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Head-to-head · Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software

MyWorkDrive vs ProjectSend

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score MyWorkDrive #7 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit MyWorkDrive
ProjectSend #8 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit ProjectSend

MyWorkDrive leads on 0 checks, ProjectSend on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMyWorkDrive · 8.4/10
  • Free planonly ProjectSend
  • Free trialonly MyWorkDrive
  • Most featuresMyWorkDrive · 2 of 2

MyWorkDrive scores higher on our rubric for self-hosted cloud storage software: 8.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

ProjectSend offers free plan; MyWorkDrive doesn't.

MyWorkDrive is the better fit for businesses using existing network file repositories. ProjectSend is the better fit for teams sharing deliverables through a client portal.

  • MyWorkDrive fits best

    Businesses using existing network file repositories

  • ProjectSend fits best

    Teams sharing deliverables through a client portal

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Side by side

Feature MyWorkDrive 8.4/10 Visit ↗ ProjectSend 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.1
Ranking #7 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software #8 in Self-Hosted Cloud Storage Software
Best for Businesses using existing network file repositories Teams sharing deliverables through a client portal
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $1,200/yr Free
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud, Browser extension Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Tickets Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MyWorkDrive 2/2 · ProjectSend 0/2
File versioning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Collaborative editing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment options Both Not checked yet
File sync clients Both Not checked yet
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Connects SMB/NAS and cloud repositories including SharePoint, OneDrive and S3
  • Offers browser, mapped-drive and iOS/Android access to files
  • Includes identity controls, auditing and data-loss-prevention features
  • Client and group accounts support per-client storage quotas.
  • Clients can access assigned files and upload files back.
  • Expiration dates, download limits, and activity logs support controlled sharing.
Cons
  • Requires existing storage and Windows Server infrastructure
  • No free plan; published plans are paid
  • Previous-version restore has Enterprise and SMB configuration requirements
  • Its feature set centers on client sharing, not cross-device cloud sync.
  • Self-hosting requires your organization to host the software.
  • Support channels are community and documentation.
Our verdict

MyWorkDrive is self-hosted file-access software for organizations that want staff to reach existing file shares and cloud repositories remotely. It runs on a Windows Server the organization controls and provides access to customer storage…

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ProjectSend is an open-source client portal for privately sharing files with clients, partners, and teams. Organizations can host it on their own infrastructure or use ProjectSend Cloud. Its client accounts, groups, file assignment, and…

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  1. MyWorkDriveSelf-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.414-day trial
  2. ProjectSendSelf-Hosted Cloud Storage Software 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MyWorkDrive — where it wins

    • Connects SMB/NAS and cloud repositories including SharePoint, OneDrive and S3
    • Offers browser, mapped-drive and iOS/Android access to files
    • Includes identity controls, auditing and data-loss-prevention features

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires existing storage and Windows Server infrastructure
    • No free plan; published plans are paid
    • Previous-version restore has Enterprise and SMB configuration requirements

  • ProjectSend — where it wins

    • Client and group accounts support per-client storage quotas.
    • Clients can access assigned files and upload files back.
    • Expiration dates, download limits, and activity logs support controlled sharing.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its feature set centers on client sharing, not cross-device cloud sync.
    • Self-hosting requires your organization to host the software.
    • Support channels are community and documentation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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