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RaiDrive vs VHD Attach
Both stand on virtual drive software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
RaiDrive provides drive access to a wide list of storage services, with video streaming and plan-dependent controls. The free Standard plan has 8 Drives and advertisements; listed paid monthly prices are tied to a 3-year commitment.
Visit RaiDrive Free plan Windows
VHD Attach provides several ways to work with virtual disks on supported Windows systems, including context-menu and command-line options. Check the Windows version and the network and BitLocker limitations before relying on automatic mounting.
Visit VHD AttachThe facts
| RaiDrive | VHD Attach | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | raidrive.com | medo64.com |
| On virtual drive software | #10 of 24 | #14 of 24 |
RaiDrive: what it does well
- Mounts cloud storage as a computer drive
- Streams cloud videos without downloading the whole file
- Lists connections to cloud, WebDAV, SFTP, and FTP services
- Paid plans include unlimited drives and license sharing
What to know first
- Standard free plan is limited to 8 Drives
- Standard includes advertisements
- Standard writable services are limited to those listed
- Paid monthly prices shown require a 3-year commitment
VHD Attach: what it does well
- Free to use
- Adds VHD attach and detach context-menu options
- Supports startup mounting in full-access or read-only mode
- Can show disk information without attaching
What to know first
- Windows Vista and older systems are unsupported
- Network-hosted VHDs may require service-account changes
- Startup mounting does not show BitLocker password prompts
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