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FileWhopper Business VS Cloud Storage
Features FileWhopper Business Typical Cloud Storage
(Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.)
Payment model Pay-as-you-go: the user purchases a transfer package, which gets reduced with use, without any time limits or subscriptions Subscription: you pay monthly/yearly for file storage and transfers, even if you don't send anything
What is the cost tied to? Size of files sent / GB Storage space / GB
How long is the file stored for after upload? 14 days by default / You can always purchase additional time (up to 90 days) for storing your data During the paid subscription period
Number of downloads for each transfer 1 by default / You can always purchase additional downloads Unlimited
File storage time after download 3 days During the paid subscription period
Maximum transfer size Unlimited 200GB - 250GB
File syncing between computer drive and cloud drive Not implemented Users often have problems with Internet traffic bandwidth, which is spent on constant data synchronization. The more files to sync, the more problems there will be.
Option to pause upload or download, and switch to other tasks that require internet traffic Yes No
Ability to download a file while it is still uploading Yes No
Data access security Zero knowledge encryption

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Often, there is a situation when the user gives access to the entire folder while wanting to share a single file from it

What conclusions can be drawn?

Let's take a look at your case and see how much you can benefit by moving most of your data to a computer drive/external drive and purchasing our transfer package.

Cloud storage is best for those:

  • Who frequently or regularly share the same files that are stored on the cloud drive
  • Who want the data constantly synchronized between the cloud and their computer drives
  • Who prefer to store data on the cloud instead of using a computer drive for it

FileWhopper is best for those:

  • Who only want to pay for the gigabytes they send and save money
  • Who don’t mind storing most of the data on their computer drive or external drive
  • Who mostly send different files and folders
  • Who want to send data to a specific recipient or recipients
  • Who don’t want their data to be constantly synchronized, slowing down their computer
  • Who are concerned that they might lose sensitive data or access to accounts on the cloud server. As one of our users said, “Trusting cloud storage with your data is like trusting your Bitcoins to the FTX exchange.”

In any case, it is ultimately up to you to decide what to use for storing or sending files. The above "Best for..." lists are just our suggestions.

Category: Cloud Migration

October 8, 2021

The Most Effective Strategies for Cloud Migration in 2021

This is an updated version of this article: The Best Cloud Migration Strategies for 2020. Find more ideas for your cloud migration strategy. Due to the recent shift from a traditional workplace to a digital one and changing requirements for businesses, a lot of companies are finding cloud-based solutions to be the best option for organizing […]

March 16, 2021

Here Is Why Businesses Should Support Cloud Adoption

What Is Cloud Computing? We live in a world where new technological advancements are brought about to solve problems in an easy, fast, and efficient manner. In a society that is constantly changing, the cloud has proven to be very versatile in meeting user needs.       The cloud is a software system that can store […]

February 25, 2021

Tips on Choosing the Best File Hosting Service in 2021

File hosting platforms allow you to back up and store your personal files such as documents, images, and videos online. You can protect your files so that only you have access to them, and you can also choose to share your files with whoever you want. Also, most file hosting services have smart file synchronization […]

October 16, 2020

Why Are Businesses Moving to the Cloud in 2021?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it unexpected political upheavals, social unrest, and economic drains. This has made 2020 a unique year in all regards, one that we won’t forget easily. Businesses will look back and remember this year as a year that brought significant changes to the way we see work. Migrating to the cloud […]

June 9, 2020

The Best Cloud Migration Strategies for 2020

Due to recent technological advancements and changing business demands, cloud-based solutions have become a top priority for most companies. So, many businesses are now looking for ways to move their IT infrastructure to the cloud. However, doing this is not a walk in the park. If you don’t have a proper plan and strategy, then […]

May 6, 2020

Tips to Creating the Best Hybrid Cloud Migration Strategy

The age we live in is witnessing the increased demand for digital transformation. There are several reasons for this. For starters, the current situation, which has forced the entire world to go into a lockdown, has served as a wake-up call to all industries. Everyone sees that companies in the digital world continue to function […]

February 28, 2020

What Everyone Should Know About Cloud Migration – Part II

In the first part of this guide, we covered the planning process before fully implementing cloud migration for your company. We also illustrated the importance of following these guidelines as they will help your company deal with the unexpected without putting a strain on your team and resources. Part one of this guide also elaborated […]

February 26, 2020

What Everyone Should Know About Cloud Migration – Part I

Migrating to digital platforms may be a bit of a challenge if you do not have a clue where to start. However, one of the best places to test the waters is within the cloud’s system. In most cases, it is easier to transition one application after the other as it helps acclimate the entire […]

October 3, 2019

Lessons I Learned When Migrating from Dropbox to Google Drive

I love my laptop. If there is anywhere I am most comfortable, without a shadow of a doubt, that would be behind my PC screen doing this and that. I can easily shop, find places, reserve holidays and even go on a virtual vacation – I kid you not. That’s how attached at the hip […]