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PrivateStorage vs Filen: catalog facts
PrivateStorageFilen
Paid

Users pay for storage space and the time files remain stored.

Freemium

A free tier is available. More storage requires a paid plan or a lifetime purchase.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
  • Files are encrypted locally before transfer
  • No user account is required
  • Client applications are open source and the encryption is zero-knowledge
  • Data stored in Germany under EU data protection rules
  • Storage is paid for using storage-time
  • Smaller and newer than the established providers
  • Some clients still carry rough edges
Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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