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Likelihood to Recommend
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
MediaFire
MediaFire is suitable for individual users that want to store and maybe share files. It has a good initial space in the free version that can be enough for most users. The same applies for small teams that want to store documents (text, presentations) and share it between members (FileDrop features can help increase collaboration and productivity). If you have a big team or want to store big files you have to upgrade to the business or pro version (the price is interesting).
Computer Technician
Superintendência de Tecnologia da Informação - Universidade de São PauloEducation Management, 5001-10,000 employees
Feature Rating Comparison
File Sharing & Management
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
8.9
Versioning
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
7.0
Video files
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.2
Audio files
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.2
Document collaboration
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
8.8
Access control
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.2
File search
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.2
Device sync
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
10.0
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.1
User and role management
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.0
File organization
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.2
Device management
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.0
Cloud Storage Platform
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.1
Performance
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.2
Reliability
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.2
Storage Reports
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
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MediaFire
9.0
Pros
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
MediaFire
- Speed and ease to upload and download files.
- Available for iPhone, Android, OSX, Windows, and Web.
- Has no limit of downloads.
- Give you a considerably large size of space within your servers.
Marketing online
PopIn GraphicsSports, 51-200 employees
Cons
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
MediaFire
- The 10GB Overall File Storage Limit. I really don't like this and I wish it were a 10GB limit per file. But I understand Mediafire wants to have some sort of limit with the Free accounts.
Founder/Owner
VGSoundtrackGuy MusicMusic, 1-10 employees
Likelihood to Renew
Barracuda 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
MediaFire
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Usability
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
MediaFire
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Barracuda 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
MediaFire
All of these solutions stack up pretty well but there are some differences between them. MediaFire is very easy to use and manage files and documents. With a 10 GB you can do many things and share many documents with the team or the department which is what made us decide to use it officially in our team.

Verified User
Professional in Product Management
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employeesReturn on Investment
Barracuda 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
MediaFire
- It has allowed me to easily share files with clients and friends
- No computer client does make things a little slower/more complicated to upload to the cloud
- Allows me to easily work on a project with someone else and recover a previous file in case of mistakes
IT Support Specialist
LoenbroInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Barracuda Copy (Discontinued)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
MediaFire
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No