Icedrive vs Koofr

Icedrive

• People who want cloud storage mounted as a drive rather than synced to disk
• Buyers who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
• Individuals who need 2 TB to 6 TB with client-side encryption included
• Linux users: the desktop app ships as an AppImage and a command-line client

Koofr

• People who need a small paid plan: sizes start at 10 GB extra
• Users who want Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive files in one place
• Buyers who want EU-hosted storage without trackers or ads
• Linux, WebDAV and rclone users

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.

Koofr

• Prices are in euros and include 22% VAT, so the final amount depends on the buyer's country. Only yearly subscriptions are sold.
• Only files placed in Koofr Vault are client-side encrypted, and the Vault cannot be opened in the desktop app.
• The free plan cannot connect external clouds or use Office for the web, and its public links expire after 14 days.
• Local folders in the desktop app start at the Suitcase tier, which begins at 250 GB.

Icedrive

Virtual drive

The desktop app mounts cloud storage as a drive on Windows, macOS and Linux, so files open in native applications without being synced to disk first. It is included on every plan, Free among them.

Client-side Twofish encryption

On paid plans, files and their names are encrypted on the device with the Twofish algorithm before upload. The key is generated from a passphrase and is never sent to Icedrive's servers.

Desktop sync and file versions

Paid plans sync folder pairs on 3, 5 or 10 devices and keep earlier versions of files for 30, 60 or 90 days, depending on the plan.

Public links and sharing controls

Every plan can create public links. Paid plans add expiry dates, download caps, preview-only mode, password protection, file requests and sharing between Icedrive users.

Mobile apps with camera upload

The iOS and Android apps upload camera photos and videos automatically, keep chosen files available offline and stream audio and video from the cloud.

Lifetime plans

100 GB, 500 GB and 2 TB plans are sold for a single payment and include client-side encryption. Further lifetime plans can be stacked on an account to add storage.

Koofr

Connected clouds and one search

Paid plans connect Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive accounts so their files can be browsed and searched next to Koofr storage. The limit runs from 9 to 30 connections, depending on the tier.

Two-way sync and network drive

Desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux sync chosen folders in both directions and can map Koofr as a network drive. Storage can also be reached over WebDAV and with rclone.

Koofr Vault

An open source, client-side encrypted folder with zero-knowledge keys, included on every plan. It is used through a web app and iOS and Android apps, and is compatible with rclone.

Sharing and receive links

Files are shared with other Koofr users or through public links, and receive links collect files from anyone. Paid plans lift the 10-link caps and allow permanent links.

Office for the web

Paid accounts can create, view and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files in the browser, and edit shared documents together with other Koofr users in real time.

No tracking, EU hosting

Koofr states that it uses no third-party tracking tools, no ads and no cookies apart from the login cookie. Servers are in ISO 27001 certified data centers in Germany.

Icedrive

• Free$0

  10 GB with the virtual drive, web and mobile apps and public links. No desktop sync, file versions or client-side encryption.

• Pro$9.99

  per month, or $99 billed yearly

  2 TB with client-side encryption, desktop sync on 3 devices, 30 days of file versions and priority support.

• Pro Plus$15.99

  per month, or $159 billed yearly

  4 TB with client-side encryption, desktop sync on 5 devices and 60 days of file versions.

• Pro Max$26.99

  per month, or $269 billed yearly

  6 TB with client-side encryption, desktop sync on 10 devices and 90 days of file versions.

Koofr

• Free€0

  10 GB with two-way sync, mobile media backup, file versioning and 1 Vault Safe Box. Up to 10 public links, each limited to 14 days.

• Briefcase€0.50 to €2

  per month, billed yearly, incl. 22% VAT

  S 10 GB (€0.50), M 25 GB (€1) or L 100 GB (€2), added to the free 10 GB. Unlimited links, 9 external cloud connections and Office for the web.

• Suitcase€4 to €10

  per month, billed yearly, incl. 22% VAT

  XL 250 GB (€4), XL+ 500 GB (€7) or XXL 1 TB (€10). Adds local folders in the desktop app, 18 external cloud connections and 5 Vault Safe Boxes.

• Crate€20 to €35

  per month, billed yearly, incl. 22% VAT

  XXXL 2.5 TB (€20) or 5XXL 5 TB (€35); sizes of 10 TB and up are shown without a price. 30 external cloud connections and 10 Vault Safe Boxes.

Icedrive

• Lifetime license

  Lifetime plans for a one-time payment

  Basic (100 GB), Personal (500 GB) and Personal + (2 TB) were shown at $199, $399 and $699 as one-time payments, against crossed-out prices of $299, $599 and $1,049.

• Annual discount

  About 17% lower with yearly billing

  Regular yearly prices of $99, $159 and $269 compare with $119.88, $191.88 and $323.88 for twelve monthly payments on Pro, Pro Plus and Pro Max.

• Other savings

  Up to 40% off the first year of annual plans

  When checked, the pricing page showed first-year prices of $59, $89 and $149 for Pro, Pro Plus and Pro Max on annual billing, described as a limited-time offer with no end date given.

Koofr

• Other savings

  Loyalty Discount of 5% to 50%

  Paying yearly subscribers earn 5% after 1 year, 10% after 2, 20% after 3, 30% after 4 and 50% after 5. It applies automatically to plans from L (100 GB) up and cannot be combined with other promotions.