Alternatives · File Storage
Jottacloud alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Jottacloud alternative is IDrive (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "IDrive Basic: 10 GB of backup storage, no credit card required."
Jottacloud compared with 6 alternatives: pCloud, IDrive, Sync.com, Icedrive, Koofr and 1 more.
Jottacloud has a free plan. Paid plans start at NOK 79 per month for Home 1 TB (NOK 790 billed yearly). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| JottacloudThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| IDrive | Free plan · from $0.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Sync.com | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Icedrive | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Koofr | Free plan · from €0.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Livedrive | Free trial · from £7.69/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Jottacloud
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- pCloud also lists a Linux app and a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
IDrive
Cloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder
- IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- IDrive also lists a Linux app.
Suits: Households backing up several computers and phones to one account
Sync.com
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams
- Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum).
- Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that need encrypted storage with HIPAA, GDPR and PIPEDA compliance
Icedrive
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption
- Icedrive starts at $2.99 per month, billed yearly at $35.88, for Starter.
- Icedrive also lists a Linux app.
- Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want cloud storage mounted as a drive rather than synced to disk
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.
- Koofr also lists a Linux app and a browser extension.
Suits: People who need a small paid plan: sizes start at 10 GB extra
Livedrive
Unlimited PC and Mac backup with an online Briefcase folder
- Livedrive starts at £7.69 per month (Backup), £76.90 billed annually.
- Livedrive has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Jottacloud.
Suits: Home users who want a simple backup of one PC or Mac
Limits worth knowing in Jottacloud
- Prices are displayed in Norwegian kroner; the page's own description gives USD 11.99 per month for Unlimited and USD 6.99 for Home 1 TB.
- Unlimited upload speed is gradually reduced after 5 TB; Pro plans are the ones with maximum speed.
- Business prices are shown excluding VAT.
- The download page lists no Linux app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Jottacloud?
The alternatives to Jottacloud in this directory are pCloud, IDrive, Sync.com, Icedrive, Koofr and Livedrive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Jottacloud.
Is there a free alternative to Jottacloud?
Yes. pCloud, IDrive, Sync.com, Icedrive and Koofr have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Jottacloud alternatives work on Linux?
The Jottacloud listing does not include a Linux app. pCloud, IDrive, Icedrive and Koofr list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.