mail providers Web.de and GMX also offer integrated cloud storage. If you use the mail service anyway, it's worth the effort.

• Capacity: 2 to 10 GB
• Special features: Initially you only get 2 GB of storage space. If you install the cloud software on your PC and as an app on your smartphone, you will receive another 4 GB of memory.

50 GB of storage space at Mega

The cloud service Mega from Kim Dotcom offers clients for Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android.

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• Capacity: 50 GB free - if you successfully participate in the bonus program
• Special features: Your files are encrypted when you upload them. Additional storage is comparatively cheap to buy.