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Tresorit vs Filen: catalog facts
Tresorit	Filen
Paid A paid subscription is required.	Freemium A free tier is available. More storage requires a paid plan or a lifetime purchase.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Zero-knowledge encryption combined with enterprise access controls and logging Choice of data residency within Europe	Client applications are open source and the encryption is zero-knowledge Data stored in Germany under EU data protection rules
Expensive compared with mainstream storage, with no meaningful free tier Closed source	Smaller and newer than the established providers Some clients still carry rough edges
Downloadable app, Hosted service, Browser extension	Downloadable app, Hosted service
Closed source	Open 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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