Internxt vs kDrive (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, kDrive grades higher than Internxt: 2.8 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
kDrive grades higher on value for money, the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Internxt
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans
kDrive
Swiss-hosted cloud storage and file sharing from Infomaniak
Which one is for you
Pick Internxt if
- Fits if you want storage the provider can't read, with open-source code anyone can inspect
- Works for people who'd rather pay once, since every paid plan also comes as a lifetime purchase
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free, because 1 GB is all you get
- Pricey if you ever pay list, at $11.99 a month for 1 TB, and the charge moves with whatever promotion is on
- Not for you if you need file versioning on the cheapest plan, since that starts at Premium
- Skip it if you want Photos, WebDAV, NAS or the CLI without paying for Ultimate at $31.99 list
- Watch out: files max out at 10 GB on Essential, and Rclone is the only integration listed
Pick kDrive if
- Fits if you want data kept in Switzerland and a free 15 GB to start
- Works for one person who wants 3 TB at a flat rate
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need US dollar prices: only Swiss francs excluding VAT are shown
- Tight if you're sharing: Solo is limited to one user and its 3 TB can't be increased
- Watch out: Team covers 6 users at most, and Pro needs at least 3 users
- Watch out: the 1-year term is cheaper, and the 1-month term is CHF 5.54 for Solo
How we grade them
| 2.2GPAInternxtFair | 2.8GPAkDriveGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | DThe list price is $11.99 a month for 1 TB, past the $9.99 where this category's dearest tenth starts and more than twice its $5 middle. Lifetime lists at $1,999. The site advertised 80% off when we checked, so almost nobody pays list, but a price that only makes sense on permanent discount is not a good price. | CSolo is CHF 4.99 a month excluding VAT, a little above the category's $3.99 cheaper-quarter line, though it comes with 3 TB. |
| Free plan and trial | CFree for life, and 1 GB of it, when MEGA hands out 20 GB and Google 15 GB. That's enough for a look round and a few documents, not enough to keep anything. No trial of the paid plans is listed either. | Bmy kSuite gives 15 GB of kDrive storage free, expandable, plus 20 GB of email and OnlyOffice editing. |
| Features | CThe storage basics, with files encrypted and split into fragments on your device, code on GitHub, an audit by Securitum, plus backup, password-protected links, a VPN and antivirus. The listing's own ladder is the catch: file versioning starts at Premium, and WebDAV and NAS at Ultimate. | CSync, sharing and online editing, but Solo is one user, Team stops at 6 users and extra storage costs CHF 36 a month per 5 TB. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record, but nothing to set up: install the desktop or phone app, sign in, and your files are there, with no server to host and no keys to manage yourself. | BNo store rating on record, but the apps install and sync with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android, so every machine in the house is covered. What's thin is the other end: Rclone is the only integration listed, there's no API on record, and the CLI and WebDAV are Ultimate only. | AWeb, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android apps, and 6 integrations. |
| Best for | private cloud storage you can pay for once | Swiss-hosted storage with a free 15 GB |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Internxt and kDrive. How we grade
Where they differ
- Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- kDrive also covers AI search and file sync.
At a glance
| Internxt | kDrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price) | CHF 4.99 per month, excl. VAT (kDrive Solo, 3 TB) |
| Free plan | 1 GB of encrypted cloud storage for life, usable across Internxt's services. | My kSuite: 15 GB of free kDrive storage (expandable to 6 TB), 20 GB of email storage and OnlyOffice document editing. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
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| Made by | Internxt Universal Technologies SL | Infomaniak |
| Price read from | gateway.internxt.com | infomaniak.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
kDrive
- Prices are in Swiss francs and exclude VAT; no US dollar prices are shown.
- Solo is limited to one user and its 3 TB cannot be increased.
- Team includes at most 6 users, and Pro needs a minimum of 3 users.
- Extra storage is sold in 5 TB steps, from CHF 36.00 a month.
Key features
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.
kDrive
- Swiss data hosting
- Files are replicated across three storage devices in two Swiss data centers, and the vendor says it complies with GDPR and the Swiss nFADP.
- Sync apps
- Desktop sync for Windows, Mac and Linux with selective folders, mobile apps for iOS and Android with offline files, and WebDAV support.
- Online editing
- OnlyOffice editing is included with paid plans. Pro adds Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint through Microsoft Office Online.
- Sharing and drop boxes
- Share links can have passwords and expiry dates, and recipients need no Infomaniak account. Drop boxes receive files from others.
- Version history
- Solo and Team keep 60 days or 100 versions; Pro keeps 120 days or 200 versions. Recycle bin retention runs 3 months to 1 year.
- AI content search
- Search looks inside images, work documents and PDFs. The vendor attributes this to its own sovereign AI.
Plans
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)
2 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.
kDrive
my kSuiteCHF 0
Free for life: 15 GB kDrive storage, 20 GB email storage and online document editing.
kDrive SoloCHF 4.99
per month, 1-year term (CHF 5.54 on a 1-month term), excl. VAT
1 user, 3 TB of storage that cannot be increased, OnlyOffice editing.
kDrive TeamCHF 10.00
per month, 1-year term (CHF 11.11 on a 1-month term), excl. VAT
6 users included, from 3 TB (up to 18 TB), shared company files and advanced user management.
kDrive ProCHF 6.66
per user / month, 1-year term (CHF 7.40 monthly), excl. VAT
From 3 users, from 6 TB (up to 106 TB), Microsoft Office Online editing and 120-day version history.
Ways to pay less
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.
kDrive
- Annual discount
10% off a 1-year term
The prices page shows 10% off for a 1-year term, 15% off for 2 years and 20% off for 3 years against monthly billing.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Internxt or kDrive?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price), and kDrive starts at CHF 4.99 per month, excl. VAT (kDrive Solo, 3 TB).
Which has a free plan, Internxt or kDrive?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both Internxt and kDrive have a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.