ownCloud 8.2.1

Owncloud is a new free program that offers server to server sharing, as you are sharing between servers assuming the other user also has Owncloud also you can share the servers with your employees or employer for example. As it is only sharing your server space with your chosen other parties in theory it is more secure than using other cloud based technology. Server to server sharing is rather revolutionary making it much easier to share files and folders than ever before, for example rather than send a single photo file you can share a folder of photos directly through Owncloud. So what is the advantage Owncloud has over Dropbox or Google Drive? Well whilst having nearly all of the same features of the aforementioned programs the difference is you host the server yourself offering you more security and privacy and less chance of having any of your details hacked as long as you are using a trusted server then it offers far more by way of security than other cloud based technology. You can also easily access a list of which files have been shared and who they have been shared with which is a neat feature to keep up to date with your projects and anyone else helping you to work on them.

You are also able to encrypt things on your server side offering even more security although this can be something of a difficult process.

Owncloud features most if not all of the features Dropbox or Google Drive would give you but has the added advantage of being on a server you have complete control over.

A great option for anyone looking for a cloud sharing technology with added safety and security.

You can download Owncloud here for free.