How to Choose the Best Cloud Storage for Your Small Business

Tips for choosing a cloud storage that fits your business needs:

Know your current system: Are they any internal data centers? Do you use private and public cloud services? What data and privacy protocols exist?
What’s your budget?
What kind of privacy do you need?
What kind of customer support do they offer?
Where is the data center located?
Do you need file syncing tools?

Our Top Picks

Easy to use: Google Cloud

Best features: OneDrive

Most affordable: Google Cloud

OneDrive: Whether you’re using Microsoft 365 or not, you can still take advantage of this cloud storage software. The basic plan offers file sharing and storage. Higher-level plans include advanced security and compliance capabilities as well as access to other Microsoft apps.
SpiderOak One: SpiderOak offers several features with its cloud storage that help teams store and sync their data. Combined with security that’s so good they’re used by the military and commercial space operations. You can also share files, chat, and video conference.
Dropbox: Dropbox is a good solution for anyone who needs to share or send large files. They also offer external sharing controls and 180 days to recover files or restore your account if needed.
IDrive: IDrive offers several different pricing options based on how much storage you need. They also offer all the standard features like accessibility from multiple devices, 24/7 support, and easy sharing of files and folders for collaboration.
Nextcloud: Nextcloud is an on-premise content collaboration platform. It allows you to send files and work with others while still remaining on local servers. This is useful for those sharing large files of data over time or who want more control over their data for compliance regulations.
Tresorit: This platform offers an ultra-secure place to store, sync, and share files with your orgnization and external partners.

Microsoft Azure: Similar to Good Cloud, this platform has everything you need to manage your projects and apps in the cloud. They also offer a pay-as-you-go pricing structure and services with free monthly use amounts available.
Google Cloud: With a pay-as-you-use pricing structure, this software offers many features to help you get the storage you need without breaking the bank. As well as cloud storage, they also offer cloud CDN, compute engine, an area to manage the use of the software, and other valuable features.
Amazon S3: Amazon combines cloud storage with features that also allow you to build mobile and web-based cloud-native apps.
Backblaze: Similar to Amazon, Backblaze offers a place to store your files, data, and media. They also allow teams to build and develop apps.