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Best Cloud storage & file sharing in India (2027)

Cloud storage services sync files across devices and share them with links and permissions; business tiers add admin controls, retention and e-discovery. Storage bundled with office suites covers most businesses.

59 products compared4 made in India46 with a free plan
DigiLocker logo

Government of India

4.8App Advisor rating

Official document wallet for Indian citizens.

Made in IndiaFree

Starts at

Free

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Zoho WorkDrive logo

Zoho Corporation

4.7App Advisor rating

Team file storage from Zoho.

Made in IndiaBest value

Starts at

From ₹140/user/mo · Starter, billed yearly, minimum 3 users

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JioAICloud logo

Reliance Jio

4.7App Advisor rating

Cloud storage from Jio: 50 GB free on a Jio number, with a 3-month trial for non-Jio numbers.

Made in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

50 GB free on a Jio number

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DigiBoxx logo

DigiBoxx

4.7App Advisor rating

Indian cloud storage with 20 GB free.

TrendingMade in IndiaFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Dropbox logo

Dropbox

4.6App Advisor rating

File sync and sharing.

RecommendedFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Box logo

Box

4.6App Advisor rating

Enterprise content cloud.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Google Drive logo

Google

4.6App Advisor rating

Cloud storage with 15 GB free.

RecommendedFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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pCloud logo

pCloud

4.5App Advisor rating

Cloud storage with lifetime plans.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Sync.com logo

Sync

4.5App Advisor rating

Encrypted cloud storage.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Syncthing logo

Syncthing Foundation

4.5App Advisor rating

Peer-to-peer file sync.

Free

Starts at

Free

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MEGA logo

MEGA

4.5App Advisor rating

Encrypted storage with 20 GB free.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Koofr logo

Koofr

4.5App Advisor rating

Cloud storage connecting other clouds.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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ownCloud logo

ownCloud (Kiteworks)

4.5App Advisor rating

Self-hosted file sync.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Seafile logo

Seafile

4.5App Advisor rating

Self-hosted file sync.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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WeTransfer logo

WeTransfer (Bending Spoons)

4.5App Advisor rating

Large file transfer.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Xender logo

Xender

4.5App Advisor rating

Phone-to-phone file transfer.

Free

Starts at

Free

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SHAREit logo

SHAREit

4.5App Advisor rating

Offline file sharing.

Free

Starts at

Free

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Icedrive logo

Icedrive

4.4App Advisor rating

Cloud storage.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Nextcloud logo

Nextcloud

4.4App Advisor rating

Self-hosted cloud platform.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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TransferNow logo

TransferNow

4.4App Advisor rating

Send large files.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Filemail logo

Filemail

4.4App Advisor rating

Large file transfer.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Internxt logo

Internxt

4.4App Advisor rating

Private cloud storage.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Send Anywhere logo

Rakuten Symphony

4.4App Advisor rating

Cross-platform file sharing.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Snapdrop logo

Snapdrop

4.4App Advisor rating

Local network file sharing.

Free

Starts at

Free

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Smash logo

Smash

4.4App Advisor rating

File transfer without limits.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Wormhole logo

Wormhole

4.4App Advisor rating

Encrypted file sharing.

Free

Starts at

Free

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LocalSend logo

LocalSend

4.4App Advisor rating

Open-source local file sharing.

NewFreeOpen source

Starts at

Free

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Hightail logo

OpenText

4.3App Advisor rating

File sharing and creative review.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Backblaze logo

Backblaze

4.3App Advisor rating

Unlimited computer backup and B2 storage.

Starts at

₹800/mo

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ExpanDrive logo

ExpanDrive

4.3App Advisor rating

Tool to mount Dropbox, Google Drive, S3, SharePoint and SFTP as native drives

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Amazon S3 logo

Amazon Web Services

4.3App Advisor rating

Object storage on AWS.

Starts at

Pay as you go

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Storj logo

Storj

4.3App Advisor rating

Decentralised cloud storage.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Degoo logo

Degoo

4.3App Advisor rating

Cloud storage with large free tier.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Cloudflare R2 logo

Cloudflare

4.3App Advisor rating

Object storage without egress fees.

NewFree plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Egnyte logo

Egnyte

4.3App Advisor rating

Content governance for business.

Starts at

₹1,600/mo

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Wasabi logo

Wasabi

4.2App Advisor rating

Low-cost object storage.

Starts at

₹600/mo

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Filen logo

Filen

4.2App Advisor rating

Encrypted cloud storage.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Jottacloud logo

Jotta Group AS

4.2App Advisor rating

Norwegian cloud backup and storage service with 5 GB free and shared family plans.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Amazon Photos logo

Amazon

4.2App Advisor rating

Photo storage for Prime members.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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Google Photos logo

Google

4.2App Advisor rating

Photo backup and organisation.

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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ShootProof logo

ShootProof, LLC

4.2App Advisor rating

Photography business software with client galleries, contracts, invoices and print sales

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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CloudSpot logo

CloudSpot

4.2App Advisor rating

Online client gallery platform for photographers with downloads, print sales and studio management tools

Free plan

Starts at

Free plan

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How to choose cloud storage & file sharing

Use the storage bundled with your suite unless you need special compliance or capacity.

Check version history length and ransomware recovery.

Compare per-user cost at your actual capacity needs.

What to look for

  • ✓ Sync across devices
  • ✓ Sharing links with permissions and expiry
  • ✓ Version history and recovery
  • ✓ Team folders and admin controls
  • ✓ Large-file transfer
  • ✓ Backup of devices and servers
  • ✓ Data residency options
  • ✓ Integrations with office suites

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Cloud storage & file sharing — frequently asked questions

Which cloud storage offers the most free space?+

Google Drive (15 GB), Microsoft OneDrive (5 GB), Dropbox (2 GB), and DigiBoxx (20 GB) — an Indian service — are common free tiers.

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India buyer's guide

Cloud storage for business in India: prices, free plans and how to choose

Cloud storage for business keeps company files online so staff can open, edit and share them from office desktops, laptops and phones, with sync, version history and admin control. Indian businesses use it to stop important files living only on one person's laptop or pen drive, to share large design and video files with clients, and to keep working when an office computer fails or is stolen.

Good services offer reliable desktop sync that does not corrupt files, granular sharing with link expiry, version history and ransomware recovery, admin control over external sharing and device access, and a clear option to keep data in India. Weak ones cap file sizes, sync slowly on Indian broadband, make it hard to reclaim files from departing staff, and charge sharply for storage once you exceed the plan.

Best cloud storage for business in India: verified comparison

Judge the best cloud storage for an Indian business on sync reliability, sharing control and recovery. Test desktop sync with large files over your office internet, check version history length, restore after deletion, and ransomware rollback. Then look at admin controls for external sharing, device management, audit logs, storage per user or pooled, integration with office suites, and where data is hosted.

ProductLowest published priceFree planFree trialDemo
Zoho WorkDrive logoZoho WorkDriveMade in India₹140 per user/month source—15 days sourceOn request source
Google Drive logoGoogle Drive₹99 per user/month source—14 days source—
Dropbox logoDropboxNot publishedYes sourceYes source—
iCloud Drive logoiCloud Drive₹75 per month sourceYes source——
DigiBoxx logoDigiBoxxMade in IndiaNot publishedYes sourceYes source—
Sync.com logoSync.comNot published—30 days source—
pCloud logopCloudNot published—30 days source—
MEGA logoMEGANot publishedYes source——
Koofr logoKoofrNot publishedYes source——
ownCloud logoownCloudNot publishedYes source14 days sourceOn request source

Checked on each vendor's official website (September 2026). A dash means the vendor does not publish it or we could not verify it — not that the feature is missing. Prices exclude GST unless the source says otherwise. App Advisor publishes no user ratings.

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Choosing cloud storage for business: top picks, Indian options and reviews

Top cloud storage for business for small business in India

A small business needs shared folders for teams, easy sharing with clients, mobile access for owners and a safety net against accidental deletion. Pooled storage is often better value than per-user limits. Choose a service that fits your existing email and office suite so documents can be edited together, and make sure the company, not individuals, owns the account.

Indian cloud storage for business

Cloud storage services targeting Indian businesses often host data in Indian data centres, bill in rupees with GST and offer IST-hours support. Some provide on-premise or hybrid options for firms that want local control. Optimisation for variable broadband, and pricing in smaller storage tiers, can also suit Indian offices better than plans designed for other markets.

DigiLockerZoho WorkDriveJioAICloudDigiBoxx

Cloud storage for business reviews in India

App Advisor publishes no user ratings, so use reviews to guide testing. If reviewers mention sync conflicts, have two staff edit the same folder in the trial. If they praise sharing, set up client links with expiry and passwords. Check whether reviews concern personal or business plans, as admin features differ. Note whether complaints involve a specific operating system's sync client. How App Advisor rates software.

Cloud storage for business comparison in India

Compare cloud storage services on: storage per user or pooled, file size limits, desktop and mobile sync quality, selective sync, version history duration, deletion recovery, ransomware protection, sharing controls, audit logs, device management, integrations with office suites, data residency, encryption, and export options. Also add a row for how shared folders are billed when external users store files in them, and one for maximum upload speed you observe.

What cloud storage for business costs in India

Cloud storage for business price in India

Business cloud storage is usually priced per user per month with a storage allowance per user or a pooled amount for the team. Some services sell storage by the terabyte regardless of users. Advanced security, longer version history, compliance features and extra storage packs are often higher tiers or add-ons. Viewer-only or guest access is often free, which can reduce seat counts.

Cloud storage for business subscription cost in India

Costs rise as storage grows, especially with video, CAD and scanned documents. Extra storage packs, higher tiers for version history or audit logs, and paying for users who only need view access all add up. Annual plans are cheaper per user than monthly. GST at 18% applies. Include the cost of a migration or bulk upload for existing files.

Free plans, free trials and demos

Free cloud storage for business in India

Free cloud storage plans offer limited space, basic sync and sharing, and few admin controls. Files are tied to a personal account, which becomes a problem when staff leave. Version history and recovery are short. Free plans suit individuals, but businesses need central ownership and control over who can access company files. They may also scan or restrict content under consumer terms.

  • Dropbox — free plan: “Basic Free 2 GB to store and share your files Get Basic” source
  • iCloud Drive — free plan: “iCloud 5GB Free Back up and sync your data across your devices” source
  • DigiBoxx — free plan: “Get 20 GB Free” source
  • MEGA — free plan: “Get started with our free plan ... storage Limited transfer €0 forever Sign up free” source
  • Koofr — free plan: “Free 10 GB Free forever Unlimited file size” source
  • ownCloud — free plan: “Basic & free Community Unlimited users Self-managed, on-” source

Cloud storage for business free trial in India

Trial lengths as each vendor states them are listed on the free cloud storage for business page.

Cloud storage for business demo in India

Ask how the service handles sync conflicts, how long versions and deleted files are kept, how ransomware recovery works, where data is stored, what admin controls exist for external sharing and devices, how file ownership transfers when staff leave, and what export options exist if you move away. Ask whether storage is pooled across the organisation.

Cloud storage for business by type of business

Cloud storage for business for startups in India

Startups need fast collaboration, easy sharing with investors and customers, and simple onboarding and offboarding. A storage service integrated with the team's email and office suite is often best. Set up shared team folders early rather than letting files live in personal drives, so knowledge stays with the company. Keep investor data-room folders separate with expiring links.

Cloud storage for business for MSMEs in India

MSMEs often keep critical files on one computer or pen drive, risking loss. Cloud storage gives backup, sharing and access from anywhere. Priorities are simple folder structures, affordable pooled storage, easy recovery of deleted files and support when sync fails. Owners should retain admin control of the account. Enable two-factor authentication for all users, particularly accounts staff.

Cloud storage for business for manufacturers in India

Manufacturers store drawings, CAD files, quality records and photos from the plant. Large file support, selective sync so shop-floor PCs do not download everything, controlled sharing with customers and suppliers, and version history for drawings are important. Consider upload speed from plant locations with weaker connectivity. Check whether file locking is available to stop two engineers editing the same drawing at once.

  • Dropbox — “Industries Construction Technology Manufacturing Media Professional services Edu” source

Cloud storage for business for retailers in India

Retailers share product images, planograms, price lists and store reports across branches. Mobile upload from stores, folder permissions per region, and controlled sharing with suppliers and marketplaces are useful. Pooled storage fits well, since store staff may need access but little storage of their own. Link expiry keeps supplier access tidy once a season's range is finalised. Offline availability on store tablets helps where connectivity drops.

Cloud storage for business for agencies in India

Agencies handle large creative files and share them with clients and freelancers. Look for high file size limits, fast sync, shareable review links with passwords and expiry, and per-client folders with controlled access. Version history protects against overwritten final files, and storage should grow easily with video work. Guest access for freelancers should expire when projects end.

GST and switching providers

Cloud storage for business with GST support

Request a GST tax invoice with your GSTIN for the storage subscription to claim input tax credit. Some international services invoice without Indian GST, which may affect credit. Cloud storage can also support GST record-keeping by keeping invoices and returns organised and backed up, but it does not perform GST calculations or filings. Keep monthly folders for GSTR workings and supplier invoices.

Cloud storage for business alternatives in India

Consider alternatives when storage costs rise, sync is unreliable, or you standardise on a different office suite. Migration involves copying files, preserving folder structures and sharing permissions, and updating links. Large volumes take time, so plan a phased move and keep the old service read-only until everything is verified. Update shared links embedded in documents and emails.

DigiLocker alternativesZoho WorkDrive alternativesJioAICloud alternativesDigiBoxx alternativesMicrosoft OneDrive alternativesDropbox alternatives

Partner, affiliate and reseller programs

Cloud storage for business affiliate program in India

Cloud storage affiliate programs typically reward sign-ups to paid business plans. Check cookie length, whether upgrades or additional users count, payout timing and restrictions on advertising. Be clear with readers about whether you are recommending personal or business plans. Payouts may be withheld if the customer cancels within the first billing period. Also check whether referrals from existing personal-plan users upgrading to business plans qualify.

Cloud storage for business partner program in India

Partner programs usually target IT service providers who migrate data, manage accounts and support users. Check partner consoles for managing multiple clients, migration tools, training, margins, and support escalation. Clarify whether the client owns the account directly. Partners often help migrate files from old file servers, network drives or personal accounts, so check which migration tools and throughput limits apply. Ask whether partners get test tenants for pilots.

Cloud storage for business reseller program in India

Resellers sell storage subscriptions, often bundled with email, backup or IT support. Check wholesale pricing, billing responsibilities, white-label options, admin tools for many customers, and data ownership and transfer rules if either party ends the agreement. Check whether customers' storage can be pooled and how overage is billed. Clarify who restores files when a customer deletes something by mistake, and how quickly you can reach vendor support for that.

  • Zoho Corporation — Zoho Affiliates / partner programs (affiliate): Earn commissions for promoting Zoho and driving sales. program page
  • Dropbox — Dropbox Partner Program (reseller) program page
  • pCloud — pCloud Affiliate Program (affiliate): Recurring commissions : 20% of each monthly or annual payment for subscription p program page

All verified programs across categories are in the software partner program directory. More India software guides: business software in India.

Cloud storage for business in India: FAQs

Is cloud storage the same as backup?+

Not exactly. Cloud storage syncs files, so deletions or ransomware changes can sync too. Version history and recovery features help, but a separate backup with independent retention gives stronger protection for critical data. For accounting data, contracts and design masters, keep a backup copy on a different service or device.

Can we keep business files stored in India?+

Some services offer Indian data centres, sometimes on specific plans. If data location matters for clients or regulations, ask the provider to confirm in writing where files and backups are stored. Also check where backups and version history copies are held, since they may sit in another region.

How do we share large files with clients?+

Create a share link with password protection and an expiry date, and set view-only or download permissions. This is more controlled than email attachments and lets you revoke access later. Watermarking and download reports, where offered, show who accessed sensitive price lists or drawings.

What happens to files when an employee leaves?+

With business plans, admins can transfer ownership of the employee's files to another user, remove device access and keep shared folders intact. This is a major advantage over staff using personal accounts. Set this up before the exit date so nothing is lost when the account is suspended.

Does cloud storage work with slow internet?+

Sync works over slower connections but large uploads take time. Selective sync, scheduling heavy uploads after hours and using web access for occasional files help. Test with your actual office connection during the trial. Files marked as online-only open on demand and save disk space on older office computers.

How secure is business cloud storage?+

Reputable services encrypt data in transit and at rest and offer two-factor authentication, admin controls and audit logs. Security also depends on your settings, so enforce strong login policies and restrict external sharing where needed. Review the admin audit log regularly for unusual downloads or sharing to personal addresses.

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