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iCloud is definitely a good option but we wrote this up a while back -> https://www.backblaze.com/blog/sync-vs-backup-vs-storage/ https://www.backblaze.com/blog

by atYevP 9y ago

iCloud is definitely a good option but we wrote this up a while back -> https://www.backblaze.com/blog/sync-vs-backup-vs-storage/ https://www.backblaze.com/blog/sync-vs-backup-vs-storage/. We view it still as more of a Dropbox/Syncing solution. If you work 100% out of your iCloud account you could make the argument that all the data's there, but in all of our research and polling, that's not the case (even when folks have the 2TB plan - they still tend to store data all over their computer). It'll definitely be interesting to see how the service develops. We have a lot of folks that are integrating with Backblaze B2 that are doing interesting things as well! It's definitely an exciting space to be playing in right now!

abalone 9y ago
> If you work 100% out of your iCloud account you could make the argument that all the data's there, but in all of our research and polling, that's not the case... they still tend to store data all over their computer How recent is this research? Starting with Sierra (late 2016) Apple is including the entire Documents and Desktop folders in iCloud Drive by default.
- atYevP 9y ago
  Fairly recent (we do yearly surveys). We certainly do see those services getting more use, but there's still a long way to go.