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Based on 13 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
File Sharing & Management
8.6
Apple iCloud
86%
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Apple iCloud ranks higher in 7/7 features
Apple iCloud ranks higher in 7/7 features
Versioning
8.2
82%
50 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Video files
9.0
90%
70 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Audio files
8.9
89%
67 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Document collaboration
8.4
84%
63 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Access control
7.9
79%
61 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
File search
8.6
86%
66 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Device sync
9.0
90%
73 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
8.2
Apple iCloud
82%
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Apple iCloud ranks higher in 3/3 features
Apple iCloud ranks higher in 3/3 features
User and role management
7.8
78%
54 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
File organization
8.1
81%
66 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Device management
8.5
85%
67 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
8.6
Apple iCloud
86%
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Apple iCloud ranks higher in 3/3 features
Apple iCloud ranks higher in 3/3 features
Performance
8.8
88%
74 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Reliability
9.1
91%
74 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Storage Reports
7.9
79%
58 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Barracuda Copy (Discontinued) is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability
- Apple iCloud and Barracuda Copy (Discontinued) are tied in 1 area: Likelihood to Renew
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
Apple iCloud
86%
74 Ratings
10.0
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
100%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
Apple iCloud
100%
4 Ratings
10.0
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
100%
1 Rating
Usability
9.9
Apple iCloud
99%
21 Ratings
10.0
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
100%
1 Rating
Performance
8.2
Apple iCloud
82%
24 Ratings
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
7.5
Apple iCloud
75%
40 Ratings
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Apple iCloud
iCloud is also great to keep access to photos synced across devices. Ex: I can snap a photo at a job site and have access to that photo on my desktop when I return to my office. I can then drop the photo into a document that is stored in iCloud and have instant access to that document on my iPad at a client's office later in the day. Seamless transitions make life much easier.
Finance Director
Navigate BookkeepingFinancial Services, 1-10 employees
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
I actually recommend this service to all my students and colleagues. It's got more storage space for free than any provider I've found (and for students and teachers, this is a BIG deal). It's wonderful if you want to upload video, too, because where Dropbox and other providers severely limit file upload sizes, Copy is much more generous. Also, since Copy is cloud-based, you don't even need your own computer to use it necessarily since you can access it online. I can't really think of a situation where it would be less appropriate unless you wanted to store classified documents (in which case I'd wonder why you're uploading them to a cloud-based server in the first place).
English Language Arts Instructor
Windermere Preparatory SchoolEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Pros
Apple iCloud
- Syncing files, appointments, Notes and contacts. If I'm away from home, and set an appointment using my phone, that appointment automatically updates real time to my home laptop and vice-versa.
- It stores files (e.g photos) nicely
- Once it's set up, it's fairly easy to use.
Learning & Organizational Development Manager
My personal lifeFinancial Services, 5001-10,000 employees
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
- Copy is similar to Dropbox, in that you have a folder on your computer where you store the files you want to be able to access and sync via Copy's online service. It's very reliable about making sure files are synced across machines.
- You can create "shortcuts" to files on your main computer in order to access them from other locations without it impacting the amount of space you're using on your account. It seems to work almost like a VPN (but not quite).
- You can share folders and files with others, allowing various privileges and rights. This process is incredibly easy. It also sends your affiliate link in case the people you are sharing with want to sign up (bonus space!).
- Copy is attractive and simple to use. It's not complicated, and their support site is clear and monitored.
- Copy is great if you regularly need to upload or share video files. It allows a larger upload size than Dropbox which means that those videos you shoot on your smart phone can be uploaded and shared more easily.
English Language Arts Instructor
Windermere Preparatory SchoolEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Cons
Apple iCloud
- Customization - iCloud is great at the stuff it does well. But it lacks features that some competitors (in Google Drive or Dropbox) do really well. API support for third-party apps is really great for some other people.
- Remote use - Managing or accessing information from iCloud while not on one of your logged-in apple devices can sometimes be an issue. From a work computer for example. It doable, but the experience is much less user-friendly.
- Ability to edit documents on the cloud similar to google docs or some other competitors
IT Consultant
Self-EmployedInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
- One thing Copy doesn't do is allow you to sync any folder on your hard drive (like Sugar Sync does). You have to save the file in the designated Copy folder. However, Dropbox and most other popular cloud storage services don't allow this either, so although this is a negative, it's so common that it's hardly a major drawback.
- EDIT: You can work around this by creating shortcuts in your Copy folder that point to the folder in its original location on your hard drive.
- There are a few areas of support (instructions, primarily, in regards to file shortcuts) that are a little vague (although at the time of this writing they may have been clarified and detail added).
- Copy isn't as well known as other cloud service providers, so your friends may need to be caught up on its awesomeness. This also means that it isn't as well integrated into apps and programs. I'm hoping time will change this as the service grows.
English Language Arts Instructor
Windermere Preparatory SchoolEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Pricing Details
Apple iCloud
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0.99 per month
Apple iCloud Editions & Modules
Edition
50GB | $0.991 |
---|---|
200GB | $2.991 |
2TB | $9.991 |
- per month
Additional Pricing Details
—Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$9.99 per month
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued) Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
Apple iCloud
Apple iCloud 10.0
Based on 4 answers
It's so seamless that I can't imagine another product doing a better job synchronizing all of my devices. I simply do not think about it at all. Everything happens behind the scenes and I'm confident that Apple keeps my data safe and secure. I'm a happy customer as far as this is concerned. I have not had a bad experience with this service.

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Computer Software Company, 11-50 employeesBarracuda Copy (Discontinued)
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued) 10.0
Based on 1 answer
It's by far the most reasonably priced storage solution. Microsoft OneDrive has great pricing, but most would agree that this service isn't quite as easy to use as some of the others (I do actually use it, but not for sharing or collaborating). Also, Copy's less stringent file limitations makes it a step above every other service I've tried. And, it's super easy to explain to others how it works and how to use it.
English Language Arts Instructor
Windermere Preparatory SchoolEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Usability
Apple iCloud
Apple iCloud 9.9
Based on 21 answers
While it may be great to use with other Apple products, I find it's an absolutist-style workflow to be debilitating and to lead to many problems. When you sign into the cloud, it completely takes over your device in many ways that you don't notice at first until there is a problem.
Graduate Research Assistant
Western Kentucky UniversityHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued) 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Copy is so easy to use, it's beautiful, and it just works well. Although finding my referral link could be easier, I'm constantly recommending it to others. I love that there are no restrictions on the size of file uploads, making it my favorite place to upload video files that are shot on my phone. I like that I can share files if I want. It's a great service, and I don't think anyone beats the amount of free space you start with.
English Language Arts Instructor
Windermere Preparatory SchoolEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Performance
Apple iCloud
Apple iCloud 8.2
Based on 24 answers
Occasionally, large files that haven't yet been synced require a few minutes to pull down but I've rarely noticed delays. It does a good job of keeping data cached on my local machines while updating them with changes from other machines transparently.
Senior Digital Strategist
LullabotInternet, 51-200 employees
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Apple iCloud
Apple iCloud 7.5
Based on 40 answers
Apple customer service is fantastic. iCloud is built with Apple in mind and its design is extremely intuitive and user-friendly. Additionally, whenever our team has encountered issues, the speed of Apple support has been more than timely in addressing our issues and solving our request. We have encountered relatively few issues in my time with the platform and this only improves our overall score for those who keep the platform stable.
Customer Account Manager
QuadPrinting, 10,001+ employees
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Apple iCloud
Apple does offer an alternative to Office & the Google Docs family but trusting to use it with both internal and external parties is tough. Google is more universal and easier for 3rd parties to collaborate with. Apple works well for a closed internal group that is native to Apple's ecosystem.Google offers more storage space than Apple

Verified User
Team Lead in Other
Computer Software Company, 11-50 employeesBarracuda Copy (Discontinued)
Although Dropbox, SugarSync, and Google Drive are all excellent services (and I still use one or two of them depending on the circumstance - required by business, collaborative document creation, etc.), Copy is probably my favorite. The closest second is SugarSync. What keeps me coming back to Copy (after a long, happy stay with SugarSync) is the pricing and the amount of space you are given for the amount paid (that and my business started blocking SugarSync and Dropbox).Copy has a clean interface, has an equal (or better) user interface and functionality, makes sharing a breeze, and offers a ton of storage for a very reasonable price. And, since I've installed it, I've had zero problems with it getting out of sync or losing files. I'm in love!
English Language Arts Instructor
Windermere Preparatory SchoolEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Apple iCloud
- If I lose track of my credentials or my continuing education documentation, I could end up not being able to renew my certification. This would lead to a major loss in revenue.
- Time is money and having all of my required documents easily accessible in iCloud saves me time and allows me to work more efficiently.
- My Apple devices were certainly not cheap purchases. iCloud has allowed me to maximize my productivity through synchronizing my work no matter which device I'm working on.

Verified User
Professional in Other
Hospital & Health Care Company, 1001-5000 employeesBarracuda Copy (Discontinued)
- +easier file sharing with my colleagues and students (less stress, more efficient than using flash drives).
- +easy access to files I use regularly, whether on my home computer, my phone, or at work, meaning increased productivity.
- +fast syncing (and selective syncing) means that I can choose which files to sync to each location, leading to optimized storage management on my hard drives.
- +since it's super easy to get lots of free space, the ROI is awesome. Plus, because you start with more free space than other options, you're already one step ahead.
English Language Arts Instructor
Windermere Preparatory SchoolEducation Management, 51-200 employees