Cloud storage
Best Terabox Alternatives: Free Cloud Storage Compared
Looking beyond Terabox? Compare the best free cloud storage alternatives: Google Drive, MEGA, OneDrive, Dropbox, pCloud and more, with free space and pros and cons.
Terabox's headline feature is its huge free allowance of 1 TB. But space isn't everything. Upload limits, ads, speed and privacy matter too, and many people use a second service alongside it. Here's how the main free alternatives compare, and which is best for what.
Note: free plans change from time to time. The figures below were correct at the time of writing; check each provider's site for the latest.
Why look for an alternative?
- Speed: Terabox's free plan limits download speed in its app.
- Ads and prompts: the free app shows a lot of upgrade prompts.
- File-size limits: very large single files may need a premium plan.
- Backup safety: keeping important files in two places is simply good practice.
The main alternatives
Google Drive: best all-rounder
Every Google account includes 15 GB, shared with Gmail and Google Photos. Drive is fast, reliable, works with Android and Google Docs, and has excellent sharing controls. The limit is space: video fills 15 GB quickly.
MEGA: most free space after Terabox
MEGA's free plan offers 20 GB and is known for end-to-end encryption, meaning even MEGA can't see your files. Transfer quotas on the free plan can slow down large downloads.
Microsoft OneDrive: best with Windows and Office
5 GB free, built into Windows and the Office apps. Microsoft 365 subscribers get 1 TB, which makes it excellent value if you already pay for Office.
Dropbox: best syncing
The free Basic plan has 2 GB. Dropbox's syncing between devices is famously reliable and popular with creative teams, but the free tier is small.
pCloud: lifetime plans
pCloud offers up to 10 GB free (some of it unlocked by completing tasks) and is known for one-off "lifetime" paid plans instead of subscriptions.
iCloud Drive: best for iPhone users
5 GB free with every Apple ID. It's seamless on iPhone and Mac, but 5 GB is mostly used up by phone backups.
Comparison table
| Service | Free space | Standout feature | Main drawback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terabox | 1 TB | Enormous free space | Ads, slow free downloads |
| MEGA | 20 GB | End-to-end encryption | Transfer quotas |
| Google Drive | 15 GB (shared) | Fast, great sharing | Fills up fast with video |
| pCloud | Up to 10 GB | Lifetime plans | Some space needs unlocking |
| OneDrive | 5 GB | Windows and Office integration | Small free tier |
| iCloud Drive | 5 GB | Seamless on Apple devices | Used up by backups |
| Dropbox | 2 GB | Reliable syncing | Very small free tier |
Which one should you pick?
- Lots of video to store for free: Terabox is still unbeatable on space.
- Privacy first: MEGA.
- Everyday documents and sharing: Google Drive or OneDrive.
- A second copy of important files: any of them. Having two services protects you if one fails or changes its plans.
Sticking with Terabox? You don't need its app to open shared videos. TeraLoader lets you watch or download them in any browser. For a deeper look at Terabox's plans, read Terabox free vs premium.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Terabox with 1 TB?
Not really. No major service matches 1 TB free. The next largest free plans are MEGA (20 GB) and Google Drive (15 GB).
Which cloud storage is the most private?
Services with end-to-end encryption, such as MEGA, can't see your files. Terabox, Google Drive and Dropbox can technically access stored files.