Windows Live Mesh AlternativesCloud Storage Services & File Sync Tools like Windows Live Mesh

Windows Live Mesh has been discontinued. Similar apps include Dropbox, which has a free version. Other options are Google Drive, MEGA, FreeFileSync and Microsoft OneDrive. Cloud Storage Services like Windows Live Mesh are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, iPhone and Android.

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  1. Dropbox icon
     5594 likes

    Synchronize and access files across multiple devices with secure cloud storage. Features include 2GB free storage, two-factor authentication, selective sync, offline access, shared folders, and built-in viewer, supporting various platforms and languages.

    346 Dropbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. Google Drive icon
     2478 likes

    A file storage and synchronization service integrated with Google Docs suite, enabling seamless collaboration across devices. Offers scalable storage, real-time updates, offline access, and extensive sharing options across Mac, PC, and mobiles.

    288 Google Drive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  3. MEGA icon
     955 likes

    This cloud-storage service offers end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Supports offline access, two-factor authentication, encrypted backup, a command-line interface, and dark mode for comfortable use.

    241 MEGA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • NZ flagNew Zealand
    MEGA screenshot 1
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  4. FreeFileSync icon
     638 likes

    Open-source software for syncing and backing up files across Windows, macOS, and Linux by transferring only essential data.

    125 FreeFileSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Chocolatey
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  5. Manage and share files securely across devices with OneDrive. It offers 5 GB free storage, direct Office integration, automatic backups, and file sync for seamless collaboration. Ideal for personal and business use with advanced data protection tools.

    245 Microsoft OneDrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  6. ownCloud icon
     877 likes

    Self-hosted option for secure file sync, sharing, calendars, contacts, and mail supporting mobile, desktop, web access and external storage, real-time collaboration, password-protected links, document editing, anti-virus scanning, and LDAP integration.

    246 ownCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
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  7. Duplicati icon
     356 likes

    Duplicati stores encrypted, incremental backups with AES-256 encryption and GPG, compatible with Windows, Linux, MacOS. Supports cloud services like OneDrive, Google Drive, and includes a built-in scheduler, auto-updater. Run backups through a web interface or command line.

    158 Duplicati alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  8. Box icon
     451 likes

    Offers secure content management with workflow automation, AI-driven insights, 10GB free cloud storage, e-signature support, integration with 1,500+ apps, file-level security, offline access, document commenting, real-time search, and previews for 200+ file types.

    256 Box alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
    Work from the cloud
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  9. Resilio Sync  icon
     329 likes

    Resilio Sync allows you to automatically sync files between computers via secure, distributed technology (P2P bittorrent protocol).

    85 Resilio Sync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  10. SpiderOak provides an easy, secure and consolidated online backup, storage, access, sharing & sync tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu, Debian & Fedora). SpiderOak offers a different approach to online backup, synchronization, and sharing.

    134 Spideroak One Backup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Yandex Disk icon
     176 likes

    Yandex Disk is a free cloud storage service that gives you access to your photos, videos and documents from any internet-enabled device. Download the app to your phone or tablet and you'll literally be able to carry your files with you everywhere.

    160 Yandex Disk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  12. SugarSync icon
     345 likes

    SugarSync is the best way to backup, access, sync, and share all your files and folders including documents, photos, videos, and music — from any computer or mobile device.

    198 SugarSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2008

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Kindle Fire
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