Side by side
SMS vs TeraBox
Both stand on mobile data backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
SMS provides documented Sega Master System emulation and graphics features in a free Linux project. Sound support is unfinished, and the project lists more tests as a todo.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
TeraBox offers broad device coverage, a large listed free allocation, and higher-capacity Premium plans. File limits, the limited-time wording for free storage, and unlisted prices on several Premium options are important details to check.
Visit TeraBoxThe facts
| SMS | TeraBox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium yearly: $35.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | TeraBox |
| Website | github.com | terabox.com |
| On mobile data backup software | #12 of 20 | #8 of 20 |
SMS: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license.
- Complete Zilog Z80 emulation.
- SDL graphics backend, 2x scaler, and fullscreen support.
- README includes installation and ROM launch examples.
What to know first
- Sound support remains a todo.
- The project lists writing more tests as a todo.
- Linux is the only listed platform.
TeraBox: what it does well
- 1 TB free storage listed
- Web, desktop, and mobile access
- Real-time updates for backed-up files
- APIs for storage and sharing integrations
- Two-factor authentication and encryption at rest
What to know first
- Free storage is described as limited-time
- Free plan supports up to 20 files
- Free uploads limited to 2 GB per file