I built a lifetime cloud storage app — offering LTDs

Hey IH 👋

I'm Thomas, the founder of OnlineDrive — a cloud storage platform where you pay once and own your storage forever.

The idea came from a simple frustration: I was paying Dropbox month after month for something that never really changed. The files sit there, the servers run, and yet the bill keeps coming. It felt like renting air.

So I built the alternative.

What OnlineDrive does:

• Store, share, and preview files (100+ file types) from any device

• 6 global server locations for fast access worldwide (US, Canada, EU, UK, Asia Pacific)

• Team workspaces with role-based permissions

• Resumable uploads — large files finish even on bad connections

• SSL encryption + enterprise S3 infrastructure + 99.9% uptime SLA

• One-time payment. No monthly fees. No annual renewals.

We're already live on StackSocial with plans from 1TB up to 6TB, and the response has been great from the lifetime deal community.

The indie hacker angle: this is a bootstrapped, self-funded product built to be lean and sustainable. Lifetime deal revenue goes straight back into infrastructure and product improvements — not into burning cash on ads.

Would love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or any questions. Happy to share more about the build, the stack, or the go-to-market strategy.