Hightail vs OneDrive

August 26, 2023 | Author: Adam Levine
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Hightail
Hightail is the professional way to securely share your files and folders with anyone from any device. Send files up to 10GB from your computer or mobile device and control exactly who sees your work. Share project folders with clients and colleagues and decide who can edit and update your files. With unlimited file storage online, you can use our mobile and desktop apps to access your files wherever you are.
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OneDrive
Tools for online file/docs storage and collaboration. Contains Web versions of Microsoft office editors (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote). Excel web version allows simultaneous document editing in real time.
Hightail and OneDrive are both cloud storage and file-sharing platforms, but they have distinct differences in their features, storage capacity, and target audience. Hightail, formerly known as YouSendIt, focuses on providing a streamlined file-sharing experience, especially for large files. It offers features such as large file transfers, secure sharing, project management, and feedback collection. Hightail caters to the needs of creative professionals and teams who require efficient file sharing and collaboration. On the other hand, OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage platform that integrates seamlessly with the Microsoft ecosystem. It offers a wide range of features including file synchronization, document editing, real-time collaboration, and integration with Microsoft Office applications. OneDrive is suitable for individuals, teams, and businesses who require extensive storage capacity and robust collaboration capabilities within the Microsoft ecosystem.

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Hightail vs OneDrive in our news:

2018. Microsoft added AI transcription to OneDrive and SharePoint



Microsoft is introducing video and audio transcription capabilities to OneDrive for Business and SharePoint, enhancing the accessibility of various digital content for users. This new feature utilizes AI technology from Microsoft Stream (previously known as Office 365 Video) to automatically generate a complete transcript of dialogues when viewing videos or listening to audio files. The resulting text data will be stored in the Microsoft Cloud, offering cost-effectiveness and enhanced security compared to relying on external transcription tools. Office 365 subscribers can expect to access this new service later in the year.


2015. Microsoft gives Apple Users OneDrive For Business Access



Microsoft has unveiled the initial public release of OneDrive for Business for Mac, enabling Mac users to perform the same tasks while accessing and utilizing their OneDrive files through the Mac Finder. Additionally, they can effortlessly handle and synchronize files, similar to the functionality provided by the existing Windows application. Notably, the OneDrive for Business client for Mac empowers users to access and use their files offline, eliminating the need for an internet connection. Moreover, the iOS mobile app grants users the convenience of accessing both their OneDrive for Business and OneDrive consumer accounts within a single app.


2014. Office 365 gets unlimited OneDrive storage.



Starting today, customers of Office 365 Home, Personal, and University subscriptions will enjoy an increased storage capacity. Business customers will also receive unlimited storage in the near future, but for now, they have access to 1 TB of storage per user. With OneDrive, you can conveniently access your content across all your devices, collaborate on documents, and easily share files. While Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and other cloud storage services have limitations on their storage capacities, OneDrive offers a significant advantage. If you reach the storage limit on those platforms, you have to purchase additional storage. Bitcasa, which was one of the few providers offering unlimited storage, recently discontinued that feature, giving Microsoft a substantial edge in terms of storage capabilities.


2014. OneDrive unifies access to business and personal files



Microsoft's OneDrive is introducing enhanced functionality for mobile users, allowing them to conveniently access both business and personal files from their personal and work accounts. The application will intelligently differentiate between the two accounts, preventing any potential confusion, while still enabling users to view and back up files to both accounts. Additionally, Microsoft is implementing an additional layer of security by incorporating the option to set a four-digit PIN. This PIN can be utilized to restrict access to individual files or the entire app, bolstering overall data protection. These new features will be available in the Android app starting next week, with updates for the iOS and Windows Phone apps expected to roll out in the coming months.


2014. Microsoft OneDrive gives 15 Gb for free



Microsoft has increased the amount of free cloud storage available in OneDrive to 15GB, a significant upgrade from the previous 7GB. For users requiring additional storage capacity, there is now an option to pay $1.99 per month for 100 gigabytes. Furthermore, Microsoft has announced that all Office 365 customers will receive 1TB of free storage. For instance, Office 365 Personal, priced at $6.99 per month, now includes nearly unlimited storage. When comparing these offerings to competitors, Google Drive provides 25GB for free and offers similar pricing structures, charging $1.99 per month for 100GB and $9.99 for 1TB. Apple grants 5GB for free and charges $0.99 per month for 20GB. Although there is no 100GB option, the rate for 200GB matches OneDrive's pricing at $3.99. Amazon Cloud Drive offers 5GB for free and provides 100GB for $4.1 per month. Therefore, while the price reduction by OneDrive may not significantly impact industry giants, it adds further pressure to third-party services such as Dropbox and Box.


2014. Microsoft renames SkyDrive to OneDrive


Microsoft has a penchant for renaming its applications and services, and the cloud storage and file sync service SkyDrive is no exception. Over the years, it has undergone various name changes, such as FolderShare, Windows Live Office, and Live Mesh. However, this upcoming name change is not merely a result of marketers fulfilling their job responsibilities. Rather, it stems from a legal dispute that was resolved last August when the British broadcasting company BSkyB successfully claimed ownership of the name "SkyDrive" from Microsoft. As a result, SkyDrive will soon (Microsoft has not provided an exact timeline) be rebranded as OneDrive, and the business version known as SkyDrive Pro, which is available to Office 365 and SharePoint 2013 users, will be known as OneDrive for Business. Currently, you can visit the OneDrive promo site where you have the option to provide your email address to Microsoft's marketing team.


2012. Microsoft launched SkyDrive for Android



Earlier this month, Microsoft introduced a major update to its online file storage and sharing service, SkyDrive, implementing the Metro-Windows-8 interface. Today, the company has taken a step further by launching the mobile SkyDrive app for Android. This app allows Android smartphone and tablet users to access their files, including shared files, view and edit them using other applications, and seamlessly upload new and edited files back to the server. It's worth noting that SkyDrive's mobile application is also available for iPhone/iPad and Windows Phone users. Furthermore, SkyDrive comes pre-installed in Windows 8 by default. As a reminder, SkyDrive competes with services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and SugarSync, offering a generous 7 GB of free cloud storage, surpassing that of its competitors.


2012. New Office Web Apps add mobile touch interface, real-time collaboration



Microsoft started preview testing of the new version of its browser-based document editing applications Office Web Apps. Everybody can already join the preview on the SkyDrive or Office 365. The first thing that has changed - is the interface. It's now exactly like the upcoming Office 2013. And the main feature of this interface - is its adaption to the tablets with touch-screen. In general, the main objective pursued by Microsoft in this update - is to improve the performance of Office Web Apps on mobile devices (in mobile browsers). And the new mobile web interface for smartphones, is perhaps even better than its main competitor - Google Docs: ***


2012. SharePoint 2013 will include SkyDrive Pro



Together with Office 2013 Microsoft unveiled the beta version of SharePoint 2013. This is still an early version, and we won't review it so far (in particular, it's still no information about possible integration with Yammer). But one thing is this beta has already attracted great public interest - SkyDrive Pro. We have previously reported that SharePoint is being attacked by the army of file synchronization services called "Dropbox for Enterprise", and that SkyDrive's technology should help SharePoint to overcome these attacks. And so it happens, but as usual, Microsoft has added an element of chaos to this project. Why was it necessary to create a separate service called SkyDrive Pro? Why they just not added simple file sync functionality to SharePoint without inventing new titles? It's even more confusing as SkyDrive Pro won't replace the existing off-line client - SharePoint Workspace, but will be used along with it. ***


2012. SkyDrive comes to Windows, MacOS and iPad. Reduces free storage



SkyDrive, Microsoft’s online storage service continues to take on Dropbox and add support for new platforms. Following the applications for Windows Phone and iPhone, Microsoft has released the desktop client for Windows and Mac OS (OS X Lion). Also, the SkyDrive's mobile interface has been optimized for iPad tablets. SkyDrive for desktop works in the usual way - it creates a folder on your computer and all the files that you copy to this folder are automatically synced with your online account, as well as with your other computers or mobile devices that are running SkyDrive. And if in the online account you create a shared folder for your work-group, the service will be continuously syncing files between the computers of co-workers. ***

Author: Adam Levine
Adam is an expert in project management, collaboration and productivity technologies, team management, and motivation. With an extensive background working at prestigious companies such as Microsoft and Accenture, Adam's in-depth knowledge and experience in the field make him a sought-after professional. Currently, he has ventured into entrepreneurship, owning a thriving consulting and training agency where he imparts invaluable insights and practical strategies to individuals and organizations, empowering them to achieve their goals and maximize their potential. You can contact Adam via email adam@liventerprise.com