iCloud vs EteSync

Struggling to choose between iCloud and EteSync? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

iCloud is a Online Services solution with tags like photos, documents, files, apple, ios, macos, windows.

It boasts features such as Photo Library - Store photos and videos in iCloud and access them from any device, iCloud Drive - Store documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other files in iCloud and access them from any device, Back up iOS devices - Back up iPhones, iPads and iPod touches automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi, Find My iPhone - Locate lost or stolen iOS devices and Macs, Mail, Contacts, Calendars - Keep mail, contacts, calendars updated across devices, iCloud Tabs - View webpages open on other devices, iCloud Keychain - Securely store and sync passwords across devices and pros including Seamless syncing across Apple devices, Provides free storage space, Easy to set up and use, Backs up iOS devices automatically, Can locate lost Apple devices, Keeps data secure.

On the other hand, EteSync is a Online Services product tagged with encrypted, privacy, calendar, contacts, sync.

Its standout features include End-to-end encrypted sync, Open source client apps, Support for calendars, contacts, tasks, Cross-platform - Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, Self-hostable server option, and it shines with pros like Strong encryption protects privacy, Multiple client apps to choose from, Can be self-hosted for more control.

Feature	iCloud	EteSync
Overall Score	1	N/A
Primary Category	Online Services	Online Services

Product Overview

iCloud

Description: iCloud is Apple's cloud storage service that allows users to store photos, documents, and other files and access them from any Apple device. It provides 5GB of free storage and integrates with iOS, macOS, and Windows devices.

EteSync

Description: EteSync is an end-to-end encrypted and privacy-focused calendar and contacts manager. It allows users to keep their data private while syncing across devices. EteSync uses client-side encryption so only you have the decryption keys.

Key Features Comparison

iCloud Features

• Photo Library - Store photos and videos in iCloud and access them from any device
• iCloud Drive - Store documents, spreadsheets, presentations and other files in iCloud and access them from any device
• Back up iOS devices - Back up iPhones, iPads and iPod touches automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi
• Find My iPhone - Locate lost or stolen iOS devices and Macs
• Mail, Contacts, Calendars - Keep mail, contacts, calendars updated across devices
• iCloud Tabs - View webpages open on other devices
• iCloud Keychain - Securely store and sync passwords across devices

EteSync Features

• End-to-end encrypted sync
• Open source client apps
• Support for calendars, contacts, tasks
• Cross-platform - Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows
• Self-hostable server option

Pros & Cons Analysis

iCloud

Pros

• Seamless syncing across Apple devices
• Provides free storage space
• Easy to set up and use
• Backs up iOS devices automatically
• Can locate lost Apple devices
• Keeps data secure

Cons

• Limited free storage space
• Requires Apple device ecosystem
• No version history on files
• Backups count against storage quota
• No sharing capabilities
• Occasional syncing issues

EteSync

Pros

• Strong encryption protects privacy
• Multiple client apps to choose from
• Can be self-hosted for more control

Cons

• Limited adoption so far
• Self-hosting requires technical expertise
• No offline access - requires internet connection

Pricing Comparison

iCloud

• Freemium

EteSync

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based