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Phoenix84 · 09-04-2017, 05:45 PM

I guess it depends on how large your library is.
What I do I have my Calibre library (10GB) on my Dropbox account.

The benefits are:

Access no matter where I am, or what my network is
Fast access on any machine, since they're all local
Dropbox acts as a library backup
All computers with the library stay in sync, even if they aren't physically located on the same network
I can have it on my work machine for access to my work-related books in my library.
Low maintenance, no need to manage file shares.
Access on my phone via MoonReader app, which has built-in Dropbox support.

Downsides of course:

Duplicate libraries on every machine, so more space usage
If you have a large library, you'd need the the paid Pro account (which I have)

Dropbox works for me, I just set and forget.
Downside of NAS would be configuring for secure access outside your network.
Upside is it's cheaper though. :-)

I've been using Calibre with Dropbox for years, since before Calibre was 1.0, with no issues.

09-04-2017, 05:45 PM	#2
Phoenix84 Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2017 Device: MoonReader Android	I guess it depends on how large your library is. What I do I have my Calibre library (10GB) on my Dropbox account. The benefits are: Access no matter where I am, or what my network is Fast access on any machine, since they're all local Dropbox acts as a library backup All computers with the library stay in sync, even if they aren't physically located on the same network I can have it on my work machine for access to my work-related books in my library. Low maintenance, no need to manage file shares. Access on my phone via MoonReader app, which has built-in Dropbox support. Downsides of course: Duplicate libraries on every machine, so more space usage If you have a large library, you'd need the the paid Pro account (which I have) Dropbox works for me, I just set and forget. Downside of NAS would be configuring for secure access outside your network. Upside is it's cheaper though. :-) I've been using Calibre with Dropbox for years, since before Calibre was 1.0, with no issues. Last edited by Phoenix84; 09-04-2017 at 05:53 PM.