Filen vs Internxt

Filen

• People who want every file end-to-end encrypted, on the free plan too
• Users who prefer open source clients and storage hosted in Germany
• Developers and sysadmins who want a CLI, SDKs and a documented API
• Linux users: the desktop app ships as .deb, .rpm and AppImage

Internxt

• People who want open source, zero-knowledge storage
• Buyers who prefer a one-time lifetime payment
• Linux users: desktop apps cover Linux, Windows and macOS

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.

Internxt

• The free plan is limited to 1 GB.
• The prices here are list prices. Internxt's site advertised 80% off when checked, so the amount charged is usually lower and changes with the promotion.
• File versioning and collaboration invites start at Premium; Photos, WebDAV and NAS support are limited to Ultimate.
• Maximum file size is 10 GB on Essential, 50 GB on Premium and 100 GB on Ultimate.

Filen

Zero-knowledge encryption by default

Files are encrypted on the device with AES 256-bit before upload, and Filen states that it cannot access them. Encryption is part of every plan, the free one included.

Sync and network drive

Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux sync folders in five modes, with one-way and two-way among them, and can mount the cloud as a network drive in the file explorer.

Encrypted sharing

Files and folders are shared with other Filen users or through public links, and the shared content stays encrypted. Earlier versions of files can be restored from version history.

Notes and chats

Encrypted notes support rich text, markdown, checklists and code and can be edited with other users in real time. Encrypted chats carry messages and files between Filen users.

Open source apps and developer tools

Filen says all of its apps are open source. Developers get a documented API, TypeScript, Rust and Go SDKs, and a CLI that can run a local WebDAV or S3 server.

Mobile camera upload

The iOS and Android apps upload photos and videos from selected albums automatically, with optional compression, and can keep chosen files available offline.

Internxt

Zero-knowledge encryption

Files are end-to-end encrypted before leaving the device and split into fragments, so a server holds only encrypted shards. Plans also list post-quantum encryption.

Open source and audited

Internxt publishes its code on GitHub and states that the platform was independently audited by the penetration testing company Securitum.

Backup and sharing

Paid plans back up a computer and share files with password protection. Premium and Ultimate add invitations to collaborate and file versioning.

Bundled privacy tools

Paid plans include an encrypted VPN and antivirus. Premium adds Cleaner and Meet, and Ultimate adds Photos and Mail.

CLI, WebDAV, NAS and Rclone

The Ultimate plan adds access through a command-line client and WebDAV, along with support for NAS devices and Rclone.

Lifetime plans

Each paid plan can be bought with a single payment for lifetime access. Lifetime storage is stackable up to 100 TB, and payments can be split through Klarna.

Filen

• Free€0

  10 GiB with encryption and every feature included. Data is deleted after 3 months without a login.

• Starter€11.99

  per year, billed annually

  100 GiB of storage, offered on annual billing only.

• Pro I€1.99

  per month, or €19.99 billed annually

  200 GiB with unlimited bandwidth, syncing, network drive, file sharing, and unlimited notes and chats.

• Pro II€3.99

  per month, or €39.99 billed annually

  500 GiB of storage with the same features as Pro I.

• Pro III€8.99

  per month, or €89.99 billed annually

  2 TiB of storage with the same features as Pro I.

• Pro X€39.99

  per month, or €399.99 billed annually

  10 TiB of storage. Plans stack on one account, so two Pro X plans give 20 TiB, with no upper limit.

Internxt

• Free$0

  1 GB of encrypted cloud storage with a free account.

• Essential$11.99

  per month, billed annually (list price before promotions)

  1 TB of encrypted storage, files up to 10 GB, computer backup, password-protected sharing, VPN and antivirus.

• Premium$21.99

  per month, billed annually (list price before promotions)

  3 TB of storage and files up to 50 GB, plus invitations to collaborate, file versioning, Cleaner and Meet.

• Ultimate$31.99

  per month, billed annually (list price before promotions)

  5 TB of storage and files up to 100 GB, plus Photos, CLI and WebDAV access, NAS and Rclone support, and Mail.

Filen

• Annual discount

  About 16% lower with annual billing

  Annual prices of €19.99, €39.99, €89.99 and €399.99 compare with €23.88, €47.88, €107.88 and €479.88 for twelve monthly payments on Pro I, Pro II, Pro III and Pro X.

Internxt

• Lifetime license

  Lifetime plans for a one-time payment

  Essential, Premium and Ultimate are also sold as lifetime plans, with list prices of $1,999, $2,999 and $3,999 before promotions.

• Other savings

  80% off advertised on the pricing page

  When checked, the pricing page advertised 80% off its annual and lifetime plans, and a separate special-offer page advertised 85% off. The discount level changes.