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Filen vs Sync.com: catalog facts
Filen	Sync.com
Freemium A free tier is available. More storage requires a paid plan or a lifetime purchase.	Freemium A small free tier is available. More storage requires a paid plan.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Client applications are open source and the encryption is zero-knowledge Data stored in Germany under EU data protection rules	Zero-knowledge encryption applies to everything by default, not as an add-on Sharing links with passwords, expiry and download limits
Smaller and newer than the established providers Some clients still carry rough edges	No Linux client Zero-knowledge means a forgotten password can mean permanent data loss
Downloadable app, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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