Cloud Storage and Web Services Supported by CloudMounter

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Updated on: April 21, 2026
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Cloud storage makes file management easy by facilitating sharing, access, and restoration from any location, while also enhancing data security.

Choosing a cloud service can be based on a number of factors. For example, it can depend on the intended use (business or personal use), storage requirements, and software compatibility. This article is a good opportunity to get acquainted with popular cloud services and learn about their features.

CloudMounter transforms your cloud storage accounts into local drives you can access directly from Finder on macOS or File Explorer on Windows. No need for sync folders, no local storage usage, just remote access as if the files were physically on your machine. Below, you’ll find an overview of each supported cloud platform you can mount as a drive using CloudMounter.

Available on both macOS and Windows

Google Drive (15 GB free)

Google Drive with CloudMounter

Google Drive stands out for its tight interaction with other Google Workspace services, powerful search, cross-device compatibility with easy file sharing, the ability to edit files via Google Docs, versatile file viewing, and ease of collaboration. CloudMounter allows unlimited Google Drive accounts to be mounted simultaneously, simplifying file transfers between personal and professional accounts.

Google can access your files because it controls the encryption keys. For enhanced privacy, CloudMounter employs client-side encryption for Google Drive data.

Dropbox (2 GB free)

Dropbox with CloudMounter

Microsoft OneDrive (5 GB free)

OneDrive with CloudMounter

OneDrive, a key component of Microsoft 365, offers strong security and scalability. Its deep integration with File Explorer includes visual upload status indicators on Windows.

Microsoft 365 subscribers can make their shared files more secure by requiring passwords or setting expiration dates for sharing links.

CloudMounter supports both personal and business OneDrive accounts, which is crucial for corporate users, and allows mounting OneDrive as a network drive for direct file access in Finder or File Explorer.

Amazon S3

AWS S3 with CloudMounter

Amazon S3 is the global standard for scalable object storage, prized for its customizability and massive durability. It could be used for developers building apps or storing logs/big data, and as a backup solution with enterprise-grade security. Amazon S3 offers a flexible API and pay-as-you-go pricing. However, complexity and cost predictability can be a challenge.

Also, Amazon S3 lacks native desktop functionality, necessitating third-party solutions. CloudMounter allows users to mount their entire S3 account or target specific buckets. The technical configuration supports all AWS regions and provides compatibility for other S3-compliant providers like Wasabi, Scaleway, Digital Ocean Spaces, or MEGA S4.

The S3 connection security is achieved through the storage of access and secret keys within the macOS Keychain or Windows Credential Manager. Thus, sensitive credentials are never transmitted to third parties and are only utilized to establish the encrypted link with storage servers.

Box (10 GB free)

Box with CloudMounter

Box is a dominant force for enterprise collaboration in corporate content management, offering robust versioning, third-party integrations (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365), advanced compliance features, and admin/security controls for regulated industries.

CloudMounter allows users to handle their Box files directly in Finder or File Explorer, with added contextual options such as the ability to copy shared links or view files on the Box web interface directly from the native file manager.

MEGA (20 GB free)

MEGA with CloudMounter

MEGA is renowned for its generous free tier of privacy-focused personal storage with zero-knowledge encryption and user-controlled keys. This cloud storage service offers file previews, encrypted sharing links, real-time collaboration via live chat, and file versioning. Only paid users can set passwords and expiration dates for sharing links.

While MEGA provides its own client, many users find it resource-intensive. CloudMounter allows for the mounting of MEGA accounts as regular drives, utilizing the native MEGA API to ensure that file encryption is handled efficiently at the client level. This is particularly useful to manage large archives of encrypted data without local duplication.

Additional services for Mac users

pCloud (10 GB free)

pCloud with CloudMounter

Based in Switzerland, pCloud adheres to some of the world’s most stringent privacy laws, making it a preferred choice for users sensitive to data sovereignty.

A unique aspect of pCloud is its built-in media player and its offering of lifetime storage plans, which provide a compelling financial alternative to the subscription models of other providers.

Free accounts include AES 256-bit encryption. Zero-knowledge encryption requires a paid subscription.

Collaboration features are less robust than those of Google Drive or OneDrive. CloudMounter enables Mac users to mount pCloud as a drive, facilitating direct media streaming and file management without the need for the native pCloud client’s complex sync settings.

Backblaze B2 (10 GB free)

Backblaze B2 with CloudMounter

Backblaze B2 offers a cost-effective alternative to Amazon S3, with simpler pricing for large datasets. It, however, lacks a native desktop graphical client and offers weaker ecosystem integration than S3.

Backblaze B2 is popular among developers and IT teams needing affordable cloud backups and archives on reliable storage.

CloudMounter allows Mac users to mount B2 as a local drive. While users should be mindful of B2’s download fees, the drag-and-drop functionality via Finder offers invaluable convenience for data archiving and backup management.

How to choose the best storage service

Define your primary use case

Cloud storage isn’t one-size-fits-all. Before comparing services, ask yourself:

  • What kind of data? Documents, photos, videos, backups, app data?
  • Who needs access? Just you, a small team, clients, or a global user base?
  • How often will you access it? Frequent daily use or infrequent archive access?
  • What’s your budget? Free tiers matter for personal use; enterprise ones matter for businesses.
  • Security and compliance requirements? Do you need encryption?

Your answers will steer you toward services geared towards everyday convenience, business collaboration, developer flexibility, or heavy-duty industrial use.

Weigh key selection factors

Here are some of the most important factors when making your choice:

  1. Ease of use. Services like Google Drive and Dropbox shine for simplicity and seamless device syncing.
  2. Collaboration tools. If you work with teams on documents and files, integration with productivity apps (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365) is a big plus.
  3. Scalability. Developers and enterprises often choose object storage such as Amazon S3 or Backblaze B2 for massive scalability.
    Security & privacy. Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, MEGA, and pCloud emphasize strong encryption.
  4. Pricing model. Some services are billed based on storage and traffic used, or API requests (S3, B2), while others are billed by user plan with fixed quotas (OneDrive, Dropbox).

Bottom line

Let’s summarize the key conclusions for choosing the optimal cloud storage service. Prioritize your use case over brand appeal. Choose services with clear pricing for future growth. Test free tiers with actual files to assess suitability. Consider ecosystem integration for time savings.

CloudMounter’s secret strength lies in its cloud-as-local philosophy. Instead of duplicating files or scattering sync folders across your machine, it presents each service as a mounted drive. Your cloud becomes tactile, browsable, and neatly organized through Finder or File Explorer.

It’s a decluttered, space-saving approach that lets you work with drastic simplicity: open, edit, save, copy — all while your files remain safely suspended in the cloud.

Frequently Asked Questions

CloudMounter treats Google Docs as web links. The documents’ actual content requires an internet connection to open and edit in a browser.

There is no CloudMounter-imposed limit on the number of accounts you can mount simultaneously. However, system performance will depend on your local RAM and the available bandwidth to handle multiple concurrent network connections.

Yes, the software handles the file transfer. One of the most significant benefits of CloudMounter is the ability to drag and drop files directly between two mounted drives (e.g., from Dropbox to Google Drive).