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Icedrive alternatives
Icedrive compared with 5 alternatives: pCloud, Internxt, Filen, Koofr and MEGA.
Icedrive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| IcedriveThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Internxt | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Filen | Free plan · from €11.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Koofr | Free plan · from €0.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| MEGA | Free plan · from €3.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Icedrive
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
- 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). Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly.
- Internxt is open source, according to its own site.
- Icedrive also covers file sync.
Suits: People who want open source, zero-knowledge storage
- Free plan · from €11.99/yr
Filen
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps
- Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly.
- Filen is open source, according to its own site.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Filen also covers notes.
Suits: People who want every file end-to-end encrypted, on the free plan too
- 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. Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly.
- Only Koofr lists a browser extension.
- Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who need a small paid plan: sizes start at 10 GB extra
- 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. Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MEGA also covers video calls.
Suits: People who want encrypted storage with a 20 GB free tier
Limits worth knowing in Icedrive
- Client-side, zero-knowledge encryption is limited to paid plans, and files stored in the encrypted area cannot be shared.
- The Free plan has 10 GB and no desktop sync, file versions, link passwords or user-to-user sharing. Free accounts inactive for 12 months may be removed.
- WebDAV was disabled for new users on 15 April 2026 and is being phased out for existing users.
- Lifetime plans allow 2 sync devices and 14 days of file versions, fewer than any subscription plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Icedrive?
The alternatives to Icedrive in this directory are pCloud, Internxt, Filen, Koofr and MEGA. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Icedrive.
Is there a free alternative to Icedrive?
Yes. pCloud, Internxt, Filen, Koofr and MEGA have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Icedrive?
Internxt and Filen are described as open source on their own sites.
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.