ExpanDrive

ExpanDrive is a file provider app that aims to simplify the process of managing and working with cloud storage. According to the vendor, it allows users to seamlessly connect and access cloud storage from within any application on their computer, providing a network drive experience. This versatile tool is targeted at small to large-sized companies and is utilized by a range of professionals and industries, including IT professionals, creative professionals, business professionals, education professionals, and legal professionals.

Key Features

Seamless Cloud Storage Access: ExpanDrive allows users to connect and access cloud storage from within any application on their computer. Users can add cloud storage providers like Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, Sharepoint, and more to every application, including Finder and Explorer, according to the vendor.

On-Demand Sync: ExpanDrive utilizes on-demand sync technology to ensure that files are downloaded and accessed only when needed. This approach is said to save local disk space by not unnecessarily using up free space on the user's computer.

Advanced Integration with Cloud Storage Providers: According to the vendor, ExpanDrive offers advanced integration with various cloud storage providers, including Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, Sharepoint, and more. Users can connect to their preferred cloud storage providers and access their files directly from within ExpanDrive.

Network Drive Experience: ExpanDrive provides a network drive experience by adding cloud storage directly to Finder and Explorer. This allows users to access and manage their files using familiar file management interfaces, as claimed by the vendor.

Parallel Transfer Engine: ExpanDrive utilizes a high-speed transfer engine that enables parallel transfers of large numbers of files. This is said to significantly improve performance and speed, ensuring faster uploads and downloads, according to the vendor.

Integrated Search: ExpanDrive integrates with the native search functionality of the operating system, such as Spotlight search on Mac and Windows file search. Users can search for files stored in the remote cloud storage using the integrated search feature, as stated by the vendor.

Multi-User File Locking: ExpanDrive supports multi-user file locking, particularly in Microsoft Office documents. This feature is designed to prevent conflicts and ensure data integrity when multiple users are accessing and modifying the same document simultaneously, according to the vendor.

System Service Deployment: ExpanDrive can be run as a system service, allowing for unattended or headless installations on Windows and Linux servers. This is claimed to simplify deployment and management of ExpanDrive across an organization.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: ExpanDrive is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring cross-platform compatibility. Users can access and work with cloud storage seamlessly regardless of their operating system, according to the vendor.