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Air Explorer vs CloudDrive2
Both stand on webdav client software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidMacWindows
Air Explorer brings cloud transfers, scheduled synchronization, and encryption together across desktop and Android. Free BASIC has account and transfer limits, while Pro plans are licensed per device.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
CloudDrive2 combines cloud mounting, backup and WebDAV with integrations for media servers and an API. Check the Basic tier's drive and mount limits, and the separate membership features, against your needs.
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| Air Explorer | CloudDrive2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Mac, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Core Yearly: 49.99 CNY a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | airexplorer.net | clouddrive2.com |
| On webdav client software | #1 of 26 | #2 of 26 |
Air Explorer: what it does well
- Direct cloud-to-cloud transfers without local storage
- Scheduled backups and synchronization
- Mirror and bidirectional sync modes
- Encrypts file contents and filenames before upload
- Supports Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and more
What to know first
- Free BASIC sync and transfers are read-only
- Free BASIC allows one account per cloud
- Each Pro license covers one device
- Startup sends version, operating system, and language
CloudDrive2: what it does well
- Connects a range of cloud drives and local folders
- Random writes do not require full-file downloads
- WebDAV server included
- API tokens can be scoped by permission and expiry
- Supports Emby and Jellyfin connections
What to know first
- Basic limits users to two cloud drives
- Basic allows one local mount
- Basic excludes Core Pro features
- Encrypted cloud uploads are limited to 200 MB per file for monthly and yearly members
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