Best 5 free cloud storage services that keep your data safe and accessible

The use of cloud storage is increasing rapidly these days. Most of the net savvy peoples have started using cloud storage services, which allows uploading individual files or your entire hard drive data to an external server. This solution to keep the data in files and folders of the computer is not only cheaper but also more secure than using external hard drive or any other backup disk. The best part of this facility is that you can access your data from anywhere and anytime.

Here are the details of the top 5 free cloud storage services:

1)      Dropbox (2 GB) - Dropbox is one of the most popular storage services, which has over 50 million users worldwide. This despite the fact that the amount of free storage offered is significantly lower than the other services. Dropbox members start off with only 2 GB free storage; however it is more than enough for users who want a back up of their files, pictures and documentsThe advantages of Dropbox are that it works with Android, BlackBerry, Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone and Linux and that the files are easily accessible from the secure Dropbox website. As per the demand of the users, Dropbox has doubled its space from Pro 50 to 100 GB plans with the starting price of $9.99 to $99 per year.

2)      Google Drive (15 GB) – Google drive space is now integrated with Gmail, Google docs and Google plus. This service is set to offer 15 GB of storage space for documents, videos, photos and other files. The best part of Google Drive is the ability to open over 30 different file types within your browser.

3)      Amazon Cloud Drive (5 GB) – Amazon starts the cloud service for users with 5 GB of free storage, which is substantial to store photos and documents. There is also a cloud player by which you can access any MP3 file, which you have purchased through Amazon. The user can extend space to 20, 50 or up to 1,000 GB.

4)      SkyDrive (7 GB) – SkyDrive comes from the Microsoft, which provides a file hosting service that runs on computers, smart phones, tablets and which gives you access to your data whenever you are online.  

5)      iCloud (5 GB) – iCloud service is offered by Apple storage system and provides 2GB extra storage for mobile users. iCloud is designed to make life smoother for the Apple fans. If 5 GB is not enough then user can also purchase extra 50 GB by paying annual fee. It allows users to keep their files private, share them with contacts or make them public. It also synchronizes calendars between the desktop and devices so that the user does not have to add an event more than once.