Best Cloud Alternatives in 2025

Looking for alternatives to Cloud? In this comparison, we take a closer look at Cloud alongside similar software solutions including Cloud, Microsoft 365, Kdrive, SyncManager, Parsec, Microsoft OneDrive and Ashampoo Connect.

Our detailed comparison table highlights key features, pricing, and performance of these leading solutions, empowering you to make an informed decision. Whether you're seeking robust functionality, user-friendly design, or cost-effective alternatives, explore how Cloud, Microsoft 365, Kdrive, SyncManager, Parsec, Microsoft OneDrive and Ashampoo Connect stack up to find the perfect software for your goals.

	Platform Type	Storage Capacity and Limits	Collaboration Features	Security Features
Cloud	Cloud computing platform for various workloads and business customers.	Wide storage options including block, file, object storage, but with some limited storage capacity.	Includes collaboration tools and integrations supporting business applications.	Strong security measures including encryption, identity and access management.
Microsoft 365	Cloud-based collaboration and Office suite platform.	Includes OneDrive storage with various subscription plans offering varying storage limits.	Extensive collaboration tools including real-time editing, chat, video meetings (Teams), planner, and SharePoint integration.	Advanced security features including multi-factor authentication and adherence to industry-standard best practices for sensitive information protection.
Kdrive	Cloud storage platform with file sharing and collaboration features.	Offers free plan with limited storage; supports very large files up to 100GB; limited overall storage capacity.	Supports efficient real-time collaboration features with granular access control and file versioning.	Uses industry-standard encryption protocols and two-factor authentication for secure data handling.
SyncManager	Cloud-based synchronization software for files across devices.	Synchronization service, storage depends on connected cloud services; no free version, paid software.	Focuses on automatic synchronization of files across multiple devices; limited customization in collaboration features.	Employs SSL encryption for secure transmission but has limited customization options in security settings.
Parsec	Cloud remote desktop software primarily for gaming and remote access.	Not a storage service, focuses on remote desktop streaming with no storage limits.	Supports local and online multiplayer gaming collaboration through low latency remote desktop streaming.	Supports two-factor authentication and secure account controls for remote access protection.
Microsoft OneDrive	Cloud-based file hosting and backup service integrated with Microsoft account.	Free plan offers 5GB; paid plans up to 6TB of storage.	Supports collaboration via shared files, access control, document editing tools integrated with Office apps.	Provides encryption, additional security features like two-factor authentication, and access control settings.
Ashampoo Connect	Cloud-based file sharing and collaboration tool with real-time editing.	Plans include up to 2TB of storage; offers various storage plans including 50GB plan.	Provides real-time file editing, secure file sharing links, password protection, and collaboration channels.	'Added security' offerings include SSL encryption, password protection for shared links, and two-factor authentication.

Platform Type

Cloud	Cloud computing platform for various workloads and business customers.
Microsoft 365	Cloud-based collaboration and Office suite platform.
Kdrive	Cloud storage platform with file sharing and collaboration features.
SyncManager	Cloud-based synchronization software for files across devices.
Parsec	Cloud remote desktop software primarily for gaming and remote access.
Microsoft OneDrive	Cloud-based file hosting and backup service integrated with Microsoft account.
Ashampoo Connect	Cloud-based file sharing and collaboration tool with real-time editing.

Storage Capacity and Limits

Cloud	Wide storage options including block, file, object storage, but with some limited storage capacity.
Microsoft 365	Includes OneDrive storage with various subscription plans offering varying storage limits.
Kdrive	Offers free plan with limited storage; supports very large files up to 100GB; limited overall storage capacity.
SyncManager	Synchronization service, storage depends on connected cloud services; no free version, paid software.
Parsec	Not a storage service, focuses on remote desktop streaming with no storage limits.
Microsoft OneDrive	Free plan offers 5GB; paid plans up to 6TB of storage.
Ashampoo Connect	Plans include up to 2TB of storage; offers various storage plans including 50GB plan.

Collaboration Features

Cloud	Includes collaboration tools and integrations supporting business applications.
Microsoft 365	Extensive collaboration tools including real-time editing, chat, video meetings (Teams), planner, and SharePoint integration.
Kdrive	Supports efficient real-time collaboration features with granular access control and file versioning.
SyncManager	Focuses on automatic synchronization of files across multiple devices; limited customization in collaboration features.
Parsec	Supports local and online multiplayer gaming collaboration through low latency remote desktop streaming.
Microsoft OneDrive	Supports collaboration via shared files, access control, document editing tools integrated with Office apps.
Ashampoo Connect	Provides real-time file editing, secure file sharing links, password protection, and collaboration channels.

Security Features

Cloud	Strong security measures including encryption, identity and access management.
Microsoft 365	Advanced security features including multi-factor authentication and adherence to industry-standard best practices for sensitive information protection.
Kdrive	Uses industry-standard encryption protocols and two-factor authentication for secure data handling.
SyncManager	Employs SSL encryption for secure transmission but has limited customization options in security settings.
Parsec	Supports two-factor authentication and secure account controls for remote access protection.
Microsoft OneDrive	Provides encryption, additional security features like two-factor authentication, and access control settings.
Ashampoo Connect	'Added security' offerings include SSL encryption, password protection for shared links, and two-factor authentication.

Choosing the right software isn’t just about features. Size, license type, user ratings, and popularity also matter.

This quick comparison shows how Cloud stacks up against Cloud, Microsoft 365, Kdrive, SyncManager, Parsec, Microsoft OneDrive and Ashampoo Connect in these key areas—helping you find the best alternative for your needs.

	Size	License	Popularity
Cloud		Freeware	0%
Microsoft 365		Commercial	8%
Kdrive	11.3MB	Freeware	0%
SyncManager	7.5MB	Commercial	1%
Microsoft OneDrive	5.8MB	Freeware	100%
Ashampoo Connect	199.7MB	Freeware	2%

Size

Cloud
Microsoft 365
Kdrive	11.3MB
SyncManager	7.5MB
Microsoft OneDrive	5.8MB
Ashampoo Connect	199.7MB

License

Cloud	Freeware
Microsoft 365	Commercial
Kdrive	Freeware
SyncManager	Commercial
Microsoft OneDrive	Freeware
Ashampoo Connect	Freeware

Rating

Cloud
Microsoft 365
Kdrive
SyncManager
Microsoft OneDrive
Ashampoo Connect

Popularity

Cloud	0%
Microsoft 365	8%
Kdrive	0%
SyncManager	1%
Microsoft OneDrive	100%
Ashampoo Connect	2%