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CloudMounter for Mac vs FileZilla RemoteDrive

CloudMounter: Better Choice Than RemoteDrive

RemoteDrive does what you'd expect. CloudMounter goes further with more supported cloud services, built-in encryption, and more ways to use the app on your terms.
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4.8
Also available for Windows
Supported in CloudMounter for Mac
Dropbox
Google Drive
OneDrive
Amazon S3
MEGA
pCloud
Box
Backblaze B2
FTP · SFTP · WebDAV
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CloudMounter for Mac vs FileZilla RemoteDrive

On paper, both apps mount cloud storage on your Mac. Once you start looking at pricing, supported services, encryption, and licensing, the differences become hard to ignore.
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CloudMounterby Electronic Team

Free version available Annual PRO subscription Lifetime PRO license

You choose how you pay and use
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Subscription only 7-day trial No permanent free version

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Feature
CloudMounter
FileZilla RemoteDrive
Free version Advantage
Permanent free tier
7-day trial only
Direct download (outside App Store) Advantage
Lifetime license Advantage
Support for MEGA Advantage
Support for pCloud Advantage
On-the-fly file encryption Advantage
Paid plan
Yearly subscription or 1-time purchase
Yearly subscription only
Support for Google Drive
Support for Microsoft OneDrive
Support for Dropbox
Support for Amazon S3
Support for FTP / SFTP / FTPS
Support for WebDAV
Support for Backblaze B2
Support for Box
Credentials in macOS Keychain
Native Finder integration
Multiple accounts per service
Apple Silicon + Intel support
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Why CloudMounter wins

What CloudMounter For Mac Does That RemoteDrive Doesn't

It's not just about supported cloud services. These are the everyday advantages that make CloudMounter a better long-term choice.
Free version that actually stays free

RemoteDrive gives you a 7-day trial. CloudMounter includes a permanent free version with full access to one Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive account. Upgrade to PRO only when you need more.

Client-side encryption

RemoteDrive helps you access your cloud. CloudMounter goes a step further with optional client-side encryption, giving you an extra layer of protection for sensitive files.

Native support for MEGA and pCloud

If your files live in MEGA or pCloud, RemoteDrive isn't an option. CloudMounter supports both natively, alongside Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3, Box, and more.

Direct download - no App Store required

While RemoteDrive is tied to the App Store, CloudMounter can also be downloaded directly from our website. Handy on work Macs where the App Store is blocked.

Lifetime license - pay once, own forever

With RemoteDrive, subscribing isn't really a choice - it's the only option. CloudMounter offers you a Lifetime PRO license that never expires.

Getting started

3 Simple Steps to Mount Your Cloud

CloudMounter gets out of your way fast - from download to working drive in under two minutes.
1

Download & Install

Download CloudMounter from the Mac App Store or directly from our website. No restart needed.
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Connect Your Cloud

Open CloudMounter, click the icon of the service you want to mount, and complete the authorization process.
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3

Open in Finder

Your cloud appears as a regular drive in Finder. Open, edit, copy files exactly like local ones — no syncing.
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CloudMounter features

Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.

One app that brings every cloud account into Finder and keeps your workflow exactly where it belongs.
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Multi-storage in one place

Connect Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, and many other S3 compatible services, MEGA, pCloud, Box, Backblaze, FTP, SFTP, and WebDAV - all visible in Finder as regular drives.

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Deep Finder integration

No new interface to learn. CloudMounter integrates with Finder, letting you manage remote storage the same way you manage local files.

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Work offline

No connection doesn't have to mean no access. Previously cached files remain available offline, and all changes are synced to the cloud once reconnected to the Internet.

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Keep your Mac storage free

Access your cloud files whenever you need them without syncing entire folders to your Mac. Only the data needed for your current work is used locally.

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Security beyond passwords

Use OpenSSH or PPK keys, authenticate with FIDO/FIDO2 security keys like YubiKey, OnlyKey, Titan Security Key, FEITIAN ePass, etc., and add two-factor authentication for an extra layer of protection when accessing SFTP servers.

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Unlimited accounts

One Dropbox account quickly turns into three. Then come Google Drive, OneDrive, S3, WebDAV, etc. CloudMounter was designed for that reality and allows you to connect as many accounts as you need.

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What users say

Rated 4.8 on the Mac App Store

5
"Great way to integrate cloud storage into macOS seamlessly. Accounts can be mounted as regular drives and accessed directly via Finder. Use multiple cloud storage accounts without them butting heads, and connect to more than one account from the same provider without issues."
5
"CloudMounter has been a game-changer for my Mac workflow. The way it mounts remote storage directly into Finder with native integration is exactly what I've always wanted - no clutter, no extra apps, just clean access through the system itself."
4
"I loved CloudMounter’s super-clean interface. I could get picky about a couple of things as with the competition, but I’ll let them go because of the overall excellence. CloudMounter features the cleanest interface of any of the utilities. That said, I’d like a bit more in the way of visible options such as S3-compatible. These are connected using the AWS S3 icon."
5
"CloudMounter lets you mount cloud and SFTP servers as local drives on macOS and Windows, simplifying your workflow. It delivers exactly what it promises: quick cloud and remote server access without the baggage of slow syncing, redundant apps, or unnecessary complexity."
5
"Mounting my cloud drives as if it was an external drive?! This app works incredibly well. Matter of facts, it works better than any first party apps I’ve used. It also reduce the bloatware. It’s incredibly handy, simple and powerful."
4
"I've been using this app for a few years now. It was sluggish and would frequently loose connection. But I stuck with it because it made sense with the type of work I do for my clients. After the recent updates, the performance has gone through the roof! I get tasks done instantly and efficently. I would like to thank the development team for a fantastic job well done!"
5
"CloudMounter gets used EVERYDAY! I primarily use it to connect to my Dropbox and Amazon S3 accounts, and it seamlessly integrates them into my Mac as local drives."
Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The free version of CloudMounter for Mac lets you mount one Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive account with full access at no cost. Additional accounts and other supported cloud services are available in read-only mode until you upgrade to PRO.
Your login credentials are securely stored in the macOS Keychain. For supported services, CloudMounter uses OAuth authentication.
On-the-fly encryption encrypts your files before they're uploaded to supported cloud storage. Encrypted files remain protected in the cloud and can only be decrypted with your encryption password.
Yes. CloudMounter includes native support for both MEGA and pCloud - something not every cloud manager offers.
Yes. CloudMounter is available both on the Mac App Store and as a standalone download from our website.
Yes. Besides the yearly subscription, CloudMounter is also available with a Lifetime license, so you can choose the option that works best for you.
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Your clouds belong in Finder.
More cloud services, built-in encryption, and a free version that never expires. CloudMounter - the clear choice for Mac. Requires 97.4MB of free space, Version 4.18(2513). Released 18 Jun, 2026.
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