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Available for both Windows and Mac OS X, Insync syncs your Google Docs with your computer, allowing you to work offline with any word processing app instead of relying on the browser.
Insync may sound familiar if you recall that we offered beta invites a little over a year ago. Now fully launched, the service has a strong focus on Google Docs, but it also supports syncing other types of files, such as ZIP files. These files appear both in the Insync web app and within Google Docs. A standout feature is the ability to manage multiple Google accounts at once. This is especially handy if you're someone who handles more than one account regularly, as it streamlines the process compared to using the standard multiple sign-in feature.
Storage costs are all handled through Google, with 1GB of free storage and affordable options for extra space. Google charges $5/year for 20GB, $20/year for 80GB, and $50/year for 200GB, with prices scaling up to 1TB. In comparison, Dropbox charges $50/year for 50GB and $100/year for 100GB. Insync's ability to sync nearly anything to your Google Docs account makes it a more cost-effective choice. The service also offers highly customizable sharing options, allowing you to control the level of access others have to your files, even restricting their ability to share the file with others.
If you're looking for a more affordable alternative to Dropbox, Insync might be just what you need. It allows you to sync any files you wish, and from what I've seen, it handles everything I’ve thrown at it with ease. Although my Dropbox account currently holds over 80GB of files, I haven't tested Insync with that much data yet. But based on my experience, if you’re on the hunt for a solid Dropbox replacement, Insync is definitely worth considering.
