Streamload

Streamload is an online backup and storage website that allows for you to store files online. Streamload offers a total of 2 GB and has two separate programs designed to assist you in backing up and storing your files whether you are using a Mac or Windows PC. The two programs are IDrive and IBackup and while the programs are similar, each provides a specific function.

IDrive

IDrive provides users with a quick and easy way to store their files. IDrive offers 2 GB of online storage space for free, while upgrading to various packages will get you more. The IDrive Pro Package allows you to create and manage multiple accounts and provides you with three separate account options: $4.95 per month for 150 GB of personal use, a $14.95 per month “Family Plan” that offers 500 GB for up to 5 computers, and an account for businesses that costs $9.95 per month for 50 GB. IDrive also comes with RapidServe technology that allows for quick backups of a portion of your files (several gigabytes) as well as automatic backups that run continuously on your computer.

IBackup

IBackup is a little different than IDrive. IBackup allows for the same functions as IDrive but operates as its own, independent program. IBackup comes in several different plans: $9.95 per month for 10 GB of online storage space, $19.95 per month for 20 GB of online storage space, $49.95 per month for 50 GB of online storage space, $99.95 per month for 100 GB of online storage space, $199.95 per month for 200 GB of online storage space, and $299.95 per month for 300 GB of online storage space. IBackup automatically scans your computer and uploads everything for you and then uploads anything that changes so that your stored backup files will always be up-to-date.

Elephant Drive

Elephant Drive is an automatic backup and online storage provider that offers a 15 day free trial with a $9.95 monthly charge thereafter. Elephant Drive automatically scans your computer for updated files and copies them to their server under your specific account name. Elephant Drive provides 24/7 customer support, overflow storage, a 100% Money Back Guarantee, file encryption, automatic backup, and it works with all main operating systems.

Box.net

Box.net allows you to store files on their server and share them with others. It includes a variety of programs that give you more accessible methods of viewing and editing your files once they are uploaded to the server. Box.net gives you three membership options: Lite, Individual, and Business. The Lite option is free and includes 1 GB of storage but has a 25 MB file size limit. The Individual option is $9.95 per month and comes with a 14 day free trial, 5 GB of storage, a 1 GB file size limit, email support, and faster upload speeds. The Business option provides you with a 14 day free trial, 30 GB of storage, a 1 GB file size limit, 24/7 phone support, faster upload speeds, enhanced security, and an advanced administrator control center for $15 per month.

Egnyte

Engnyte offers a range of solutions to your online file storage needs. Egnyte gives you the option of selecting one of their three plans: Professional, Group, and Enterprise. The Professional package costs $15 per month and includes 1 TB of online file storage, the ability to include 1-10 “power users”, 20-200 standard users, Local Cloud services for $10 more, no file size limit, and automatic backups of up to 20 computers. Surprisingly, the Group package costs as little as $4 per month and yet it includes 4 TB of online file storage, the ability to include 11-50 “power users”, 1000 standard users, Local Cloud services for $20 more, no file size limit, and automatic backups of up to 100 computers. The Enterprise package does not have a price listed as you must call them to negotiate a fee. However, the Enterprise package includes unlimited online file storage, more than 50 “power users”, an unlimited number of standard users, Local Cloud services included at no extra cost, no file size limit, and automatic backups of more than 100 computers.