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12 Best Cloud Storage Tools for Enterprises (2026)

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The 12 highest-ranked cloud storage tools for enterprises, filtered for paid plans or free plus paid plans, and a strong editorial or user rating.

Key Takeaways
  • Google Drive is our overall pick for cloud storage tools for enterprises in 2026, and our free pick. Overall and free pick: Free plan; cheapest paid plan Basic (Google One), $1.99/mo. Rated 4.8/5 on Capterra (28,616 ratings, Sep 2026).
  • We evaluated 36 cloud storage tools, then kept the 12 that rank highest for enterprises.
  • 5 of the 12 tools listed here have a free plan.
cloud storage tools tracked
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of 12 have a free plan
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median cheapest paid plan per month
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Ranked by editorial score plus external signals (G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions). Pricing checked November 2026. Methodology Editorial policy

At a glance: 12 Cloud Storage Tools for Enterprises

All 12 picks compared, prices as of November 2026. Scroll sideways on small screens.

12 Cloud Storage Tools for Enterprises compared, prices as of November 2026
# Tool Pricing Starting price Rating
1
Google Drive logo
Google Drive
Free plan Basic (Google One), $1.99/mo 4.8 (28,616) Capterra, Sep 2026
2
Dropbox logo
Dropbox
Paid Plus, $9.99/mo 4.4 (53,152) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
3
OneDrive logo
OneDrive
Free plan Basic, $1.99/mo 4.4 (23,284) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
4
Box logo
Box
Paid Business Starter, $5/mo 4.3 (10,971) SourceForge/G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
5
AWS S3 logo
AWS S3
Usage-based Not published 4.7 (2,062) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
6
iDrive logo
iDrive
Paid IDrive® Personal, $11.99/mo 4.5 (1,202) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
7
Egnyte logo
Egnyte
Paid Business, $22/mo 4.4 (1,269) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
8
Carbonite logo
Carbonite
Paid Basic, $8/mo (billed yearly) 3.8 (3,442) G2/Capterra/Trustpilot, Sep 2026
9
MEGA logo
MEGA
Free plan Essential, €4.99/mo 4.4 (1,132) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026
10
iCloud logo
iCloud
Free plan iCloud+ 50 GB, $0.99/mo 3.5 (117) Capterra/SourceForge, Sep 2026
11
Icedrive logo
Icedrive
Paid Pro, $4.92/mo (billed yearly) 4.1 (884) Capterra/Trustpilot, Sep 2026
12
Proton Drive logo
Proton Drive
Free plan Not published 4.3 (170) G2/Capterra, Sep 2026

Detailed picks: Cloud Storage Tools for Enterprises

1
Google Drive logo

Google Drive

Free plan

Cloud storage and collaboration with 15GB free

4.8 /5 on Capterra · 28,616 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Cloud storage
  • Google Workspace integration
  • File sharing

Pros

  • 15GB free
  • Google integration

Cons

  • Privacy concerns
  • Google account needed
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2
Dropbox logo

Dropbox

Paid

Cloud storage and collaboration

4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 53,152 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Cloud file storage with up to unlimited space on business plans
  • Cross-device sync with block-level transfer for fast incremental updates
  • Smart Sync to browse cloud files without using local storage

Pros

  • Block-level sync only transfers changed file portions, making edits extremely fast
  • Seamless real-time co-editing inside Microsoft Office and Google Docs

Cons

  • No zero-knowledge encryption, Dropbox can access your file contents
  • Free plan limited to only 2 GB of storage, far below competitors
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3
OneDrive logo

OneDrive

Free plan

Seamless cloud storage for Windows and Microsoft 365

4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 23,284 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Cloud storage
  • Microsoft 365 integration
  • File sync

Pros

  • Microsoft integration
  • Good value with M365

Cons

  • Slower sync
  • Less intuitive
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4
Box logo

Box

Paid

Secure cloud content management

4.3 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 10,971 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Cloud storage
  • Collaboration
  • Security

Pros

  • Enterprise security
  • Compliance features

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Complex for small teams
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5
AWS S3 logo

AWS S3

Usage-based

Scalable object storage by Amazon

4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 2,062 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Object storage
  • Versioning
  • Lifecycle policies

Pros

  • Industry standard
  • Highly scalable

Cons

  • Complex pricing
  • AWS lock-in
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6
iDrive logo

iDrive

Paid

Multi-computer cloud backup and storage solutions for home, business, and enterprises.

4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,202 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Cloud backup
  • File sync
  • Continuous backup

Pros

  • Affordable backup
  • Good storage capacity

Cons

  • Slow uploads
  • UI dated
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7
Egnyte logo

Egnyte

Paid

AI-powered content cloud for secure enterprise file sharing, collaboration, and governance.

4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,269 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Secure AI for content insights and task automation
  • Real-time co-editing of complex files (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365)
  • Dynamic safeguards and continuous data protection

Pros

  • Enhances productivity with AI-driven insights and automation
  • Ensures robust data security and compliance for various industries

Cons

  • No free tier mentioned, suggesting it might be a significant investment for smaller businesses
  • Focus on enterprise features might lead to complexity for simpler use cases
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8
Carbonite logo

Carbonite

Paid

Effortless, continuous backup and recovery for all your devices

3.8 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 3,442 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Automatic backup
  • Cloud storage
  • File recovery

Pros

  • Automatic backup
  • Ransomware protection

Cons

  • Slow uploads
  • Per-computer pricing
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9
MEGA logo

MEGA

Free plan

Secure, encrypted cloud storage and private online services

4.4 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 1,132 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption
  • Cloud storage (up to 20TB, with 20GB free)
  • MEGA VPN with ad blocking and kill switch

Pros

  • Strong emphasis on privacy and security with zero-knowledge encryption.
  • Generous free storage tier (20GB) compared to competitors.

Cons

  • Reliance on user-managed recovery key means permanent data loss if forgotten and password is lost.
  • Pricing is in EUR, which may require currency conversion for users outside the Eurozone.
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10
iCloud logo

iCloud

Free plan

Sync files, photos, and data across all your Apple devices

3.5 /5 across Capterra and SourceForge · 117 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Cloud storage
  • Photo syncing
  • Device backup

Pros

  • Apple integration
  • Seamless sync

Cons

  • Apple ecosystem only
  • Limited free storage
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11
Icedrive logo

Icedrive

Paid

Next-generation cloud storage that feels like a physical hard drive, with 10GB free.

4.1 /5 across Capterra and Trustpilot · 884 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • Virtual Drive Mounting Software
  • Cross-Platform Apps (Desktop, Mobile, Web)
  • Zero-Knowledge Client-Side Encryption

Pros

  • Seamless integration with desktop via virtual drive mounting.
  • Strong emphasis on privacy and security with zero-knowledge encryption.

Cons

  • Advanced collaboration features like rich document editing are listed as 'Coming Soon'.
  • Lifetime plans are not recommended for heavy automation or NAS-style syncing.
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12
Proton Drive logo

Proton Drive

Free plan

Store, sync, and share files with end-to-end encryption

4.3 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 170 ratings, Sep 2026

Key features

  • End-to-end encryption for files and metadata
  • File sharing with password protection and expiry dates
  • Automatic mobile backup for photos and videos

Pros

  • Superior privacy and security with end-to-end and zero-access encryption
  • Integrated secure document and spreadsheet editors

Cons

  • Free plan offers limited storage (5 GB)
  • Collaboration features are primarily within the Proton ecosystem
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How we ranked these Cloud Storage Tools for Enterprises

Step 1

Filter the catalog

We start from our ranked list of 36 cloud storage tools and drop tools rated below 3.5/5 on 10 or more reviews, then keep only those matching enterprises criteria: paid plans or free plus paid plans, and a strong editorial or user rating.

Step 2

Score each tool

Editorial scoring on utility, UX, value, support, and innovation, then layered with external signals: G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions.

Step 3

Keep the top 12

We rank by combined score and surface the top 12 so the list stays scannable. Pricing is re-checked on rotation and the page refreshes hourly so picks stay current.

Challenges Enterprises face

  • Vendor onboarding (security review, SOC 2, DPA, procurement) takes 6-18 months
  • SSO + SCIM provisioning + identity management compliance across 200+ apps
  • Data residency + sovereignty (GDPR, China, India) constrains tool choices
  • Compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI, GDPR) all need evidence collection
  • Change management for tool rollouts across 1000+ users is its own project

What to prioritize when picking a tool

  • Identity + access (Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping) with SCIM provisioning
  • ERP (Workday, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) with strong integrations
  • Data warehouse + governance (Snowflake / Databricks + Collibra / Atlan)
  • Vendor risk + procurement workflow (Aravo, OneTrust Vendorpedia)
  • Integration platform (MuleSoft, Boomi, Workato, Tray)

Frequently asked questions

Which cloud storage tools are best for enterprises in 2026?

Google Drive ranks first in our cloud storage tools list for enterprises, rated 4.8/5 across 28,616 ratings aggregated from Capterra. Strong runners-up are Dropbox, OneDrive, Box.

Are there free cloud storage tools for enterprises?

Yes. Google Drive, OneDrive, MEGA offer a free plan. 5 of the 12 tools on this page have a free plan in our data.

How did we pick these cloud storage tools?

We started from our ranked list of cloud storage tools (36 tracked), dropped tools rated below 3.5/5 on 10 or more reviews, and kept only those that match enterprises: paid plans or free plus paid plans, and a strong editorial or user rating. The top 12 are shown in the same order as our main cloud storage tools ranking (editorial score plus G2/Capterra review volume and rating, and media mentions).

What features should enterprises look for in cloud storage tools?

These features appear in at least 3 of the 12 tools on this page: cloud storage.

How often is this list updated?

We refresh editorial scores and pricing weekly. Tool pricing is re-checked on a rotation that touches every tool roughly monthly. The prices on this page are as of November 2026.

Cite this page: Toolradar, "12 Best Cloud Storage Tools for Enterprises (2026)", updated November 2026, https://toolradar.com/best/cloud-storage/for/enterprises

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