Question Best alternative to OneDrive with same integration?

[Thecoolman5]

Hey guys, is there an alternative to Microsoft OneDrive that has the same Windows integration as OneDrive? For example, when using OneDrive, Windows Explorer will tell you if the file is uploaded, downloaded, etc. Is there a cheap alternative that has the exact same style of integration? I was looking at Backblaze for cheap backup solutions but from what I can tell, it doesn't offer this style of integration. Instead, it just offers a client that runs in the background. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[jimmysmitty]

Dropbox is close but I will say that I have had a lot of random sporadic issues with it.

 

[Alabalcho]

What is wrong with OneDrive?

You can also look at OpenCloud / NextCloud implementations (I am not sure whether there's are free cloud providers for them), or even Google Drive.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

OneDrive is best. All the others are not worth my time

 

[Thecoolman5]

Thanks for your responses gentlemen. I only want to see if something is cheaper than OneDrive with the same type of features. It is looking like Dropbox is a better price for storage space. However I do like how well OneDrive integrates into all Microsoft products.

 

[jimmysmitty]

OneDrive is Microsofts program so it will integrate better especially since its integrated into Windows 10 as well. Dropbox may be cheaper but I have seen quite a few issues such as it getting stuck syncing due to a folder thats "no longer there" but it thinks is. The fix is a CMD prompt command to remove the folder.

Another issue is when sync stops working and the program literally tells you to reinstall, which doesn't always fix it. Sometimes its a complete uninstall and reinstall.

It may be worth dealing with some of those issues for a better price but I would say OneDrive is hard to beat. Especially if you consider that if you move to Office 365 it normally includes 1TB with it.

 

[Thecoolman5]

OneDrive is Microsofts program so it will integrate better especially since its integrated into Windows 10 as well. Dropbox may be cheaper but I have seen quite a few issues such as it getting stuck syncing due to a folder thats "no longer there" but it thinks is. The fix is a CMD prompt command to remove the folder.

Another issue is when sync stops working and the program literally tells you to reinstall, which doesn't always fix it. Sometimes its a complete uninstall and reinstall.

It may be worth dealing with some of those issues for a better price but I would say OneDrive is hard to beat. Especially if you consider that if you move to Office 365 it normally includes 1TB with it.

That's true. I'll keep that mind. Thanks again!