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4shared vs FileCloud
Both stand on cloud storage services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
4shared combines cloud storage with file sharing, backups, and media playback. The free tier has defined storage and upload limits, while Premium tiers provide larger allocations and bandwidth details without listed prices.
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FileCloud offers several deployment choices and a broad set of sharing, collaboration, and security controls. Check minimum user counts and Community Edition omissions, and note that its Salesforce plugin has ended without a planned replacement.
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| 4shared | FileCloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Maker | 4shared | FileCloud |
| Website | 4shared.com | filecloud.com |
| On cloud storage services | #15 of 64 | #11 of 64 |
4shared: what it does well
- Free plan includes 15 GB storage
- Android, iPhone, and iPad access
- Offline files and music listening
- Back up iPhone and iPad data
- Share files through multiple channels
What to know first
- Free uploads capped at 2 GB
- PRO features require an in-app subscription
FileCloud: what it does well
- Offers hosted and self-managed deployment options.
- Supports time-limited shares and granular permissions.
- Includes versioning and approval workflows.
- Community Edition has a free one-year license.
What to know first
- Essentials has a 20-user minimum.
- Advanced has a 10-user minimum.
- Community Edition omits SSO and third-party integrations.
- Salesforce plugin has no planned replacement.
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