| Software installation |
None required |
Required on each computer that will access the data |
| Access |
From any location, any computer, any time with an Internet connection (and a supported Web browser) |
Restricted to the computer(s) where it is installed; to access the same data file, computers need to be on the same network, which usually means they need to be in the same building (or you need a fancy IT department) |
| Multiple users |
Yes |
Generally charged |
| Upgrades |
Free, done automatically |
Major upgrades are charged; need to upgrade manually on each computer where software is installed |
| Customer Support |
Free, included in the price |
Charged |
| Set up time |
Instant. Can be up and running in less than 10 minutes |
Longer time to install and set up; may require IT support |
| Data Storage |
Unlimited storage; no hard drive space required |
Need data storage capacity up to 2 GB; limited to your hard disk capacity |
| Security |
As secure as a bank |
Limited to your antivirus software and firewall |
| Back ups |
Automatic backups every 2 hours |
Need to do it yourself |
| Cost |
As low as $10/ month |
Generally high |
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