CloudMe

CloudMe is a cloud storage and synchronization service for people who need to manage folders across computers and mobile devices. It is a particularly good fit for shared projects, selective syncing, and businesses that want a centrally managed file server. The 3 GB free account is useful for a small start, but its 150 MB per-file limit rules it out for many large files.

Overview

CloudMe combines storage, device synchronization, and file sharing. Selective sync lets users choose which folders reach each computer, including keeping personal folders off a work machine. That is valuable when devices have distinct roles, but ordinary two-way sync mirrors deletions; it should not be treated as a backup.

For an offsite copy, scheduled upload-only folders are the more suitable option. Shared project folders let members contribute documents and changes, while WebShare folders can be published for people without CloudMe accounts. Followers can receive push notifications when shared contents change, which helps when a folder is an ongoing source of project material.

Key features

• Selective synchronization: Choose which folders go to each computer, reducing clutter and keeping personal files away from work devices.
• Sharing and collaboration: Members can add files to shared project folders; published pages can also be followed without an account. This supports collaborative file exchange, though it is not a substitute for selecting the right backup mode.
• Mobile tools: The mobile app supports camera roll backup, music and video streaming, sharing, and reading PDFs, documents, and other files. It gives the service a broader role on phones than file access alone.
• WebDAV and Apple iWork: WebDAV clients can connect to CloudMe, and Pages, Numbers, and Keynote can open, edit, and save documents directly to it. That is useful for people already working in those apps.
• API: More than 100 stateless methods are offered through SOAP and REST, alongside a Java library, for app integrations and white-label services.
• Business file server: Business accounts include a central Cloud File Server and employee accounts with private space plus access to shared space. CloudMe says its data center and hardware are operated in Sweden, within the EU.

Pricing

CloudMe is freemium. Both named free-account entries cost free and provide 3 GB of storage, with a 150 MB maximum file size. That cap is restrictive for larger media or archives. The pricing page sets a 2 GB maximum file size for plans, so paid storage lifts the ceiling substantially, though it remains a limit.

Paid personal plans have custom pricing: Online Safe includes 50 GB, Small vault 200 GB, and Standard vault 2 TB. The larger quotas make the paid tiers more plausible for growing libraries, but without a stated price it is difficult to judge their value against one another.

Business Standard Vault and Business Professional Vault include a central Cloud File Server, administrator-managed user accounts, and EU data storage. Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Pro, and Enterprise Plus are cloud-based file-server plans with administrator-managed accounts and EU storage. All have custom pricing, and no seat counts or quota differences are given, so organizations should compare requirements directly before choosing.

Platforms

CloudMe supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, with an API also available. That range covers common desktop and mobile environments as well as developers building integrations.

Who it's for

CloudMe suits people who want selective folder sync and flexible sharing, especially when a project folder changes over time or files need to reach non-users. It is also worth considering for businesses that need central file storage, managed employee accounts, and EU data storage. Users seeking an uncomplicated backup should pay attention to the distinction between upload-only scheduled folders and ordinary sync. Those who regularly handle files larger than 150 MB will likely need a paid plan.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Selective sync can keep personal folders off work computers, giving users control over what reaches each device.
• Pro: Shared folders, public pages, and follower notifications support ongoing collaboration with account holders and non-users.
• Pro: Scheduled upload-only folders provide an offsite-copy option distinct from deletion-mirroring sync.
• Pro: WebDAV, iWork support, and a broad API offer integration paths beyond the standard apps.
• Con: The free account's 150 MB per-file limit is restrictive for large files, despite its 3 GB storage quota.
• Con: Ordinary bidirectional sync mirrors deletions, so users can lose the protection they expect if they mistake it for backup.
• Con: Paid plans use custom pricing, making cost comparisons difficult before contacting CloudMe.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, browse Cloud Storage Services. Consider IDrive if its 10 GB Basic plan or 100 GB IDrive Mini plan at $0.25 a month better matches your storage needs. Yandex Disk is another freemium option, with 5 GB free and a 200 GB tier. Choose Blomp if its 40 GB free plan or 500 GB plan at $0.99 a month is a better fit. Jottacloud offers 5 GB free for one user and an Unlimited plan at $12.99 a month. Koofr may suit readers who value its 10 GB free plan and stated public-link and deleted-file-retention limits. Microsoft PowerPoint is a neighboring option for readers considering a presentation-focused product with 5 GB cloud storage on its one-person plan. Nutstore is worth comparing for teams, with plans starting at a five-member minimum. ownCloud is another option for readers comparing a service with community and self-hosted platform support.

Verdict

Choose CloudMe if you want selective sync, flexible project sharing, or a centrally managed business file server with EU data storage. Its standout case is combining those controls with mobile tools and WebDAV/API integration. Look elsewhere if you need a generous free file-size limit, clear published paid pricing, or backup behavior from ordinary sync.