What are the differences between ZumoDrive and Ubuntu One?

Let us understand the concepts of ZumoDrive and Ubuntu One before learning the differences between them.

Ubuntu One

It provides a collection of software that consists of applications like file manager, PDF viewer, text editor, video player, and archiving utility by default. The system is launched by a UK based company called Canonical Ltd.

Features

The features of Ubuntu One are as follows −

• Backslashes are used in Ubuntu like /home/name.

• Ubuntu doesn’t have drive letters.

• Ubuntu applications don’t lock exclusive access to files as often.

• Just as every mounted file system is a directory under / (the root directory), everything on Ubuntu is a file.

• Ubuntu has open source apps mainly

• Ubuntu is much cheaper

• Ubuntu was designed with a multi user scenario.

• Only the administrator or the root user has permission to access the kernel.

• Flexible and scalable implementation is possible with Ubuntu.

• For education, testing environment etc Ubuntu is better as this is cost effective at the same time as easy inclement.

Advantages

The advantages of Ubuntu are as follows −

• For computing it is a Free Operating System.

• The software can easily be customized.

• It is famous in Developing Unique Programs

• Updates are simple

• For Documentation it is a great option.

• Ubuntu is more secure when compared to other operating systems

• Launchpad Is Good.

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of Ubuntu are as follows −

• Experts can operate

• Difficult To Migrate

• Tough To Understand Operating

• Functionalities are limited.

• Hardware & Software Complications

• Gaming purpose it is not good

• Limited customer support.

The firewall options available for ubuntu are listed below

• IPCop Firewall

• Vuurmuur

• IPfire

• Endian

• ConfigServer Security Firewall

• pfSense

• Shorewall

ZumoDrive

It was owned by Zecter in the year 2009 and is the hybrid cloud storage which is used to store all your media. It is supported by Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, webOS operating system.

It is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall. When we install it, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program.

zumodrive.exe is an executable program which has seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 44.63 MB of memory.

The users can store and sync files online in ZumoDrive, and also between computers using their Hybrid Cloud storage solution. It is extraordinarily simple to use, transparent when it comes to your device experience, and equally functional on whichever platforms your various devices may run on.

Features

The features of Zumodrive are as follows −

• Share files and folders.

• Scheduled backup

• File protection

• Sync Folder

• Scheduled Backup.

• Resumes after Interruption.

• Incremental Backup.

Advantages

The advantages of Zumodrive are as follows −

• Cloud storage of ZumoDrive works like a regular hard drive on your computer

• It has Automatic Sync

• ZumoDrive is Safe and Secure

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of Zumodrive are as follows −

• Large storage plans are expensive

• We will lose data and files if we delete our cache files on the computer.

• We have to go through the entire import process again to update iTunes, if we add new music files to ZumoDrive.

Differences

The major differences between Ubuntu One and ZumoDrive are as follows −

Ubuntu One	ZumoDrive
Ubuntu One was launched in the year 2009 by Canonical Limited.	It was owned by Zecter Incorporation in the year 2009
Ubuntu One offers 5 GB free storage space.	ZumoDrive offers 2 GB free storage space.
Ubuntu offers unlimited storage space for the paid version.	Maximum storage size offered was 500 GB in ZumoDrive.
Ubuntu One supported by Windows, OS X, Android, Ubuntu and iOS operating systems.	ZumoDrive is supported by Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS and Palm webOS operating systems.
Ubuntu One maximum file size was 5 GB per file.	maximum file had no limit in ZumoDrive
Ubuntu One provides file hosting, file synchronization and cloud storage service.	ZumoDrive provides file hosting service and file synchronization service.
Ubuntu One was suspended in the year 2014.	ZumoDrive was suspended in 2012.
In Ubuntu One files stored are not encrypted.	ZumoDrive files stored are encrypted.