Nutstore

Overview

Nutstore is a cloud storage service for syncing, backing up, sharing, and collaborating on files across devices. It is a stronger fit for teams that need revision history and administrative controls than for solo users seeking generous free traffic or a low-cost personal editing workspace. Its appeal rests on capable recovery and sharing controls, but the free traffic caps and team-only online editing are real constraints.

Key features

Automatic folder synchronization carries edits across devices, and incremental sync limits the file data that must transfer when files change. That makes Nutstore useful for people moving between computers and phones, although the free edition’s 1G monthly upload and 3G monthly download allowances can quickly become restrictive for frequent transfers.

Trash, event history, and file version history provide several routes to restore deleted or overwritten work. Team editions set the revision window: Standard includes at least six months, while Advanced and Ultimate include at least 12 months. Those longer windows make the higher team tiers more suitable for shared files that may need recovery well after a change.

Sharing permissions include upload, download, full access, and preview access, so recipients need not all receive the same level of control. Nutstore supports WebDAV, while API and Outlook attachment integrations are among team plan features. Online file editing is reserved for team editions, making Nutstore a poor match for individuals who expect to edit files in a browser.

Nutstore says stored file blocks use AES encryption, transfers use HTTPS, and files are redundantly stored across separate failure units. Team plans add controls including two-step verification, SMS authentication, login IP restrictions, audit logs, sharing restrictions, and remote data wipe. These options suit organizations that need to manage access, but they sit behind team editions rather than personal accounts.

Pricing

The Free version costs nothing and allows 1G/month upload traffic and 3G/month download traffic; storage depends on upload traffic. It is a way to try syncing and recovery, not a generous ongoing option for regular file exchange.

Pro provides 30GB of storage and unlimited traffic under normal use, while Advanced Pro provides 72GB and the same normal-use traffic provision. Both are personal accounts, and neither supports online editing. Pricing is not shown for either plan. Annual payment adds 1GB/month extra storage on Pro and 2GB/month on Advanced Pro; Pro annual payment also gives ¥160 off. These plans suit individuals who want more room than the free traffic-based allowance, but they do not offer the team editing and administration features.

Standard team edition costs ¥30/member/month, Advanced team edition ¥50/member/month, and Ultimate team edition ¥99/member/month. Each requires at least five members and a minimum 12-month term. Standard includes 50GB per member, adjustable, unlimited collaboration, and at least six months of file revisions. Advanced raises storage to 100GB per member, adjustable, and revisions to at least 12 months. Ultimate provides 200GB per member, adjustable, unlimited collaboration, and at least 12 months of revisions. The member minimum and annual commitment make these plans excessive for a small personal setup, but they establish clear per-seat capacity and recovery windows for teams.

Standard, Advanced, and Ultimate are also offered with 50GB, 100GB, and 200GB per member respectively, each with a five-member minimum; their prices are custom pricing. The maker positions Standard for SMEs and startups, Advanced for organizations prioritizing file-security controls, and Ultimate for teams needing deeper IT integration and customization.

Platforms

Nutstore supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access. The download page also lists Xinchuang clients. The broad desktop and mobile coverage is useful for mixed-device teams, and web access adds a browser route; it does not remove the team-only restriction on online editing.

Who it's for

Nutstore is most compelling for teams that need synchronized shared folders, controlled sharing, and a defined revision window, especially when administrator controls matter. SMEs and startups can consider Standard, while organizations needing longer revisions or tighter controls have a case for Advanced or Ultimate. Individuals who mainly need personal storage should compare the Pro tiers against alternatives, and anyone requiring online editing should budget for a team edition.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Trash, event history, and version history make recovery more flexible than relying on a single restore mechanism.
• Pros: Granular sharing permissions and team access controls suit groups that need to limit what recipients and members can do.
• Pros: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web support makes it practical across varied device setups.
• Cons: Free upload and download traffic is capped monthly, which can impede active use.
• Cons: Online editing is available only to team editions, ruling it out for individuals who need browser editing.
• Cons: Pro and Advanced Pro are purchaser-only accounts, so they do not solve shared team administration needs.
• Cons: Team tiers require five seats and at least 12 months, a substantial commitment for very small groups.

Alternatives

File Sharing Software and Cloud Storage Services are useful starting points for comparing services by category.

Choose Koofr if a free 10 GB plan and deleted-file retention of seven days are a better fit than Nutstore’s traffic-based free tier. Microsoft PowerPoint is the alternative to consider when the priority is presentation software rather than general file storage. ownCloud is another option for readers comparing freemium cloud storage, including a community edition with unlimited users.

Icedrive offers a free 10 GB plan with Google Authenticator 2FA, which may suit users seeking those specific free-plan terms. Consider Internxt Drive if public GitHub code and external audits are important to your choice. MEGA provides 20 GB on its free plan, while Google Drive includes 15 GB at no cost with a Google Account. pCloud is another freemium choice with a free 10 GB plan.

Verdict

Choose Nutstore if your team needs cross-device synchronization, recovery history, configurable sharing, and administrator controls in one service. The team editions make the strongest case, with per-member storage and revision windows suited to collaborative work. Look elsewhere if you are a solo user who needs browser editing, generous free transfers, or a team plan without a five-seat, 12-month commitment.