Dropbox vs Tarsnap
A side-by-side look at Dropbox and Tarsnap. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Dropbox
File Sharing
Dropbox is a file hosting service that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, personal cloud, and client software. Dropbox allows users to create a special folder on their computers, which Dropbox then synchronizes so that it appears to be the same folder (with the same contents) regardless of which device is used to view it.
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Tarsnap
Backup & Sync
Tarsnap is an open source online backup service that emphasizes security and privacy. It provides encrypted, deduplicated backups to the cloud using Amazon S3 storage. Key features include client-side encryption, data deduplication, bandwidth minimization, and customizable retention policies.
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