Jottacloud vs Livedrive (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Jottacloud grades higher than Livedrive: 2.4 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Jottacloud grades higher on the free plan. They get the same grade on value for money, features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Jottacloud
Norwegian cloud storage and backup for all your devices
Livedrive
Unlimited PC and Mac backup with an online Briefcase folder
Which one is for you
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 Livedrive if
- Fits if you have a single PC or Mac and want it backed up with no limits
- Works for someone who wants Briefcase for access from other devices
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you have several computers: Backup covers one PC or Mac user
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as there is none and the trial's length isn't stated
- Watch out: Briefcase is a separate product, 2 TB alone and 5 TB in the Pro Suite
- Watch out: prices are in pounds by default and VAT is added on top
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAJottacloudFair | 2.2GPALivedriveFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CHome 1 TB is NOK 79 a month, which the page's own description gives as USD 6.99 for 5 users, right at the category's $6.95 middle. | CBackup is GBP 7.69 a month, near $9.70, in the dearer quarter of the category ($9.99 and up) but not its dearest tenth. |
| Free plan and trial | C5 GB free for 1 user with device backup, and you'll pass that soon. | DA free trial is offered on each plan with no length stated, and no free plan. |
| Features | CSync and backup with plans up to unlimited, but the download page lists no Linux app and unlimited upload slows after 5 TB. | CBackup for one computer and a Briefcase folder, but a second computer or NAS is extra and Briefcase has its own 2 TB limit. |
| Ease of use | BNo store rating on record, but you install it and it starts backing up. | BNo store rating on record, but you install it and it starts backing up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android apps, but no integrations are listed. | BWeb, Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android apps, with no integrations listed. |
| Best for | Norwegian-hosted cloud backup for the family | backing up one PC or Mac with unlimited space |
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: Jottacloud and Livedrive. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Jottacloud | Livedrive | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | NOK 79 per month for Home 1 TB (NOK 790 billed yearly) | £7.69 per month (Backup), £76.90 billed annually |
| Free plan | 5 GB of storage for 1 user, with device backup and email and chat support. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | Free trial offered on each plan; length not stated on the page |
| Web | ||
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| Made by | Jotta Group AS | Livedrive Internet Ltd. |
| Price read from | jottacloud.com | livedrive.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
Livedrive
- Prices are shown in pounds by default; the page offers a currency switch whose US dollar figures could not be read here.
- Backup covers one PC or Mac user account; a second computer or a NAS drive is an extra purchase.
- Briefcase is a separate product with its own storage limit: 2 TB alone, 5 TB in the Pro Suite.
- Pricing notes say the VAT rate of your jurisdiction applies on top of the displayed amounts.
Key features
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.
Livedrive
- Automatic computer backup
- Installed on a Windows or Mac computer, the software copies files such as photos, documents and videos to UK data centres.
- Version history
- The backup page says up to 30 previous versions of files are kept so an unwanted edit can be restored.
- Briefcase folder
- Files placed in the online Briefcase can be viewed or edited from computers, phones and tablets.
- Private and public sharing
- Briefcase files can be shared by a link with a username and password, or by a public link.
- Two-factor sign-in
- Accounts support two-factor authentication, and the data centres are described as ISO 27001 certified.
Plans
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.
Livedrive
Backup£7.69
per month, 1 PC or Mac user (£76.90 billed annually)
Unlimited cloud backup storage for one computer user account. Amounts exclude VAT where it applies.
Briefcase£11.99
per month (£119.90 billed annually)
2 TB of online folder storage to access, edit and share from any device, with tablet and mobile backup.
Pro Suite£17.59
per month (£175.90 billed annually)
Backup plus Briefcase: backup for 5 PC or Mac users and 5 TB of Briefcase storage.
Ways to pay less
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.
Livedrive
- Annual discount
Save 16% with annual billing
Choosing annual instead of monthly billing is advertised on the pricing page as saving 16%.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Jottacloud or Livedrive?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Jottacloud starts at NOK 79 per month for Home 1 TB (NOK 790 billed yearly), and Livedrive starts at £7.69 per month (Backup), £76.90 billed annually.
Which has a free plan, Jottacloud or Livedrive?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Jottacloud has a free plan. Livedrive does not, though it has a free trial.
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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.