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Google Cloud Storage vs Newfang Cloud

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When comparing Google Cloud Storage vs Newfang Cloud, the Slant community recommends Newfang Cloud for most people. In the question“What are the best cloud backup services?” Newfang Cloud is ranked 18th while Google Cloud Storage is ranked 23rd. The most important reason people chose Newfang Cloud is:

I am currently using it for free under Alpha release, but the pricing is straight forward with billing for storage and download, no unnecessary list of unbundled API' are billed. All the usage is logged on the blockchain that can be audited against the bill.

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Pros

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Cheap (about $0.01/GB/Month)

Same price a Google Drive, but more flexible as you pay for what you use (Google Drive you have to jump from 100 MB to 1 TB for example). Also supports larger backups.

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Optionally supports versioning

Versioning can be enabled at no extra cost so you may retrieve older versions or deleted files.

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Works with duplicity

duplicity allows to encrypt data locally using GPG and it supports Google Cloud Storage.

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Can be shared with other people

Via the Google Cloud Platform or their CLI tool, you can create publicly accessible URLs to parts of your data.

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Transparent and Simple Billing

I am currently using it for free under Alpha release, but the pricing is straight forward with billing for storage and download, no unnecessary list of unbundled API' are billed.
All the usage is logged on the blockchain that can be audited against the bill.

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Privacy Focused and Transparent

All the files are encrypted and access is logged on the blockchain that I can verify. Only those with access can view the files.

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Good for video streaming & hosting

Due to the distributed nature of servers, video streaming is performant and better than current providers. Quite cheaper too. Files are downloaded from an edge network.