If the storage space that we have contracted is basically the free space that they offer us, the easiest solution is to install the applications for Windows on our computer, physically download the files to our computer and move them to the platform directory where we want them to be stored. store. When we say download the files, we refer to physically downloading the files to the computer since this type of service only shows a direct access to the file, they do not download the file itself until we open it, in order to save storage space. storage which is what it is really used for other than to have a backup copy of all our data.
If these are files stored in OneDrive, we must select the files and with the right mouse button, select the option Always keep on this device. In Google Drivewe must select the option Offline files – Available offline, while, in iCloudthe option that we must choose to download it to our computer is Always keep on this device.
We like
It is a completely free option. It is an option if we want to transfer data to or from Apple’s cloud, iCloud, being one of the few options available to move files from it to other platforms.
We do not like it
It requires us to download the files to our computer and install the applications for each platform. In addition, it is a slow process that forces us to have the PC turned on for hours if the files we want to transfer take up a lot of space.
MultiCloud
MultCloud is one of the best-known and most used platforms to transfer data between cloud storage services, since it is compatible with OneDrive, Google Docs, Mega, Google Photos, SkyDrive, Box among others, as well as with ftp services and NAS devices. In addition, through its platform, we can access all these platforms to manage the files to move, copy or simply consult them without having to open a tab for each one.
In addition, it also allows us sync data stored between different platforms, if we want to have a backup copy of all our clouds on a specific platform or as an additional backup copy. The use of this platform, in its free version, is limited to a transfer of 5GB per month and 2 data transfer threads. The unlimited data transfer plan is priced at 299 euros per year. We can start using this platform through this link.
stands out for
The free version is more than enough for most users, once we have synchronized all the files. It also allows us to synchronize modifications between platforms.
Needs improvement
It is not compatible with the iCloud cloud storage platform, so it is not a solution if our storage platform is from Apple. The user interface is somewhat cumbersome at first.
RClone
RClone is not an online platform like MultCloud, but rather an application with which we can manage the cloud storage platforms that we use to access your data or move it from one platform to another, being compatible with more than 40 clouds. Preserves timestamps, allows file integrity checking, and uses server-side transfer to reduce bandwidth usage.
This application is open source and available for Windows, Linux and macOS. It is compatible with OneDrive, Google Drive, Mega, Google Photos, FTP platforms, Nextcloud among many others. We can download this application through its website for both Windows and macOS (versions for Intel and ARM processors) and Linux (in .deb, .rpm packages, among others).
Advantages
Completely free application that does not include any type of data transfer limit, since it does not use third-party servers. This is the best option for users who want to move or copy their data to different locations.
Drawbacks
It is not compatible with iCloud and its use is not easy to use, so it is not a good option for novice users. The user interface doesn’t help either as it’s not very intuitive.
RaiDrive
Another interesting option that we have available to access different cloud storage platforms to move, copy or access data indistinctly is RaiDrive. RaiDrive is an application where we can configure all the storage platforms we want, platforms that will be displayed on our computer as if they were storage units. To transfer the content from one to another, we just have to drag the files.
It is compatible with Google Drive, Google Photos, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, Mega, Yandex Disk among others and the free plan includes advertising and allows us to add up to 8 storage platforms. We can download this application from here, it is only available for Windows and requires .NET 6.0.6, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 and Microsoft Edge Web2View Runtime.
Pros
The free version is more than enough for most users, and because it works via drives on Windows, it’s a breeze to transfer content between platforms.
Cons
It’s not compatible with iCloud as it doesn’t create a separate drive on your computer that’s recognized by the app like other storage platforms do.
air explorer
AirExplorer allows us to manage in a very simple way all the content that we have stored in the most used and well-known storage platforms such as Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Yandex and others. In addition, it also allows us to transfer the content easily and quickly, both manually and automatically, in addition to scheduling this task.
It supports multiple accounts on the same platform, allows data to be encrypted during the copy process, allows data to be dragged between the device and the platform, as well as copy and paste, and shows thumbnails of files. works through plugins to add platforms and also allows us to manage files from the command line. Air Explorer is available for Windows and macOS, versions that we can download through this link. The free version only allows you to add an account.
Positive aspects
Data synchronization is unlimited even in the free version, this being one of its most positive points. It is also available for Android mobile devices and for iOS and iPadOS.
Bad points
The free version is limited to a single account and does not support iCloud, a common problem with this type of application due to the limitations of all Apple services and products.
odrive
odrive is a completely free platform that allows us to manage all the data stored in addition to copying or moving them between them from a single place. It is compatible with more than 20 storage clouds such as OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Slack, Amazon Drive among others and allows you to synchronize data between platforms.
odrive is available for windows, macOS (for Intel and ARM processors) and linux. The free version allows us to add all the cloud storage platform accounts we need, including unlimited data transfer, making it an excellent option for all kinds of users who don’t want to pay for an application or service of this type. We can access this platform from here.
We love
The free version is more than enough for most users with basic needs. Its operation is very fast and simple, so it is ideal for users with little knowledge.
leaves to be desired
The number of functions is not as extensive as its rivals, so it is not ideal for expert users with very specific needs. It also does not offer iCloud support, like most of the options mentioned in this compilation.
Cloudevo
Cloudevo allows us to add any storage platform to access it together from a single application and be able to transfer data easily and quickly. It is compatible with most cloud storage platforms, with the exception of iCloud. Once we install the application, each new platform will be displayed in the File Browser as if it were a unit so transferring data is as simple as copy and paste or simply drag.
This application is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, as well as in Web-App format, which allows us to use the platform from our browser without installing additional applications, applications that we can download from its website that we can access from here.
We liked
Available through a web-app, so there is no need to install third-party applications. In addition, it takes up very little space for a web application.
we didn’t like it
It is not compatible with iCloud and does not have a free use plan and there is also no trial plan that allows us to check if it meets our needs.
cloudHQ
cloudHQ is an online platform that allows us to synchronize not only our files from different platforms, but also allows us to synchronize email accounts, notes and others to have all the content accessible from a single place, offering support to more than 60 applications and services.
Unlike other options, the free version of cloudHQ only allows us to synchronize a maximum of 100 MB, so it’s not a good option if we work with large files, practically forcing us to contract one of the different existing payment plans.
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If we are looking for a platform to centralize our emails, notes and data, cloudHQ is the online platform we are looking for. It is the best solution for users who use different platforms together and need to access all data together.
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The free version is very limited and does not allow us to get an idea of everything that it offers us. Like these apps, it is also not compatible with Apple’s iCloud.
Which is the best option?
If the storage space used is not very high, but we are only using the free space, using the file explorer is the easiest of all since it is not necessary to create an account on other platforms, accounts that we probably forget to close and that we are not going to use in the future unless we want to take advantage of the additional synchronization functions that it offers us.
Regarding payment options, MultiCloud is one of the most complete, as it offers support for all storage platforms except iCloud, Apple’s storage platform for which none of these services offer support. If we want to pass or extract the data from iCloud, we will have no choice but to use the iCloud application for Windows on our computer.
