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Best Cloud Storage & Backup

Compare file access, cloud synchronisation and recoverable backups.

Sync uses two-way arrows between devices, while backup keeps earlier copies with a restore path.

Best cloud storage and backup for everyday files

Choose between everyday file access and a recovery plan with four cloud storage and backup options.

Cloud storage, synchronisation and backup solve related but different problems. ULKA explains those differences and compares services according to whether you need sharing, access from several devices or a way to recover lost files. Storage capacity is only part of the decision: version history, restoration and account access deserve attention too. Use these guides to plan what you would do if a device failed or a file was accidentally removed.

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