The kDrive Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about kDrive in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
kDrive
The Insider’s Guide
Swiss-hosted cloud storage and file sharing from Infomaniak
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among file storage and sync services, read from kDrive’s own pages.
Made by Infomaniak · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from kDrive’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on kDrive’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 34 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade
kDrive is Infomaniak's cloud storage service, hosted in Switzerland, with sync apps for desktop and mobile, share links and shared team folders. Documents can be edited online with OnlyOffice, and Microsoft Office Online on the Pro plan. Plans are priced in Swiss francs, and a free my kSuite account includes 15 GB of kDrive storage.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about kDrive, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, but the apps install and sync with nothing to set up.
- 1
Best for Swiss-hosted storage with a free 15 GB
kDrive is Infomaniak's Swiss-hosted storage, free for 15 GB, with kDrive Solo at CHF 4.99 a month for 3 TB.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at CHF 4.99 per month, excl. VAT (kDrive Solo, 3 TB).
- 3
There is a free plan
My kSuite: 15 GB of free kDrive storage (expandable to 6 TB), 20 GB of email storage and OnlyOffice document editing.
- 4
It runs on 6 platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
- 5
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.
- 6
Sync apps
Desktop sync for Windows, Mac and Linux with selective folders, mobile apps for iOS and Android with offline files, and WebDAV support.
- 7
Online editing
OnlyOffice editing is included with paid plans. Pro adds Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint through Microsoft Office Online.
- 8
A 2.8 GPA, above 34 of 45
That is against the other file storage and sync services we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace kDrive you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
kDrive at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from CHF 4.99 per month, excl. VAT (kDrive Solo, 3 TB)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Infomaniak
- Category
- File Storage & Sync
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for Swiss-hosted storage with a free 15 GB
kDrive is Infomaniak's Swiss-hosted storage, free for 15 GB, with kDrive Solo at CHF 4.99 a month for 3 TB. Prices are in Swiss francs without VAT, Solo allows one user, and extra storage comes in 5 TB steps from CHF 36 a month.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Solo 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 | B | my kSuite gives 15 GB of kDrive storage free, expandable, plus 20 GB of email and OnlyOffice editing. |
| Features | C | Sync, 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 | B | No store rating on record, but the apps install and sync with nothing to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | A | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android apps, and 6 integrations. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who kDrive is for
- 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
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Buyers who want data kept in Switzerland under GDPR
- Individuals wanting 3 TB at a flat monthly price
- Small teams needing Office editing without Microsoft 365
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
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plans to choose from
kDrive has a free plan. Paid plans start at CHF 4.99 per month, excl. VAT (kDrive Solo, 3 TB).
my kSuite
CHF 0
Free for life: 15 GB kDrive storage, 20 GB email storage and online document editing.
kDrive Solo
CHF 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 Team
CHF 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 Pro
CHF 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.
The free plan
My kSuite: 15 GB of free kDrive storage (expandable to 6 TB), 20 GB of email storage and OnlyOffice document editing.
Read from infomaniak.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
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.
Stated on infomaniak.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
6
Places it runs: Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android
Swiss-hosted cloud storage and file sharing from Infomaniak. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: real-time collaboration, AI search, file sync, file sharing.
- 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.
Where it runs
- Web
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- OnlyOffice
- Microsoft Office Online
- Synology
- QNAP
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
kDrive is made by Infomaniak.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
34/45
Other file storage and sync services it is graded above
kDrive's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 34 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 5.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (A, above 28 of 45) and worst on features (C, above 1).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 46 file storage and sync services we grade, cut by the letter each got. kDrive’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 9 of 45
- BFree plan and trialAbove 34 of 45
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 45
- BEase of useAbove 23 of 45
- APlatforms and integrationsAbove 28 of 45
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace kDrive you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 34 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade.
What you could not
- Files kept in step across devices without losing one.
- A search engine with an AI model behind it.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- Several people working in it at the same moment.
- It plugs into other products, OnlyOffice, Microsoft Office Online and Synology among them.
What this rests on. kDrive’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Proton Drive, pCloud, Internxt, Koofr and Nextcloud
The 5 tools kDrive is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Proton Drive
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail.
- Only kDrive lists a Linux app.
- Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- kDrive also covers AI search.
- 2.6GPA
pCloud
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- kDrive also covers AI search.
- 2.2GPA
Internxt
Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans.
- 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.
- 2.8GPA
Koofr
Free plan · from €0.50/mo
EU cloud storage that also connects Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive.
- Only Koofr lists a browser extension.
- kDrive also covers AI search.
- 3.2GPA
Nextcloud
Free plan · from €71.29/yr
Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- kDrive also covers AI search.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is kDrive free?
kDrive has a free plan. My kSuite: 15 GB of free kDrive storage (expandable to 6 TB), 20 GB of email storage and OnlyOffice document editing.
How much does kDrive cost?
kDrive lists 4 plans. my kSuite: CHF 0. kDrive Solo: CHF 4.99 per month, 1-year term (CHF 5.54 on a 1-month term), excl.
What platforms does kDrive work on?
kDrive is available on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Does kDrive offer any discounts?
kDrive publicly lists the following: 10% off a 1-year term.
Is kDrive open source?
kDrive is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
What does kDrive integrate with?
kDrive's listing names OnlyOffice, Microsoft Office Online, Synology, QNAP, Dropbox and OneDrive.
Who makes kDrive?
kDrive is made by Infomaniak.
What are the alternatives to kDrive?
The closest alternatives to kDrive in our directory are Proton Drive, pCloud, Internxt, Koofr and Nextcloud.
How does kDrive compare with other file storage and sync services?
kDrive's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 34 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 5.
Could I make my own version of kDrive?
To replace kDrive you would be making files kept in step across devices without losing one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from kDrive’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from kDrive's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Infomaniak. Prices change, so check infomaniak.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- kDrive, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/kdrive
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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