Alternatives · File Storage
Filen alternatives
Filen compared with 7 alternatives: Proton Drive, Internxt, MEGA, Tresorit, Icedrive and 2 more.
Filen has a free plan. Paid plans start at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FilenThis tool | Free plan · from €11.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Proton Drive | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Internxt | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| MEGA | Free plan · from €3.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Tresorit | Free plan · from $4.75/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Icedrive | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Koofr | Free plan · from €0.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Syncthing | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from Filen
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail
- Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Only Filen lists a Linux app.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
- Filen also covers notes.
Suits: People who want encrypted storage under Swiss jurisdiction
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Internxt
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans
- Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Filen also covers notes and file sync.
Suits: People who want open source, zero-knowledge storage
- Free plan · from €3.33/mo
MEGA
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan
- MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- Filen is open source, according to its own site.
- MEGA also covers video calls.
- Filen also covers notes.
Suits: People who want encrypted storage with a 20 GB free tier
- Free plan · from $4.75/mo
Tresorit
End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses
- Tresorit starts at $4.75 per month, billed yearly. Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Filen is open source, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes.
Suits: Firms handling confidential client files, such as legal and finance teams
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Icedrive
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption
- Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly. Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Filen is open source, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes.
Suits: People who want cloud storage mounted as a drive rather than synced to disk
- Free plan · from €0.50/mo
Koofr
EU cloud storage that also connects Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive
- Koofr starts at €0.50 per month for 10 GB extra, billed yearly, incl. 22% VAT. Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Only Koofr lists a browser extension.
- Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes.
Suits: People who need a small paid plan: sizes start at 10 GB extra
- Free
Syncthing
Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices
- Syncthing is free. Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Only Filen lists a web app.
- Only Filen lists iOS and Android apps.
- Filen is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes and file sharing.
Suits: Syncing folders between your own computers without a cloud provider
Limits worth knowing in Filen
- Prices are listed in euros only; Filen says taxes and transaction fees are included in them.
- Free accounts lose their data after 3 months without a login, following reminder emails.
- Lifetime plans are no longer sold: the pricing FAQ says they were removed for an indefinite period.
- WebDAV and S3 access require a server that the user hosts through the desktop app or CLI, because files are encrypted on the device.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Filen?
The alternatives to Filen in this directory are Proton Drive, Internxt, MEGA, Tresorit, Icedrive, Koofr and Syncthing. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Filen.
Is there a free alternative to Filen?
Yes. Syncthing is free to use. Proton Drive, Internxt, MEGA, Tresorit, Icedrive and Koofr have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.