Nutstore

Nutstore is a cloud storage service for backing up, synchronizing, sharing, and collaborating on files and folders. It suits small businesses and teams that need per-member storage, recovery history, and administrative safeguards more than browser-based editing.

Overview

Nutstore automatically synchronizes folder changes across devices and uses incremental transfers so modified files do not require a complete re-upload. Trash, event history, and version history provide practical recovery routes when files are deleted or overwritten. Sharing permissions range from preview to upload, download, and full access, making it possible to expose a folder without giving every recipient the same rights.

Security includes AES encryption for stored blocks, HTTPS transmission, and redundant storage across separate failure units. Team editions add two-step verification, SMS authentication, login-IP restrictions, audit logs, sharing restrictions, and remote data wipe. Those controls make Nutstore more suitable for managed company data than its personal accounts.

Key features

Sync and recovery

Cross-device folder synchronization is the core strength for people moving between Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Incremental syncing should reduce transfer work when only part of a file changes. Recovery is stronger than simple trash alone because event and version histories can address both accidental deletion and unwanted edits.

Sharing and integrations

Granular sharing permissions help separate readers, uploaders, and collaborators. WebDAV support fits applications built around that protocol. Team plans also include API and Outlook attachment integrations, which matter to organizations connecting storage to internal workflows. Online file editing is restricted to team editions, so a solo user wanting browser editing should choose another service.

Pricing

Nutstore has a free version, a 20-day trial, and paid plans starting from $5 per user per month. Free accounts cost nothing and allow 1G of upload traffic and 3G of download traffic each month; storage depends on upload traffic. Those caps make the free tier suitable for light exchange and testing, not frequent backup or large shared folders.

Pro and Advanced Pro are personal accounts. Pro provides 30GB and unlimited traffic under normal use; annual payment adds 1GB per month of extra storage and ¥160 off. Advanced Pro provides 72GB, with 2GB per month extra on an annual plan. The readable pricing does not state their base prices, so they are custom pricing in this review. Both are for the purchaser only, limiting their usefulness for teams.

Team editions require at least five members and a 12-month commitment. Standard costs ¥30 per member per month, includes 50GB per member (adjustable), unlimited collaboration, and at least six months of file revisions. Advanced costs ¥50 per member per month, includes 100GB per member (adjustable), unlimited collaboration, and at least 12 months of revisions. Ultimate costs ¥99 per member per month, includes 200GB per member (adjustable), unlimited collaboration, and at least 12 months of revisions. The separate Standard, Advanced, and Ultimate plans are custom pricing, with the same five-member minimum and 50GB, 100GB, and 200GB per member respectively. Nutstore describes them for SME/startup teams, security-focused organizations, and teams needing deeper IT integration and customization.

Platforms

Clients cover Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web. The download page also lists Xinchuang clients and platform version requirements. WebDAV broadens compatibility for compatible applications.

Who it's for

Nutstore is a strong fit for small and midsize teams that need shared folders, revision retention, permissions, and administrator controls. Advanced and Ultimate are better for organizations requiring longer revision windows and stronger security administration. Solo users with modest traffic can use the free tier, while heavier personal storage users should consider Pro or Advanced Pro. It is a poor fit for individuals who require online editing or for anyone whose free-tier traffic regularly exceeds its monthly caps.

Pros and cons

Pros: version, event, and trash recovery; four levels of sharing permission; broad desktop and mobile coverage; team security controls including audit logs and remote wipe; WebDAV plus team API and Outlook integrations.

Cons: free traffic is limited to 1G upload and 3G download monthly; Pro and Advanced Pro are purchaser-only accounts; online editing excludes personal editions; team plans require five members and at least 12 months.

Alternatives

Choose File Sharing Software when the primary requirement is distributing files rather than maintaining a full sync-and-recovery workspace. Cloud Storage Services is the broader category for comparing storage products.

Microsoft PowerPoint is the better choice when presentation creation is the priority and a freemium service with web and major desktop/mobile clients is sufficient. Choose ownCloud when self-hosting or an open deployment model matters. pCloud suits users seeking a 10GB free tier and mainstream desktop and mobile clients. SugarSync is an alternative personal sync service with web access. Internxt Drive fits users prioritizing encrypted storage and publicly available, audited code. Koofr offers a free 10GB plan with deleted-file retention and public-link allowances. MEGA is worth considering for a 20GB free storage allowance. FileCloud is an alternative for organizations considering paid, multi-user or self-hosted deployments.

Verdict

Choose Nutstore if your team needs synchronized folders, dependable file recovery, adjustable per-member storage, and practical administrative security controls. Look elsewhere if you need personal online editing, no minimum team commitment, or free usage without tight monthly transfer limits.