Dropbox Alternative For File Sharing in China

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Fix Slow, Unreliable & Difficult File Sharing in China with a Dropbox Alternative

Bypass Great Firewall of China

Bypass the Great Firewall of China and leverage FileCloud to fulfill data residency requirements. Self-host FileCloud Server on-premises or through a Chinese cloud provider, or opt for FileCloud Online, hosted by us in one of our Asia Pacific data centers (Singapore, Sydney, or Hong Kong).

Access Files without VPN

With FileCloud, organizations can easily access, store, and share files, without a VPN network, to and from China. FileCloud’s secure, streamlined, and easy-to-use solution is a viable alternative to Dropbox China that provides a feature-rich experience for end-users and admins alike.

Send Large Files to China

Dropbox and similar solutions have slow data rates and broken connectivity in China. FileCloud is a secure platform that enables users to share large files across China without a VPN, without worrying over file size limits. With FileCloud, files and libraries sync easily.

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Dropbox Alternative for Chinese File Sharing & Collaboration

For enterprises and organizations operating within and beyond China, it is imperative to find a way to connect with the global business community. However, China imposes strict restrictions on internet connectivity, often referred to colloquially as the Great Firewall of China.

This connectivity restriction make it difficult for businesses across China to connect with global partners or branch offices, since most file sharing platforms (e.g., Google Cloud and Dropbox) are blocked by the firewall. To counter this, enterprises need a Dropbox China alternative that comes with built-in collaboration features to enable cross-border collaboration, without contributing to software infrastructure sprawl and shadow IT.

FileCloud can serve as an all-in-one Enterprise File Share and Sync (EFSS) solution for file storage and content collaboration within and beyond China, without relying on a VPN. Businesses and enterprises working in China can leverage FileCloud to enable super-fast file transfer speeds and collaborate with the global community in real time.

A Reliable Chinese Dropbox Alternative

FileCloud is a flexible, secure, and robust alternative to Chinese Dropbox (referring to alternative cloud storage or EFSS solutions that operate within China and are accessible without a VPN or other circumvention technique). Enterprises and organizations can coordinate with Chinese partners and contractors, and multi-national corporations can shift data between branch locations within and beyond China; true, real-time collaboration that avoids Firewall restrictions and IT bloat.

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Why FileCloud (and not a Chinese cloud storage solution)?

Send large files without delay: FileCloud offers end users the ability to easily send large files to and from China, without any delay. Broken connectivity issues and slow transfer rates are an issue of the past, with FileCloud’s real-time public and private file sharing.

  • File Sync: FileCloud enables admins and users to sync files from endpoint devices, including mobile applications for multimedia backup, as well as local servers. Data can be easily accessed and is updated automatically for real-time collaboration.

  • No VPN required: Most Chinese Dropbox alternatives make use of VPN services when providing cloud services to enterprises and organizations with branch offices or partners in China. FileCloud doesn’t need a VPN to work within China, and the flexible deployment options ensure that enterprises can leverage the infrastructure they already have to streamline business operations and capital expenditure.

  • Security: FileCloud’s security infrastructure tools provide powerful encryption for data at rest and in transit, file locking, ransomware protection, two-factor authentication, SSO and SIEM integration, custom admin reporting and audit logs, and remote device management. Access to the FileCloud instance can be carefully monitored and controlled, with granular permissions ensuring that unauthorized users are thwarted and even authorized users only have access to the data they need.

  • Productivity Features: FileCloud’s user interface is easy for admins, internal IT support, and business end users alike. With simple drag-and-drop functionality, you can upload files to the cloud. File commenting and locking, along with workflow automation, facilitate streamlined real-time collaboration. Granular folder, sub-folder, and file permissions provide fine-tuned data visibility.

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  • Powerful Admin Tools: Logging in through the admin portal unlocks a centralized dashboard that brings together powerful features, tools, and settings for maximum data control and oversight. Streamline file sharing with custom policies, create authentication policies across different license types, enable metadata-based DLP rules to prevent data loss, and more.

  • Broad options for Customization: Admins can customize FileCloud to extend brand recognition across the file sharing solution. Add the organization’s logo, graphics, and brand colors, adjust text within Terms of Service and platform notifications, enable language and calendar localization for end users, run under a custom domain — even white-label the entire platform!

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Secure File Transfer

Create secure links to expedite the process of sending files or folders to any user. Edit files or upload new versions easily, without having to change your original link.

Control File Access

Stay in the know whenever your files are accessed or downloaded. In addition, be in complete control of what and whether users can print, transfer, or download files with Digital Rights Management (DRM).

Public File Sharing

Share large files for immediate preview from any device and location, without requiring registration or download of additional software. Set share restrictions to limit file downloads, set share link expiration, and more!

Centralized File Storage

Set up folders and share them immediately with your team and clients. Control each user’s accessibility with granular permissions, such as View- or Upload-Only.

Encrypted Team Folders

FileCloud secure network allows for the sharing of business files and folders with your team. Choose who can check, add to, alter, or see your data and information.

Secure External Sharing With Clients & Partners

Use download links to coordinate with business stakeholders and project collaborators outside your company. Extend secure file access to clients, contractors, vendors, and consultants with unlimited external accounts.

Manage User Rights & Changes

With our intricate panel, admins can manage team folders with different user permissions, track changes in files, and restore old backups of files as needed.

Remote Device Management

End users can store, access, and modify working documents and projects securely in FileCloud across devices; Admins can wipe connected devices and block accounts in the event of loss or suspicious activity.

Microsoft Email Integration

Easily share files regardless of size, without needing to comply with typical email file attachment limits, through FileCloud’s Outlook plug-in. Create share links directly in Outlook and download received files to FileCloud storage.

Data Retention

Admins can create hierarchical retention policies for admin hold, legal hold, retention, trash, and archival to ensure data is retained appropriately for business use cases and regulatory compliance.

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Security Features

File sharing through unsecured software or public cloud services can expose an enterprise to unnecessary risk. Yet sharing sensitive, proprietary, classified, or secret data remains a necessary business operation. Enterprises need an EFSS solution with strong security to support file management and collaboration.

FileCloud security:

  • 256-bit AES (encrypts data at rest)
  • TLS 1.3 (encrypts data in transit)
  • Active Directory integration
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Single Sign-on (SSO)
  • Granular user and file sharing permissions
  • Client application security policies
  • Automatic anti-virus scanning of uploaded files
  • Unlimited file versioning
  • File locking
  • Endpoint device protection
  • Comprehensive audit trails
  • Compliance Dashboards (GDPR, HIPAA, ITAR, NIST 800-171, Saudi PDPL)

“We tested about five other solutions like Team Drive, OwnCloud or LeitzCloud. In the end, FileCloud won that battle clearly.”

FileCloud Helps Engineering and Manufacturing Companies:

China has invested heavily in the engineering and manufacturing sectors over the years. FileCloud is a proven EFSS solution that supports manufacturing and engineering enterprises and organizations across China with a flexible cloud-like interface.

FileCloud facilitates secure and large file sharing for businesses, enabling CAD file preview (Autodesk integration), detailed file auditing, custom branding, endpoint protection, and data leak protection.

Global organizations with branch locations or partners in China rely on FileCloud to send large files to and from China. End users can leverage the FileCloud desktop client, the web browser portal, or mobile apps on Android and iPhone for instant, real-time collaboration, regardless of their geographic location.

“FileCloud is by far the best on-premise file sharing solution.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does FileCloud need VPN to access files in Mainland China?

A VPN or virtual private network encrypts your internet connection from a device to a network. Many types of software require VPNs, which can make connections much slower. With FileCloud, a VPN is not required for file sharing and file transfers to and from China, making FileCloud a viable alternative to Dropbox China.

Many solutions, including Dropbox, have size limits for file sharing. Does FileCloud?

FileCloud follows all the regulations and compliance that the Chinese government requires and therefore is allowed to carry out business in China. FileCloud (which can be accessed without a VPN in China) is able to share large files across China.

Does FileCloud offers similar features as Dropbox, Google Drive, and other cloud service providers?

Yes, FileCloud is similar to other file sharing services such as Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive. In fact, FileCloud provides enterprise-level features such as workflow automation, e-signature, customization and white-labeling, high security deployment, and data governance and compliance features.

Where is FileCloud hosted?

FileCloud Enterprise Online allows businesses and Managed Service Providers to host end-to-end file sync, share, and mobile access solution on AWS Cloud infrastructure in the region of your choice (including Asia). FileCloud Enterprise Server is our self-hosted solution, which can be deployed on-premises or hosted on an organization's private server.

Does Dropbox work in China?

Dropbox is blocked by the Great Firewall of China, but some users try to use a VPN; however, this is often slow and may not work (even with a paid VPN service). There are other file sharing solutions that are not blocked by China’s firewall, including FileCloud, a secure and fast EFSS.

What is the best Dropbox alternative?

An ideal Dropbox alternative will vary depending on an organization's business requirements and regulatory environment. Enterprises will need to consider deployment configuration (IT infrastructure), security options, customization, and ease of use. FileCloud is a robust EFSS that functions within and beyond China for file sharing, file transfer, and content collaboration.

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