The latest articles on DEV Community by Aroshka Cloud (@aroshka_cloud). https://dev.to/aroshka_cloud https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3838506%2Ffe4e4b00-1e91-488e-9ca0-4f1204f9fbcf.png https://dev.to/aroshka_cloud en Aroshka Cloud Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:48:44 +0000 https://dev.to/aroshka_cloud/im-building-a-cloud-storage-startup-cheaper-than-google-drive-looking-for-early-users-452p https://dev.to/aroshka_cloud/im-building-a-cloud-storage-startup-cheaper-than-google-drive-looking-for-early-users-452p <p>Hey everyone 👋</p> <p>I’m currently building a startup called Aroshka Cloud — a simple, fast and affordable cloud storage platform.</p> <p>The idea started from a problem I personally faced:<br> most cloud storage services are either too expensive or overloaded with features that many people don’t actually need.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fbkzbxc42otl7f8mi7pez.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fbkzbxc42otl7f8mi7pez.png" alt=" " width="800" height="471"></a></p> <p>So I decided to build something simpler and more accessible.</p> <p>🚀 What I’m building:</p> <ul> <li>Secure cloud storage</li> <li>Fast upload &amp; download speeds</li> <li>Clean and intuitive interface</li> <li>Access from anywhere (24/7)</li> <li>Flexible plans for individuals and small teams</li> </ul> <p>💰 Pricing philosophy:<br> I want to make cloud storage affordable, especially for developers, freelancers and small businesses.</p> <p>For comparison:</p> <ul> <li>Google Drive: ~$10/month (2TB)</li> <li>Dropbox: ~$12/month</li> <li>Aroshka Cloud: significantly cheaper</li> </ul> <p>🌐 Website:<br> <a href="https://aroshka.cloud" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://aroshka.cloud</a></p> <p>Right now I’m at an early stage and looking for:</p> <ul> <li>early users</li> <li>honest feedback</li> <li>feature suggestions</li> </ul> <p>💬 What features would make you switch from Google Drive or Dropbox?</p> <p>Also happy to give free access for early testers 🙌</p> <p>Thanks!</p> startup Aroshka Cloud Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:38:35 +0000 https://dev.to/aroshka_cloud/i-built-a-cloud-storage-3x-cheaper-than-google-drive-looking-for-feedback-29hc https://dev.to/aroshka_cloud/i-built-a-cloud-storage-3x-cheaper-than-google-drive-looking-for-feedback-29hc <p>Hey everyone 👋</p> <p>I’m a full-stack developer and I’ve been building a project called Aroshka Cloud — a simple, fast and affordable cloud storage service.</p> <p>The idea came from a real problem:<br> most cloud platforms today are either too expensive or overloaded with unnecessary features.</p> <p>So I decided to build something cleaner, faster and more accessible.</p> <p>🚀 What Aroshka Cloud offers:</p> <ul> <li>Fast upload &amp; download speeds</li> <li>Secure file storage</li> <li>Simple and clean interface</li> <li>Access from anywhere (24/7)</li> <li>Flexible pricing for individuals and businesses</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fh15y0drtydglywajngit.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fh15y0drtydglywajngit.png" alt=" " width="800" height="474"></a></p> <p>💰 Quick comparison:</p> <ul> <li>Google Drive: ~$10/month for 2TB </li> <li>Dropbox: ~$12/month </li> <li>Aroshka Cloud: significantly cheaper </li> </ul> <p>My goal is not to compete directly with big tech,<br> but to create a lightweight and affordable alternative that actually makes sense.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ffsfgi4hzr0h5lhwfvge0.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ffsfgi4hzr0h5lhwfvge0.png" alt=" " width="800" height="255"></a></p> <p>🌐 Website:<br> <a href="https://aroshka.cloud" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://aroshka.cloud</a></p> <p>Right now I’m looking for:</p> <ul> <li>honest feedback</li> <li>first users</li> <li>suggestions for improvement</li> </ul> <p>💬 Would you use a cheaper alternative to Google Drive?</p> <p>If yes — what features are must-have for you?</p> <p>Thanks for your time 🙌</p> webdev productivity news startup