Trendmicro SafeSync vs. Dropbox - a comparison
With SafeSync, Trendmicro offers a Dropbox-like cloud service. In this practical tip we show you in a vs comparison how the two services differ.
SafeSync vs. Dropbox: storage space
- The free standard account with Dropbox includes 2 GB of free storage space, which can be expanded up to 18 GB. Packages with 100, 200 or 500 GB of storage space are chargeable.
- Trendmicro SafeSync does not offer a free account. If you want to book cloud storage, you can choose between the options 20, 50, 100, 250 and 500 GB.
SafeSync vs. Dropbox: cost
- With Dropbox, 100 GB of storage space costs around ten euros a month or 99 euros a year.
- SafeSync only offers one year and two year packages. At 110 euros for a year, the price is slightly above that of Dropbox.
SafeSync vs. Dropbox: functions
- A big advantage of Dropbox is the integration in many other programs and apps. In addition, files can be easily shared with other users via an email address - this also applies to people who do not have a Dropbox account.
- SafeSync can also be used to share files with other people and subsequently block them again. The cloud service also offers bandwidth management options and, like Dropbox, cross-platform applications.
SafeSync vs. Dropbox: security
- Dropbox uses both SSL and AES 256-bit encryption. This saves both the storage and the transfer of data.
- SafeSync also uses 256-bit AES encryption technology. The files are also checked using a virus scanner.
- Deleted files can be recovered from both services so that data is not accidentally lost.
Conclusion: head to head race between Dropbox and SafeSync
Dropbox and SafeSync are similar in terms of functionality, security and storage space. If you want to take out a subscription for two years, SafeSync is cheaper, otherwise Dropbox offers the more attractive prices. Ultimately, you are not doing anything wrong with either of the two cloud services.
Alternatively, you can also use OneDrive. You can find more information about the Microsoft cloud service in the next practical tip. If you want more control over your own cloud, you have to host one yourself.