LAN syncing searches for files on local servers before the cloud, to speed up sharing, while Smart Sync enables you to see files without having to store them locally.Īll in all, Dropbox is a thoroughly tested, well-trusted, industry-leading solution, with plenty of business features to help your team get more done, faster. There are some clever innovations at work here, too. File transfers are secured with 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) encryption, although encryption keys are held by Dropbox. The Team plan includes an admin login to manage multiple users and teams, with an audit log and granular sharing permissions.
However, plans start at $12 per user a month, so it’s not the cheapest solution on this list. Drive File Stream creates a virtual drive on your computer, and includes business collaboration features like syncing individual files, or seeing who’s currently editing a document.īusinesses who already use Google Workspace and are looking for a simple solution may find what they need here, but it’s definitely one of the more bare-bones approaches, lacking some of the advanced sync features of other solutions on this list like advanced version history or user management.ĭropbox is another popular backup and sync solution which has made great strides in providing a robust yet simple business solution. However, many users are unaware that Google Drive can also be synced directly to your hard drive, thanks to Google Backup and Sync and, for Google Workspace, Drive File Stream.īackup and Sync is free for all users with a Google account, and does just what it says: synchronizes files between Google Drive and selected folders on your hard drive. Google Drive almost needs no introduction thanks to the popularity and widespread adoption of Google Workspace, it’s one of the most widely used file-sharing platforms on the planet.
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