File Storage & Sync
Free file storage and sync services
36 of the 46 file storage and sync services in this directory are free or have a free plan.
2 have no paid plan at all. The rest pair a free plan with paid ones, and the table says what each free plan includes.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | What is free |
|---|---|---|
| Google DriveCloud storage tied to Google Docs, Gmail and Photos | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | 15 GB of storage with every Google account, shared across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos. |
| DropboxCloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Basic plan: 2 GB to store and share files. |
| Microsoft OneDriveMicrosoft's cloud storage, bundled with Microsoft 365 plans | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | 5 GB of free cloud storage with a Microsoft account. |
| iCloudApple's storage and sync service for photos, files and backups | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | 5 GB of iCloud storage, given the first time you sign in to an iPhone, iPad or Mac with an Apple Account. |
| BoxBusiness content storage with e-signatures, workflows and AI | Free plan · from $5/mo | Individual plan: one user, 10 GB of storage, a 250 MB file upload limit, 1 file version and 5 Box Sign requests per month. |
| MEGAZero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan | Free plan · from €3.33/mo | 20 GB of storage with a limited transfer quota. Calls are capped at 1 hour and 100 participants, and Rewind is view-only. |
| pCloudSwiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Free account with up to 10 GB of storage. |
| Proton DriveEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Proton Free: 5 GB of end-to-end encrypted storage for files, photos and documents, including the online document and spreadsheet editor. |
| WeTransferSend large files by email or link without recipient sign-up | Free plan · from $8/mo | Free plan for individual, non-commercial use: share and receive up to 3 GB a month, 10 transfers a month, and transfer expiry of up to 3 days. |
| Sync.comEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams | Free plan · from $6/mo | Free account with 5 GB of storage. |
| NextcloudOpen source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform | Free plan · from €71.29/yr | The Nextcloud server software is free to download and self-host under the AGPL license, and the Nextcloud desktop and mobile apps are free. |
| TresoritEnd-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses | Free plan · from $4.75/mo | Tresorit Basic: 3 GB of encrypted storage, uploads of up to 500 MB per file and sync across 2 devices. |
| SyncthingFree, open source file sync directly between your own devices | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| InternxtOpen source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | 1 GB of encrypted cloud storage for life, usable across Internxt's services. |
| IcedriveCloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | 10 GB of storage with the virtual drive, web and mobile apps and public links. No desktop sync, file versioning or client-side encryption. |
| KoofrEU cloud storage that also connects Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive | Free plan · from €0.50/mo | Free forever: 10 GB with two-way sync, mobile media backup, file versioning and 1 Vault Safe Box. Capped at 10 public links that expire after 14 days, with 7 days of deleted file retention. |
| FilenEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps | Free plan · from €11.99/yr | 10 GiB of storage with encryption and every feature included. Data on free accounts is deleted after 3 months without a login. |
| IDriveCloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder | Free plan · from $0.25/mo | IDrive Basic: 10 GB of backup storage, no credit card required. Add-ons such as cloud app backup can be bought on top of it. |
| ownCloudOpen-source file sync and share you can host yourself | Free plan | Community edition: free, open source and self-managed, with unlimited users and community forum support only. |
| SeafileOpen-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud | Free plan · from $8/mo | Community edition is free and open source; Professional runs free for up to 3 users; the cloud trial gives 1 GB for up to 3 users. |
| CryptomatorOpen-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud | Free plan · from $12.00/mo | Individual: free for personal use on desktop, unlimited vaults, community support. Hub Community is free for 5 seats, self-hosted. |
| Backblaze B2S3-compatible object storage billed per terabyte | Free plan · from $6.95/mo | The first 10 GB of storage is always free, with free egress up to 3x the data stored. |
| JottacloudNorwegian cloud storage and backup for all your devices | Free plan | 5 GB of storage for 1 user, with device backup and email and chat support. |
| DegooConsumer cloud storage for photos with a free 20 GB plan | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | 20 GB of storage on 3 devices, plus a 5 GB referral bonus and 250 MB per referred friend. The table also lists 90 days of account inactivity. |
| MediaFireCloud storage and link sharing with a free 10 GB ad-supported tier | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Basic: 10 GB of storage, ad-supported downloads, files up to 5 GB, and single-file downloads only. |
| HightailLarge-file sharing with creative review and project tracking | Free plan · from $12/mo | Lite: 2 GB storage, files up to 100 MB, send links expire after 7 days, limited previews, and 30 recipients per send. |
| SmashBrowser-based file transfer with no sign-up and no paid size cap | Free plan · from $6/mo | Free: no sign-up, 2 GB per transfer, transfers valid for 7 days, no storage. Beyond 2 GB, transfers queue behind Pro transfers. |
| FilemailLarge file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB | Free plan · from $6/mo | Basic: 1 user, 5 GB per transfer, 5 GB storage, 7-day availability, 3 recipients and 10 downloads per transfer, 2 sessions per 24 hours. |
| Send AnywhereSend files by 6-digit key or link, with no sign-in on the free plan | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Free: 1:1 real-time transfers up to 50 GB and links up to 10 GB; links expire after 48 hours. |
| TeraBoxCloud storage with 1 TB free and built-in AI tools | Free plan · from $2.99 | 1024 GB of free cloud storage on sign-up, with photo and video backup, file sharing by link and multi-device sync. |
| NordlockerEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the makers of NordVPN | Free plan · from $29.99/mo | Free personal cloud with 3 GB of storage and end-to-end encryption on your devices. |
| kDriveSwiss-hosted cloud storage and file sharing from Infomaniak | Free plan | My kSuite: 15 GB of free kDrive storage (expandable to 6 TB), 20 GB of email storage and OnlyOffice document editing. |
| Synology DrivePrivate-cloud file sync and sharing that runs on a Synology NAS | Free | Everything. There is no paid plan. |
| OpenDriveCloud storage with file sync, sharing and mobile access | Free plan · from $49.99 | 5 GB of cloud storage, as described in the App Store listing. |
| FilebaseS3-compatible object storage with IPFS pinning and free egress | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | 5 GB shared across object storage and IPFS, 500 pinned files, 10 GB IPFS egress, 1 bucket. |
| CubbitEU-based S3-compatible object storage, hosted or self-built | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | DS3 Composer: up to 3 TB free. |
Common questions
Which file storage and sync services are free?
36 of the 46 file storage and sync services in this directory are free or have a free plan. They are Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, iCloud, Box, MEGA, pCloud, Proton Drive, WeTransfer, Sync.com, Nextcloud, Tresorit, Syncthing, Internxt, Icedrive and 21 more.
Which file storage and sync services are free with no paid plan?
Syncthing and Synology Drive have no paid plan. The others on this page limit the free plan and sell paid ones.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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