Jottacloud vs Koofr (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Jottacloud if

• Fits if you want one plan to back up a family of 5
• Works for people who prefer a Norwegian provider

Look elsewhere if

• Tight if you're staying free: 5 GB doesn't go far
• Skip it if you run Linux, as the download page lists no Linux app
• Watch out: prices show in Norwegian kroner, with USD 11.99 for Unlimited given in the description
• Watch out: unlimited upload speed is gradually reduced after 5 TB, and Business prices exclude VAT

Pick Koofr if

• Fits if you only need a little more space, since paid plans start at 10 GB extra
• Works for people whose files are scattered across Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want everything encrypted on your device, as only files in the Vault are, and it won't open in the desktop app
• Not for you if you'd rather pay month by month, since only yearly subscriptions are sold
• Pricey if you need a lot of room, at €10 a month for 1 TB, with prices in euros and 22% VAT included
• Tight if you stay free: 10 public links that die after 14 days, no external clouds and no Office for the web
• Watch out: local folders in the desktop app start at the Suitcase tier, 250 GB for €4 a month

Jottacloud

• Prices are displayed in Norwegian kroner; the page's own description gives USD 11.99 per month for Unlimited and USD 6.99 for Home 1 TB.
• Unlimited upload speed is gradually reduced after 5 TB; Pro plans are the ones with maximum speed.
• Business prices are shown excluding VAT.
• The download page lists no Linux app.

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.

Jottacloud

Backup of all devices

Every plan, including the free one, lists backup of all devices and an archive for files you want to keep but do not use daily.

File and photo sharing

Files and photos you have uploaded can be shared with a few clicks.

Storage in Norway

Data is stored in Norway under European privacy laws, and the company says it runs on 100% renewable energy.

Apps and command line

Download links cover Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, plus a command-line tool.

AI photo search

The site lists AI photo search as a product feature alongside storage and backup.

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.

Jottacloud

• Free$0

  5 GB of storage for 1 user, backup of all devices, and email and chat support.

• Home 1 TBNOK 79

  per month for 5 users (NOK 790 billed yearly)

  1 TB shared by 5 users, with no bandwidth limitation and phone, email and chat support.

• UnlimitedNOK 129

  per month for 1 user (NOK 1290 billed yearly)

  Unlimited storage for 1 user; upload speed is gradually reduced after 5 TB. Phone, email and chat support.

• Home 5 TBNOK 159

  per month for 5 users (NOK 1590 billed yearly)

  5 TB shared by 5 users, with no bandwidth limitation.

• Pro 10 TBNOK 299

  per month for 1 user (NOK 2990 billed yearly)

  10 TB, maximum speed, priority support and a commercial license. Pro goes up to 50 TB at NOK 1499 per month.

• Business SmallNOK 129

  per month for 2 users, excl. VAT (NOK 1548 billed yearly)

  1 TB, commercial license and priority support. Medium (10 users) is NOK 179; Large (unlimited users) is NOK 459.

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.

Jottacloud

• Annual discount

  Pay yearly instead of monthly

  Yearly billing is offered on every paid plan; for example Unlimited is NOK 1290 per year against NOK 129 per month.

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.