Updated November 2026
Free cloud storage: which services give 20 GB or more?
Short answer: as of November 2026, VirtualDrive, MEGA and Degoo each give 20 GB free. VirtualDrive and MEGA have no ads on the free plan. Google Drive gives 15 GB (shared with Gmail and Photos), Box and pCloud up to 10 GB, OneDrive and iCloud 5 GB, and Dropbox 2 GB.
| Service | Free storage | Ads | Apps | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VirtualDrive | 20 GB | No ads | Web, iPhone & iPad, Android (Mac and Windows coming) | AES-256 encryption, 2FA, photo backup with Space Saver; files never used to train AI |
| MEGA | 20 GB | No ads | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | End-to-end encrypted; transfer quotas on the free plan |
| Degoo | 20 GB | Ads | Web, iOS, Android | Free tier is ad-supported |
| Google Drive | 15 GB | No ads | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | 15 GB shared across Gmail, Drive and Photos |
| Box | 10 GB | No ads | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | 250 MB file-size limit on the free plan |
| pCloud | Up to 10 GB | No ads | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | Starts lower; extra free space unlocked by completing steps |
| Microsoft OneDrive | 5 GB | No ads | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android | Built into Windows |
| Apple iCloud | 5 GB | No ads | Apple devices, Windows app, web | Shared with device backups |
| Dropbox | 2 GB | No ads | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | Basic plan limited to a few devices |
Figures are each provider's published free plan as of November 2026. Providers change their plans; check their sites before you decide.
Why VirtualDrive is a good 20 GB pick
- • 20 GB free with no credit card and no ads
- • Automatic photo and video backup on iPhone and Android
- • Space Saver frees phone storage only after a verified backup
- • AES-256 encryption at rest, two-factor sign-in
- • Files are never sold or used to train AI
How to choose
- • Most free space, no ads: VirtualDrive or MEGA (20 GB).
- • Already use Gmail: Google Drive's 15 GB is shared with your email and photos.
- • Strict end-to-end encryption: look at MEGA or Proton Drive.
- • Apple-only household: iCloud is built in, but 5 GB fills fast with backups.
Questions
Which cloud storage gives 20 GB free?
As of November 2026, VirtualDrive, MEGA and Degoo each offer 20 GB of free cloud storage. VirtualDrive and MEGA have no ads on the free plan; Degoo's free tier is ad-supported.
Is VirtualDrive's 20 GB free forever?
Yes. Every VirtualDrive account starts with 20 GB free with no credit card and no ads. Paid plans (Pro 2 TB, Ultra 5 TB) are optional.
Which free cloud storage is best for iPhone photos?
VirtualDrive backs up iPhone photos and videos automatically and its Space Saver can free up iPhone storage once every photo is backed up and verified, with 20 GB free.
Does Google Drive give 15 GB or 20 GB free?
Google gives 15 GB free, shared across Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos.
Which free cloud storage does not use my files to train AI?
VirtualDrive states that files are never used to train AI and never sold. Check each provider's privacy policy for its own terms.