Filen vs Tresorit

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

Tresorit

• Firms handling confidential client files, such as legal and finance teams
• Organizations that need to choose where their data resides
• Individuals who want zero-knowledge encryption on every device

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.

Tresorit

• The free Basic plan is limited to 3 GB, 500 MB per file and 2 devices.
• Business requires at least 3 users and Business Pro at least 5. A single-user Professional plan with 4 TB costs $27.49 a month billed yearly.
• Displayed prices are for yearly billing, which Tresorit advertises as 20% off the monthly rate.
• Maximum file size depends on the plan: 2 GB on Personal Lite and 10 GB on Personal Essential and Personal Pro.

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.

Tresorit

Zero-knowledge encryption

Files are end-to-end encrypted on every plan, including the free one. Tresorit states that it cannot access customers' files or keys.

Encrypted link sharing

Files are shared through encrypted links with link security settings that vary by plan. Personal Pro and the business plans add file requests.

Sync and Tresorit Drive

Files sync across devices with offline access, and Tresorit Drive adds them to the local file manager without storing them on the computer.

Version history and recovery

Earlier versions are kept for each file, 5 on Personal Lite, 10 on Personal Essential and 25 on Personal Pro, and deleted files can be restored.

Business controls

Business adds data residency options, single sign-on and custom admin policies. Business Pro adds an auto-deletion policy, custom domain and Active Directory support.

Email plug-ins and eSign

Plug-ins for Gmail and Outlook encrypt attachments on all plans, and the business plans list 16 eSignatures included for free.

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.

Tresorit

• Basic$0

  3 GB of encrypted storage, files of up to 500 MB, sync across 2 devices and the Gmail and Outlook plug-ins.

• Personal Lite$4.75

  per month, billed yearly

  50 GB of encrypted storage, 2 GB maximum file size, 5 file versions and sync across 2 devices.

• Personal Essential$11.99

  per month, billed yearly

  1 TB of encrypted storage, 10 GB maximum file size, 10 file versions and sync across 10 devices.

• Personal Pro$27.49

  per month, billed yearly

  4 TB of encrypted storage, 25 file versions, link sharing up to 5 GB, file requests and detailed access logs.

• Business$19

  per user / month, billed yearly (at least 3 users)

  From 6 TB of encrypted storage (2 TB per user), 15 GB maximum file size, data residency options, single sign-on and admin policies.

• Business Pro$24

  per user / month, billed yearly (at least 5 users)

  From 15 TB of encrypted storage, 20 GB maximum file size, dynamic watermarks, link tracking, and AzureAD and Okta provisioning.

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.

Tresorit

• Annual discount

  20% off with yearly billing

  The billing toggle on Tresorit's pricing pages labels yearly billing as 20% off compared with paying monthly.

• Nonprofit

  50% off business plans for nonprofits

  Registered nonprofits worldwide can apply for a 50% discount on all business packages. Verification is required.