| Features and Cost |
VOSI.biz Remote File Server Solution |
In-House / Self-Managed File Server solution |
| Starting Cost |
$0-29.9/month, $299/year for VOSI-5 plan, which includes far more features than just a File Server |
$1000-3000 or more: Must buy a file server machine; also need to setup / configure / manage the server |
| Server Management and Maintenance Cost |
Low: easy web-based administrative tool, no IT background required |
High: Requires a system administrator with IT background |
| File Server Backup / Data Backup Cost |
Low: VOSI.biz File Server has multiple levels of redundancies. Any single storage / server crash
will not cause system downtime or data loss. |
High: File Server must be backed up manually, which will add additional cost.
Server crash could cause service down-time or data loss. |
| File Server Client Software |
VOSI.biz File Explorer, manage local and remote files/folders like Windows Explorer |
Windows Explorer - manage local files easily |
| Folder synchronization |
Yes, VOSI.biz Explorer can sync multiple PCs and users; schedules & real-time sync;
one-way or two-way sync plus file name filters. |
No. Folder Synchronization requires 3rd party software |
| Remote File / Folder Access |
Yes. Can access from anywhere, anytime using web browser, VOSI.biz Explorer or FTP |
No. It might be possible using a complicated VPN solution. |
| Map network folder / drive |
VOSI.biz has a better solution which doesn't slow down your PC and never locks Windows Explorer |
Only works in the Intranet. If used with VPN, it can slow down your PC or even lock your Windows desktop |
| File Server Performance |
It is slower than local file server for local file access, but usually faster for remote file access. |
It is slower than VOSI.biz remote file server on remote file access, but faster on local file access. |
| File Server Reliability |
More reliable: Top-quality data center facility, multiple levels of data redundancies; 24 x 7 system monitoring. |
Less reliable: lack of redundancies in all areas. Power, network or any device failure could bring down the file server. |
| Data compression for fast upload / download |
Yes |
N/A |
| Combine small files for fast upload / download |
Yes |
No |
| File encryption |
Supported |
Usually not supported |
| Share Folders with external business clients |
Yes |
No |