File Storage Comparison
The following storage options are available to the CMU community.
| Box | Google Drive | One Drive | MyFiles | Andrew File System (AFS) | Google Shared Drive for Research | Public Cloud Services | |
| Cost | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Paid, cost varies by vendor. |
| Best For | Individuals and teams using Microsoft Office. | Individuals and teams hoping to collaborate in real-time through Shared Drives and a variety of integrated apps, including Google Mail, Calendar, and Groups. | Individuals and teams using Microsoft Office. | Individuals who frequently use Computer Labs or Virtual Windows options. | Individuals looking to seamlessly and securely access and share research data and tools across CMU's network. | Faculty who need to collaborate on research. | Research teams who need to back up or archive storage, move a large quantity of files, maintain data to meet research requirements, or have needs that exceed the limits of traditional cloud storage. |
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| Allows Sharing Between | Anyone | Anyone | Anyone | All Andrew Accounts | All Andrew Accounts | Anyone | Anyone |
| Real-time Collaboration | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Additional Team Storage Available | Box Organization Folders | Shared Drives | Teams Drive | N/A | AFS Project Volumes | N/A | N/A |
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| Individual Limit | All users: 1 TB |
Students: 25 GB |
Students: 25 GB Staff: 50 GB Faculty: 100 GB Sponsored Accounts: 5 GB (available by requrest) |
2 GB | 2 GB | Faculty: 10 TB | All users: Pay--as-you-go |
| Team Limit | All users: 25 GB |
All users: 25 GB |
All users: 25 GB | 5GB | N/A | All users: Pay--as-you-go | |
| File Restoration | Self-service | Self-service | Self-service | Computing Services Help Center |
Computing Services Help Center |
Self-service | Varies by vendor |
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| Limitations | Box limitations | Drive limitations | OneDrive Limitations | MyFiles Limitations | AFS Limitations | Shared Drive limitations | Varies by vendor |
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| Data Type Approved for | Restricted, Private, Public | Restricted, Private, Public | Restricted, Private, Public | Public | Public | Restricted, Private, Public | Restricted, Private, Public |