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EnglishHow to Move Files from Dropbox or Google Drive to Uncloud
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Uncloud is designed to move your files off subscription cloud services and onto a computer you already own, and the migration is the part it handles for you. According to the site, the process is three steps — download, install, and move your files over — and it connects to your existing cloud accounts (Dropbox, Google Drive, and others) to pull the files across. Uncloud claims setup takes 5 minutes or less on Mac, PC, or Linux, with no new hardware and no server setup. This guide covers what that means in practice, what you need before starting, and where the real friction tends to show up.
What you need before you start
- A computer you already own running Mac, PC, or Linux. Uncloud uses this as your primary computer and the place your files will live.
- Enough local storage. Uncloud has no storage tiers — you can use as much space as your computer and connected drives can hold. Check that your Dropbox/Google Drive footprint fits before you begin.
- Your existing cloud account credentials, so Uncloud can connect and read the files you want to move.
- A decision about what to keep. The site frames the goal as cancelling plans you no longer need, so it helps to know which accounts you're actually retiring.
Uncloud is in early access. The listed price is $79 one-time (regular $99), with a 30-day free trial when you get access and no credit card or payment required to sign up. Access is granted by email when it's ready, so the migration steps below assume you've been let in.
The three-step migration
1. Download Uncloud
Download the Uncloud app for your platform (Mac, PC, or Linux). This is the installer for the software that will run on your own computer.
2. Install and choose where your files live
Run the installer and pick the location for your files. The site says Uncloud handles the setup — you're choosing a destination, not configuring a server. This is the step that replaces what would otherwise be a self-hosted cloud project.
3. Connect your cloud accounts and move files over
Connect Dropbox, Google Drive, and other supported accounts, then move your files over. Uncloud reads from those accounts and transfers the files to your computer. Once the files are local and Uncloud is serving them, you can cancel the plans you no longer need.
Expected result: your files live on hardware you control, each household member has their own account and files, and you can access them anywhere — without a monthly storage fee.
What you get after migrating
| Feature | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Unlimited household members and devices | No per-seat or per-device pricing |
| Separate accounts and files for everyone | Each person gets their own space on your hardware |
| Access files anywhere | Remote access to the files on your computer |
| Easy file migration | The Dropbox/Google Drive move-in described above |
| Software updates | Included |
| 1 primary computer | The machine your files live on |
| No storage tiers | Limited only by your computer and connected drives |
Where the migration actually gets hard
The three steps are simple; the variables are yours. A few things worth planning around:
- Total data size vs. local disk. Since there are no storage tiers, the ceiling is your hardware. If your cloud footprint is larger than your free disk space, you'll need to add a drive or move in stages.
- Which accounts to connect. The site lists Dropbox, Google Drive, "and more" — confirm your specific provider is supported before you plan to cancel it.
- The "project" problem. Uncloud's own pitch is that people meant to cancel but moving files felt like a project. The migration is the whole point of the product, so treat step 3 as the real work and steps 1–2 as setup.
- Early access timing. You can't migrate until you have access. Signing up locks in the $79 launch price, but the move happens when Uncloud is ready for you.
Is it worth switching?
The math the site presents: an example household paying for Dropbox Family ($19.99/mo), Evernote Starter ($14.99/mo), Google One Basic 100 GB ($1.99/mo), iCloud+ 200 GB ($2.99/mo), and Microsoft 365 Basic 100 GB ($1.99/mo) totals $41.95/month, or $503.40/year. Against that, Uncloud is $79 once.
That comparison only holds if you actually cancel the subscriptions after moving — and if the files fit on hardware you already own. If you're paying for multiple overlapping storage plans and have the disk space, the migration is a one-time task that removes a recurring bill. If you rely on provider-specific features beyond file storage, check those before you cancel.