Planning for a backup for all the important things in your life is a must. Especially when it comes to your Computer Data the probability of losing it is very high (due to hard disk crashes, power surge, laptop being stolen etc). Hence, one can look for an online service to backup the data.
I would not like to go into the discussion about “if online data backup is safe or not“. But storing your valuable data online gives you easy access to it, in the event of disaster and, even more usefully, lets you retrieve your files remotely from any location. There are lots of reliable and secured ways of taking data backup online but most of them come under Premium section. If you are looking for a free version of Online Data backup services then read ahead.
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Top 10 Websites to take Online Backup of Data for FREE!
1. Online Data Backup by Mozy.com
Mozy has Free, Home & Pro versions. The free version comes with 2GB of secure online backup which you can use to back up photos, music, and documents, on your home computer. You would need to download and install a software once you signup with them and then using their UI, just have to pick and choose the files and directories to backup. The Pro version offers unlimited data but costs $5 per month.
2. Secure Online Backup – IDrive.com
Get 2 GB of full featured Online Backup for free. Features include Automatic Backup, True Archiving, Versioning, Continuous Backup, Mapped Drive Backup and Web-based Backup Management. You are required to install and login a software and all it takes is exactly 2 clicks to start protecting your critical data.
3. Revolutionary online Backup – Adrive
ADrive’s Basic plan offers individual users 50GB of online storage and backup for all file types for FREE. The Basic plan is intended for individual or personal use only, but I guess that should suffice for any personal needs. Adrive’s online data backup service is not as secure as Mozy or IDrive, but 50GB limit is surely attractive enough to be considered in this list.
4. SkyDrive Online data storage from Windows Live
Skydrive is a Free Online data backup service from Microsoft Windows Live. They offer 25GB of Free storage which you can use to easily store and share your files and photos with almost anyone. You need to drag files into your online folders, just like on your PC. All the files/folders will be password protected. All you need to have is MSN or Hotmail or Windows Live ID!
5. Free Online storage from Humyo.com
Humyo offers 10GB of space for FREE to store your personal data. Drag and drop option makes it easy to use this service. You can access your data from any browser or mobile phone from anywhere ,even when your computer is offline . One can easily upload and download any Size file and share with your friend or you easily publish your media on the web.
6. Free Online Storage from 123-reg.co.uk
Access your digital life anywhere with up to 10GB of free secure online storage from 123-reg.co.uk, the 123-drive is the perfect place for your information and files – it’s always ready to store, share and show-off your digital lifestyle wherever you are in the world. Easily share your files with as few or as many people as you like. You simply set permissions on your uploaded files and share them with the world or just the chosen few. I loved the security offered as well – 256-bit encryption, firewalling, a partitioned network and a structure which requires specific permission to view a file.
7. Online Backup from DriveHq
DriveHQ offers Online backup files, emails & database. It is Easy, secure and automatic. You can backup multiple PCs, laptops & servers. The free version comes with just 1GB so you can use it only for those most important data files you want to backup.
8. Remote File Access and Backup from OrbitFiles
They claim to be “The most reliable and advanced storage platform to manage your files online and it’s FREE!”. Well, I do not contest that claim, but they do offer 6Gb space to backup your data and share it online. If you wish to have unlimited space, you can have it for just $5 per month.
9. Online backup and sharing – MyOtherDrive
MyOtherDrive backup provides 128-bit encryption that occurs on your computer, before your files are sent to their servers. Your files are stored in the data center computers in encrypted format, so that no one but you can read them. On download, you supply your encryption password, and the files are decrypted on your computer after being downloaded from the servers. By the way, they offer 2GB of Free Space.
10. Secure Online Storage and Backup from SpiderOak
SpiderOak provides an easy, secure and consolidated free online backup, storage, access, sharing & sync tool for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Ubuntu & Debian). It preserves all historical versions & deleted files. You get 2GB of FREE online data storage space for backup.
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February 27th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
I remember the skydrive when it was in beta. I have never tested it. It is supposed to be good. Thanks for reminding me to check it out
February 27th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
The is a new online backup product that will come out later this month called CloudBerryDrive. It will be powered by amazon S3 reliable and cost efficient storage. If you want to take part in early beta and perhaps get a discount later sign up on the website
February 27th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
SkyDrive does not do automated backups like Mozy or SpiderOak etc. It might be useful, but it is more just an online storage service than a backup service. Sure you can copy your important files there but it does not do it automatically. Dropbox or Box.net are similar services. There is a rather large difference between an online storage service and a backup service. Backup services usually can run automatically and require little to no user interaction once setup. Unless SkyDrive has changed since I tried it, but I doubt it.
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February 27th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
For all online backup, file sharing and storage related info, I recommend this website:
BackupReview.info
By the way, OrbitFiles is getting out of business, it is up for sale.
February 27th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
@Stratos,
Do give it a try!
Am glad
@Andy,
Thanks for the info, but I have listed only FREE services here.
@John,
You are absolutely right. It is still the same, i.e its an online storage service, I corrected it. Thanks a lot for commenting and correcting me
February 27th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
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February 27th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Great list! I have been using Humyo for a while but a few of these look interesting. Thanks for sharing!
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February 28th, 2009 at 9:52 am
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March 1st, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Up to date list of 180+ online storage sites:
http://www.pault.com/theonline/
March 1st, 2009 at 1:30 pm
pretty good list. have tried a couple of them hoping to find something that resembles googlepages’ feature. most of the online backup even free webhosting sites i found do not allow me to rename the file as i like it — most automatically assign alphanumeric filenames (e.g. http://site.com/a65jfs.js). im not sure if you’re getting what i mean. can you recommend one for me? thanks.
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March 1st, 2009 at 1:38 pm
@techniqueal,
I think I am getting what you are trying to say. When its automated backup, file names and folders are renamed automatically, since they are supposed to be a “backup” in real sense and not “storage”. As I commented earlier, its my mistake that I have clubbed some ‘pure storage sites’ like Skydrive. So, if you are looking for automated backup – go for Mozy/IDrive, else Skydrive is good enough for personal storage.
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 pm
I will suggest using Skydrive …
have used it like the 25 Gb free space and some cool sharing features
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March 3rd, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Thanks for the big list. I have used iDrive before. WIll check out others as well.
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March 5th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Thanks for sharing the others!
Actually i am using Adrive for the last 6 months, and have not faced any problem. Basically, I like the feature of transfering files from another server on the internet into my adrive account.
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March 5th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
@mezanul
Thanks for sharing your experience
March 19th, 2009 at 3:01 pm
Nice list:)
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March 19th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
@Sham,
Thanks buddy!
March 31st, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Carbonite. My online backup solution
http://www.carbonite.com/
April 16th, 2009 at 12:42 am
I had no idea there were so many different online backup companies.
-Jack
June 9th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Hey Raj, lets say i have a blog somewhere and i use one of the sites, can i link a download from my blog to any of the mentioned storage, lets say i’ll use it like RS or anyother service…?
Thankx for the list.
SandMan
June 10th, 2009 at 8:11 pm
@SandMan,
Yes u can!!
October 7th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
I have just switched to BackupandShare.com for online backup. They have an interesting mobile backup feature.You can now backup your documents / pictures / music / contacts on secured servers, and restore them safely, assuring access to your mobile data anytime, anywhere!Get a free signup done on backupandshare, windows mobile backup solution is available free with it.
March 18th, 2010 at 5:52 pm