FileCloud Alternative

No Databases

Unlike FileCloud, MyWorkDrive relies entirely on existing Active Directory users, groups, and NTFS permissions for user provisioning. It does not store files in any databases, nor does it require additional user management, database backups, or extra software licenses during integration.

Network Share File Locking

With our native file-locking integration, users can continue using traditional mapped drive clients while ensuring files are properly locked across web, mobile, and desktop apps. In contrast, FileCloud requires migrating users to its own clients to properly lock and manage files on network shares.

IIS vs LAMP Stack

MyWorkDrive uses native IIS and .NET for all server communications. FileCloud runs on a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), which is often unfamiliar to Windows admins and more complex to patch and secure with standard Windows tools.

Office Document Editing

MyWorkDrive enables users to edit local documents stored on existing file shares via:

• Office Online Server (on-premises)
• Office Online with SharePoint
• Office Online using OneDrive
• OnlyOffice (open-source Office Online alternative)

With MyWorkDrive, customers retain full control over their files. Documents are not transferred to third-party services without visibility.

Reduced Administration

FileCloud imports AD users and groups into a database and requires manual license-key management. MyWorkDrive uses native AD and licenses automatically de-provision as users drop off after 30 days.

Better Web Browser Client

A key advantage is the MyWorkDrive web client. Users work in a file-explorer style UI that reduces training and support costs.

Better Mapped Drive Client

Our Mapped Drive client supports multiple drive letters, device-approval policies, and SAML SSO with scripting and mass deployment options.

Security

MyWorkDrive: Secure, context-based access

• Security model: Uses NTFS permissions and Access-Based Enumeration.
• User context: Files are accessed under the logged-in user’s credentials.
• No credential storage: No user login data stored in a database.
• No elevated access: No root-level service accounts to reach shares.
• Search behavior: Search limited to what the user can access.
• Implication: Lower exposure risk. Aligns with zero trust and least privilege.

FileCloud: Centralized access with service accounts

• Security model: Connects to Windows shares and may store files in a database for cloud upload or indexing.
• Service accounts: Elevated accounts can reach all shares.
• Search functionality: Enables global search across shares, then filters per user.
• Risk area: Broad service-account access increases blast radius if compromised.
• Implication: More features, but higher risk and larger attack surface.