What is Unlimited File Versioning
File versioning lets a system retain several versions of the same file simultaneously. Every edit is saved in the system for future review. This can be done manually, or with the help of integrated software programs. File versioning can help keep track of the changes being made to a company’s data files.
Some services offer unlimited file host versioning, meaning that unlimited versions of files can be stored. The process is generally automatic and saves time, effort, and resources of the company in the long run. Others offer a limited retrieval option, which involves a specific window of time, such as 15 – 30 day, during which files are stored.
Businesses prefer unlimited file versioning over limited file versioning because it ensures that no data is lost – unlike in say, 50-versions-only plans. Every version of the data, every edit ever made to the data, and the advantages and disadvantages of each edit are just a few clicks away for any administrator to review in the time of need. This is essential for a business to smoothly function.
Comparing File Versioning Options – Dropbox vs. FileCloud
Dropbox is a common file-versioning service provider for businesses. The user has the option to choose a ‘Basic’, ‘Plus’, ‘Professional’ or ‘Business’ account. The “Basic” and “Plus” accounts offer the retainment of 30 days of edits, while the “Professional” and “Business” accounts offer a bigger window of 180 days. In ‘Business’ accounts with extended version history, any deleted or changed file can be retrieved for up to 10 years. The prices for Dropbox, when billed yearly, range from $9.99/month to $20/month; while the option of unlimited file versioning remains nonexistent.
FileCloud, a leading file sharing, sync, and remote access solution provider within the EFSS market, on the other hand, offers automated, unlimited file versioning to its users through both its ‘Standard’ and ‘Enterprise’ plans. Prices range from $4.20/month to $15/month, depending on the requirements of the user. Unlimited file versioning, however, is a common offering between all plans.
Lack of physical control in the cloud brings a whole horde of security concerns – data co-mingling, privileged user abuse, snapshots and backups, data deletion, data leakage, geographic regulatory requirements, cloud super-admins, to name a few. FileCloud offers you all the features and flexibility of the cloud, all while your data is truly self-hosted on your servers.