This means that whilst files might still be stored in the cloud they can be accessed easily on the local PC (for example via drag and drop) and any media files can be streamed without the need to download them first.
#ICEDRIVE VS PCLOUD PORTABLE#
To start with, I am going to look at the IceDrive portable app which acts in much the same way as the web interface does (albeit via an app running on the local PC).
#ICEDRIVE VS PCLOUD SOFTWARE#
From here we can grab the installer for the Windows drive mounting software as well as the portable app which acts as a local interface to the cloud storage ( this portable app is also available for MacOS and Linux users as well). Once an account has been created, the IceDrive client software can then be downloaded form the menu found in the top right of the users dashboard page (under the “Apps” link). Whilst I feel this is a very smooth process so far it is very disappointing to see that multi-factor authentication is not currently supported, potentially weakening the security of the account (I just hope this is something IceDrive have in the pipeline). Once signed into the new account the web console will be immediately accessible and files can be uploaded and shared straight away at this point.
#ICEDRIVE VS PCLOUD FULL#
downloading apps / sharing links etc.) in order to access the full storage quota on offer, a great start so far! Whilst signing up as a new IceDrive user you will immediately be given 10GB of storage under their free account offering, this is very generous, especially given that IceDrive don’t make their users jump through hoops (e.g.
Signing up to IceDrive is really easy, simply provide some basic details such as name and email address at the IceDrive website and within a few moments you will have access to your new account! IceDrive currently offer lifetime plans starting at just $99 for 150GB of space right up to plans providing as much as 5TB of lifetime storage! Such plans are usually well received by those not wanting to keep paying for a service every month and (when chosen carefully) can usually provide very good long-term value. Furthermore, when using this mounted drive, everything is still stored in the cloud and synchronised locally via a caching mechanism meaning it should, in theory, take up very little storage space yet still perform just like a local drive.Īnother interesting point, before I get in to this IceDrive review, is the inclusion of lifetime storage plans whereby a single one-off payment is all that is needed to enjoy the service without any further monthly fees. One of the main “stand out” features is the Windows drive mounting software which allows users to mount their entire could drive like it were a physical drive. In this IceDrive review, I will be looking at a relative newcomer to the cloud storage world, one which seems to have been listening very carefully to what cloud storage users actually want from their accounts and delivering accordingly! A very nice user interface coupled with a great link sharing system, built-in encryption tools and a generous 10GB of free storage make this an interesting proposition for business and personal users alike.
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