Domestic Cloud Storage Services Shutting Down: What Are the Best Alternatives?

First, let's look at an article written in 2013: How to Choose the Right Cloud Storage for You. However, recently Sina Weipan, Kingsoft KuaiPan, and Tencent Weiyun Transfer Station have all announced they will be closing. Cloud storage is a capital-intensive industry, and due to certain policy reasons, services can shut down at any time. Free services always come with a cost, but that doesn't mean free options are necessarily bad. There are still some cloud storage services worth recommending.

1. Jianguoyun

Jianguoyun has always been relatively low-key. Although its user base is smaller than Baidu Netdisk or 360 Cloud Drive, its functionality is very powerful. Jianguoyun does not calculate based on storage space but rather on monthly traffic limits. Currently, new users get 1GB of upload traffic and 3GB of download traffic per month. You can also pay to increase your traffic quota. Some users might wonder what can be done with such small traffic limits. Jianguoyun is not suitable for storing large files, but its powerful features make up for it. For example, its incremental backup function allows you to upload only the modified parts of a file after changes, significantly improving speed and saving bandwidth. Features like historical backups alone are enough to outperform many other cloud storage services.

Jianguoyun can also be considered a powerful sync drive. Most importantly, it supports a Linux client, allowing you to easily achieve synchronization regardless of your operating system. It is recommended for office or business users. Official website: www.jianguoyun.com

2. Microsoft OneDrive

OneDrive is a product under Microsoft, formerly known as SkyDrive. After losing a lawsuit, it was forced to change its name to OneDrive. OneDrive is pre-installed in Windows 10, showing Microsoft's emphasis on it. Recently, Microsoft has reduced OneDrive storage space for some users. Currently, OneDrive's sync functionality is still much stronger than domestic cloud storage services. If you are a heavy Office user, using OneDrive alongside Office is an excellent choice. The downsides are that sync speeds may be slow, it does not support a Linux client, and you need a proxy to log in for the first time. However, after logging in successfully, you can sync without a proxy in the future.

3. Dropbox

Dropbox is the cloud storage service I have used with the best experience, offering features like differential backup and incremental sync. Unfortunately, it is blocked in some regions, so it is listed as a later recommendation. Free users have limited storage space, but you can get more space by inviting friends or purchasing additional capacity. Official registration page: www.dropbox.com. You will need a proxy to access it.

4. Google Drive

Google Drive integrates services like Google Photos. It offers 15GB of free storage, which fully meets basic needs. Unfortunately, many excellent services are blocked. Users who want to use Google Drive also need to prepare a proxy.

5. Self-Hosted Cloud Storage

If you no longer wish to use any third-party cloud storage services, you can consider setting up your own. Open-source options include OwnCloud and Bitsync (though Bitsync is not strictly a cloud storage service). However, doing so requires you to consider additional costs and maintenance efforts, as well as disaster recovery and backup strategies. Therefore, it is still recommended to leave professional tasks to professionals. Hopefully, the above introductions help you find a suitable cloud storage service. If there are any shortcomings, please feel free to point them out. The above content is original; please cite the source when republishing.

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