10 companies ranked alongside Apple iCloud on Lister's rankings, compared on what each is best for, its starting price and its Lister Score.
| # | ALTERNATIVE | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM | RANKED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dropbox | Fast and reliable file syncing across multiple devices | 95.0 | $9.99 per month | #1 in Top 10 File Hosting & SyncOn 2 of Apple iCloud's rankings |
| 2 |  Google Drive | Document collaboration and office integration | 95.0 | Free | #1 in Top 10 Cloud StorageOn 2 of Apple iCloud's rankings |
| 3 |  Microsoft OneDrive | Windows users and Microsoft 365 subscribers | 92.7 | Free | #2 in Top 10 Cloud StorageOn 2 of Apple iCloud's rankings |
| 4 |  Box | Enterprise collaboration and advanced security controls | 85.7 | $15 per user per month | #5 in Top 10 Cloud StorageOn 2 of Apple iCloud's rankings |
| 5 |  Sync.com | Privacy-conscious users and confidential data | 85.7 | $8 per month | #5 in Top 10 File Hosting & SyncOn 2 of Apple iCloud's rankings |
| 6 |  Mega | Large free storage and high-speed transfers | 83.3 | Free | #6 in Top 10 Cloud StorageOn 2 of Apple iCloud's rankings |
| 7 |  pCloud | Users wanting a one-off lifetime purchase option | 83.3 | Free | #6 in Top 10 File Hosting & SyncOn 2 of Apple iCloud's rankings |
| 8 |  Amazon DriveStore and share your digital memories | Unlimited photo storage for Prime members | 76.3 | Free with Prime | #9 in Top 10 Cloud Storage |
| 9 |  Nextcloud | Self-hosting enthusiasts and organisations wanting data sovereignty | 76.3 | Free | #9 in Top 10 File Hosting & Sync |
| 10 |  IDrive | Comprehensive multi-device backup and archiving | 74.0 | $59.62 per year | #10 in Top 10 File Hosting & Sync |
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Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:
Closest to Apple iCloud by the rankings they share: Dropbox (2 rankings), Google Drive (2 rankings) and Microsoft OneDrive (2 rankings).
Free to start, by their stated pricing: Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Mega, pCloud, Amazon Drive and Nextcloud.
Stated starting prices: Dropbox ($9.99 per month), Box ($15 per user per month), Sync.com ($8 per month) and IDrive ($59.62 per year).
Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.
#1 in Top 10 File Hosting & Sync: A pioneering cloud storage and file synchronisation service known for its reliable block-level sync technology.
#1 in Top 10 Cloud Storage: A widely used cloud storage service integrated with Google Workspace apps like Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
#2 in Top 10 Cloud Storage: Microsoft's cloud storage solution built directly into Windows and tied closely to Microsoft 365.
#5 in Top 10 Cloud Storage: A cloud content management and file sharing service tailored specifically for businesses and enterprises.
#5 in Top 10 File Hosting & Sync: A privacy-focused cloud storage and sharing provider featuring zero-knowledge encryption.
#6 in Top 10 Cloud Storage: A secure cloud storage and chat service focused heavily on user privacy and generous storage limits.
#6 in Top 10 File Hosting & Sync: A secure cloud storage provider offering unique lifetime subscription options alongside standard plans.
#9 in Top 10 Cloud Storage: Note that Amazon Drive has been discontinued, but Amazon Photos continues to offer image storage for Prime members.
#9 in Top 10 File Hosting & Sync: An open-source, self-hosted file synchronisation and collaboration platform for complete data control.
#10 in Top 10 File Hosting & Sync: A comprehensive cloud backup and storage solution supporting multiple devices under a single account.