Filen vs Internxt

Filen is a zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage service from Germany. Files are encrypted on your device before upload, so the company cannot read them, and data is stored in German data centers under EU privacy law. It positions itself as a cheaper alternative to established privacy-focused providers while offering the core features of a modern cloud drive.

Filen provides desktop sync clients for Windows, macOS and Linux, mobile apps with camera upload, a web drive, encrypted sharing links with passwords and expiry dates, file versioning and a network drive mode. Its client software is open source, which lets security-minded users inspect how encryption works. Pricing starts with a free plan of 10 GB, followed by low-cost monthly or yearly plans that can be stacked on one account; the lifetime plans it once sold have been removed from the lineup.

Filen fits individuals and freelancers who want private storage on a budget, especially Linux users who are poorly served by larger providers. It is a young company with a small team, so collaboration features, admin controls and support are limited compared with business products, and some users report variable sync performance with very large folders. Proton Drive offers a broader privacy ecosystem, pCloud and Internxt sell lifetime plans, and Tresorit is the stronger choice for businesses that need compliance and team administration.

Internxt is a cloud storage service from Valencia, Spain, built around zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption and open-source client code. Files are encrypted on your device before upload, so the company cannot read them, and the code of its apps is published for independent review.

The product family includes Drive for file storage and sync, Photos for camera roll backup, and Send for sharing large files with expiring links, with desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, mobile apps and a web interface. Internxt is well known for lifetime plans paid once for a fixed amount of storage, alongside monthly and annual subscriptions; the free plan is small and meant for trying the service. Business plans add team management.

Internxt appeals to privacy-conscious individuals in Europe who want EU-based, GDPR-governed storage at a low price and like the idea of open-source clients. It is younger and less polished than the market leaders: sync speed and reliability can vary, collaboration and office editing are limited, and there are fewer integrations. Proton Drive offers a similar privacy model within the wider Proton suite, pCloud also sells lifetime plans with optional client-side encryption, and Sync.com provides zero-knowledge storage from Canada. For team collaboration, Dropbox or Google Drive remain stronger.