iCloud Drive
Apple's native cloud storage for seamless device integration
iCloud Drive provides cloud storage deeply integrated with Apple devices, offering automatic backup, file syncing across Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and collaboration features through iCloud shared folders. It integrates with iWork applications and maintains device security.
| Pricing from | Free (5GB), £0.79/month (50GB) |
| Best for | Apple ecosystem users, creative professionals using Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro, and users seeking seamless cross-device synchronisation |
| Website | www.icloud.com |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem and automatic device backup
- Strong security with end-to-end encryption for sensitive files
- Limited usefulness for non-Apple users and cross-platform teams
- Less intuitive sharing and collaboration compared to dedicated platforms
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Alternatives to iCloud Drive
 Dropbox | #1 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms | 95.0 |
 Google Drive | #2 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms | 92.7 |
 Microsoft OneDrive | #3 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms | 90.3 |
 Sync.comEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage for privacy advocates | #4 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms | 88.0 |
 TresoritZero-knowledge cloud storage for sensitive data | #5 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms | 85.7 |
 Box | #6 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms | 83.3 |
Questions about iCloud Drive
How much does iCloud Drive cost?
Lister lists iCloud Drive's pricing as: Free (5GB), £0.79/month (50GB).
Is iCloud Drive free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free (5GB), £0.79/month (50GB).
Who is iCloud Drive best for?
iCloud Drive is best for apple ecosystem users, creative professionals using Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro, and users seeking seamless cross-device synchronisation.
Where does iCloud Drive rank?
iCloud Drive is ranked #9 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms (Lister Score 76.3).
What are the best alternatives to iCloud Drive?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Dropbox (#1 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms), Google Drive (#2 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms) and Microsoft OneDrive (#3 in Top 10 File Sharing Platforms).
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