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SpiderOak for Mac

Secure cloud backup, storage, and sharing; 2GB free.

$69.00
In English
Version 7.5.0
3.6
Based on 24 user rates

SpiderOak overview

SpiderOak is a multi-platform secure online backup, storage, access, and sharing solution engineered for the consumer and small businesses.

Running natively on Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, SpiderOak allows users to create a central storage repository where they can access data from all their SpiderOak devices within the application, or via Web login at SpiderOak.com.

Using an automated approach, SpiderOak immediately backs up and stores any additions, edits, or changes to the back up set. Historical versions of any document can be identified and downloaded by timestamp.

Any folders within a user's SpiderOak account can be selected for sharing in a password protected setting called a 'ShareRoom', and any changes or additions to the shared folders are automatically seen by visitors to the ShareRoom.

Capabilities at a glance:
  • True privacy via comprehensive "zero knowledge" encryption. Not even the names of your files or folders are revealed.
  • Multi computer, real time: access all files from other machines
  • Retains complete historical content of every folder and file
  • Easily share folders from any device in ShareRooms w/ RSS feeds
  • Massive data de-duplication: extremely space efficient versioning and storage
  • Optional command line interface: batch mode, scheduled/scripted operation
  • Quality by design: near 100% automated test coverage
  • Properly handles OS X resource forks
  • ACID compliant, fault tolerant structure eliminates worry of corrupted backups

What’s new in version 7.5.0

Changes:
  • Update icons for MacOS Volume
  • New Backend Certificate
  • Magellan security fix
  • Inform user of account status in-app
  • Disable translations if they are not in use.
  • Force TLS1.2 method on every platform except macOS High Sierra
  • Build macOS with PIE enabled
  • Notify users when updates are available
  • Improve overlay icons on Windows
  • (Groups only) Improve single file share link text
Bug Fixes:
  • Stability improvements for slow networks
  • Fix regression on Share indicators being different colors than intended
  • Fix manpage generation

SpiderOak for Mac

$69.00
In English
Version 7.5.0
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3.6

(35 Reviews of SpiderOak)

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Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Apr 22 2023
7.5.0
2.0
Apr 22 2023
2.0
Version: 7.5.0
Adding to darkwing52's review: There's incoherence going on at SpiderOak. As such, I suggest AVOIDING them at this time. (1) They are using three different names for macOS, including 'MacOS X' and 'MacOS'. That bodes poorly. (2) There is still no ARM build for SpiderOakOne, as it is now called. (3) Their marketing is off in the ozone ranting about their software being 'in space'. OK. But we're on Earth! (4) There hasn't been an update in over FOUR YEARS so far. - - Conclusion: This formerly Mac-centric and Mac-friendly cloud service is out-of-touch with contemporary Macs. Their marketing is a mess. Their attention is clearly elsewhere, not on Mac users. SO, AVOID. (IMHO, of course. Very disappointing).
darkwing52
darkwing52
Jul 12 2022
7.2.1
0.0
Jul 12 2022
0.0
Version: 7.2.1
The current version for Mac is 7.5.0, released February 2019. This is not a confidence builder for the prospective user. I have used SO One for over a decade, and been happy and confident, however, it is now 3 1/2 years since an update. As of today, I still give it 5 stars for performance and function, but my confidence in its future is 1 star.
gkdv
gkdv
Aug 7 2018
7.2.1
0.0
Aug 7 2018
0.0
Version: 7.2.1
SpiderOak cans its Warrant Canary, suffers mysterious massive outage, and raised prices: https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/94nspi/spideroak_cans_its_warrant_canary_suffers/
RogerKatz
RogerKatz
Jun 6 2017
6.1.5
0.0
Jun 6 2017
0.0
Version: 6.1.5
The current version is 6.3.0
George6
George6
Nov 27 2016
6.1.5
4.0
Nov 27 2016
4.0
Version: 6.1.5
the real outstanding feature of spideroak is that you can backup and sync any folder on your system. i didnt find any cloud service where this was possible. (if anybody knows another app for this plz respond)
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Apr 22 2023
7.5.0
2.0
Apr 22 2023
2.0
Version: 7.5.0
isdn
isdn
Aug 31 2017
5.0
Aug 31 2017
5.0
Version: null
George6
George6
Nov 27 2016
4.0
Nov 27 2016
4.0
Version: null
Freenergy
Freenergy
Dec 29 2015
4.5
Dec 29 2015
4.5
Version: null
Aargl
Aargl
Nov 10 2015
2.0
Nov 10 2015
2.0
Version: null
pietz
pietz
Aug 16 2015
2.0
Aug 16 2015
2.0
Version: null
gary-11
gary-11
Aug 16 2015
1.5
Aug 16 2015
1.5
Version: null
iMiNiMaL
iMiNiMaL
Jan 22 2015
5.0
Jan 22 2015
5.0
Version: null
neartheredrocks
neartheredrocks
Jul 26 2014
0.5
Jul 26 2014
0.5
Version: null
Revco
Revco
Jul 23 2014
4.5
Jul 23 2014
4.5
Version: null
Mt3
Mt3
Mar 23 2014
5.0
Mar 23 2014
5.0
Version: null
polocanada
polocanada
Feb 22 2014
5.0
Feb 22 2014
5.0
Version: null
Homer1
Homer1
Aug 2 2013
5.0
Aug 2 2013
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-dingo-653
anonymous-dingo-653
May 6 2013
3.5
May 6 2013
3.5
Version: null
mwang
mwang
Mar 25 2013
5.0
Mar 25 2013
5.0
Version: null
Ogonad
Ogonad
Mar 23 2013
1.5
Mar 23 2013
1.5
Version: null
r-owen
r-owen
Jun 8 2012
4.0
Jun 8 2012
4.0
Version: null
anonymous-badger-1864
anonymous-badger-1864
May 19 2012
1.0
May 19 2012
1.0
Version: null
Frieddylan
Frieddylan
Mar 7 2012
3.5
Mar 7 2012
3.5
Version: null
bluadkad
bluadkad
Aug 9 2011
5.0
Aug 9 2011
5.0
Version: null
nargot
nargot
Aug 4 2011
4.0
Aug 4 2011
4.0
Version: null
cstephen87
cstephen87
Apr 9 2011
5.0
Apr 9 2011
5.0
Version: null
Axel1975
Axel1975
Sep 7 2010
5.0
Sep 7 2010
5.0
Version: null
Sfurst
Sfurst
Dec 25 2008
4.0
Dec 25 2008
4.0
Version: null