The Nordlocker Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Nordlocker 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.
Nordlocker
The Insider’s Guide
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the makers of NordVPN
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among file storage and sync services, read from Nordlocker’s own pages.
Made by Nordvpn S.A. · 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 Nordlocker’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Nordlocker’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
2.0
GPA, above 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade
NordLocker is encrypted cloud storage for files, with a zero-knowledge design: files are encrypted on your device before upload, and the company says it cannot see them. Individuals get a free 3 GB tier and a Premium option of up to 2 TB, while NordLocker Business adds an admin panel, groups and shared encrypted folders.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Nordlocker, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and no desktop app for Mac to lean on.
- 1
Best for end-to-end encrypted storage with a free 3 GB
NordLocker is encrypted cloud storage from the makers of NordVPN, free for 3 GB.
- 2
Paid plans start at $29.99 a month
As its pricing page puts it: $29.99 per month, billed annually (Business, 2 TB).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free personal cloud with 3 GB of storage and end-to-end encryption on your devices.
- 4
It runs on 4 platforms
Web, Windows, iOS and Android.
- 5
Zero-knowledge encryption
Files are encrypted before they reach the cloud with AES-256, xChaCha20-Poly1305 and Ed25519, and the vendor says it has no access to the keys.
- 6
Encrypted cloud and sync
Upload files to the cloud and sync them across web, Windows, Android and iOS, with backup of locked files.
- 7
Private sharing
Share encrypted items by email or a link protected with a security code, and stop sharing later.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 4 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 Nordlocker 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.
Nordlocker at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $29.99 per month, billed annually (Business, 2 TB)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of NordLocker Business, no credit card required
- Runs on
- Web, Windows, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Nordvpn S.A.
- Category
- File Storage & Sync
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for end-to-end encrypted storage with a free 3 GB
NordLocker is encrypted cloud storage from the makers of NordVPN, free for 3 GB. The Business plan is $29.99 a month billed annually with no per-user basis stated, Premium has no readable price, and there is no Mac or Linux app.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | Business is $29.99 a month billed annually, above the category's $16.50 dearest-tenth line, with no per-user basis shown. The personal Premium price wasn't readable. |
| Free plan and trial | C | 3 GB free with end-to-end encryption, and Business has a 14-day trial with no card. |
| Features | C | Encrypted storage and sharing, but no macOS or Linux app is listed, and Mac users go through the browser. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and no desktop app for Mac to lean on. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, Windows, iPhone and Android apps, with no integrations listed. |
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 Nordlocker is for
- Fits if you want your files encrypted on your devices before upload
- Works for a Windows or phone user who wants a free 3 GB
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use a Mac or Linux desktop, as no app is listed for either
- Pricey if you go Business: $29.99 a month with no per-user basis given
- Watch out: Premium's price wasn't readable on the vendor's pages
- Watch out: 3 GB free is small next to other free plans
Good to know
Good for
- Individuals who want files kept private even from the storage provider
- Small teams handling confidential client or HR documents
- Users already using other Nord products
Worth knowing
- The price of the Premium personal plan, up to 2 TB, was not readable on the vendor's pages.
- No macOS or Linux app is listed; Mac users go through the browser.
- The Business price is shown per month billed annually, without a stated per-user basis.
- The vendor describes the Premium tier as up to 2 TB with priority support, but no price.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$29.99
A month to start. There is a free plan too
Nordlocker has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99 per month, billed annually (Business, 2 TB).
The personal Premium price wasn't readable.
Free
$0
3 GB of encrypted cloud storage for personal use.
Business
$29.99
per month, billed annually (user basis not shown)
2 TB cloud storage, unlimited encryption, admin panel access control, private sharing and 24/7 priority support.
The free plan
Free personal cloud with 3 GB of storage and end-to-end encryption on your devices.
Trying it first
14-day free trial of NordLocker Business, no credit card required
Read from nordlocker.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Other savings
Business plans up to 53% off
The Business page advertises up to 53% off its plans, with no end date given there.
Stated on nordlocker.com
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: Web, Windows, iOS and Android
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the makers of NordVPN. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: end-to-end encrypted, file sync, file sharing.
Encrypted storage and sharing, but no macOS or Linux app is listed, and Mac users go through the browser.
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Files are encrypted before they reach the cloud with AES-256, xChaCha20-Poly1305 and Ed25519, and the vendor says it has no access to the keys.
- Encrypted cloud and sync
- Upload files to the cloud and sync them across web, Windows, Android and iOS, with backup of locked files.
- Private sharing
- Share encrypted items by email or a link protected with a security code, and stop sharing later.
- Local encryption
- On Windows and Android, files can also be encrypted locally in lockers without being uploaded.
- Business admin tools
- Business has an admin panel, groups for access control, shared lockers for team members and 24/7 priority support.
Where it runs
- Web
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Nordlocker is made by Nordvpn S.A.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
4/45
Other file storage and sync services it is graded above
Nordlocker's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on platforms and integrations (B, above 12 of 45) and worst on value for money (D, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $29.99 a month, against a middle price of $6.32 for the category: 36 of the 37 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 22 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 46 file storage and sync services we grade, cut by the letter each got. Nordlocker’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 45
- CFree plan and trialAbove 4 of 45
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 45
- CEase of useAbove 9 of 45
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 12 of 45
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 40 file storage and sync services. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Nordlocker is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
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 Nordlocker 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.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 33 of the 45 other file storage and sync services grade higher. It costs $359.88 a year.
What you could not
- Files kept in step across devices without losing one.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- Apps for Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- End-to-end encryption done properly.
What this rests on. Nordlocker’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
Tresorit, Proton Drive, Sync.com, Internxt and Cryptomator
The 5 tools Nordlocker is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
Tresorit
Free plan · from $4.75/mo
End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses.
- Only Tresorit lists macOS and Linux apps.
- 2.6GPA
Proton Drive
Free plan · from $3.99/mo
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail.
- Only Proton Drive lists a macOS app.
- Proton Drive is open source, according to its own site.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
- 2.4GPA
Sync.com
Free plan · from $6/mo
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams.
- Only Sync.com lists a macOS app.
- 2.2GPA
Internxt
Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans.
- Only Internxt lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Internxt is open source, according to its own site.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.6GPA
Cryptomator
Free plan · from $12.00/mo
Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud.
- Only Nordlocker lists a web app.
- Only Cryptomator lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Nordlocker is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
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 Nordlocker free?
Nordlocker has a free plan. Free personal cloud with 3 GB of storage and end-to-end encryption on your devices.
How much does Nordlocker cost?
Nordlocker lists 2 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does Nordlocker work on?
Nordlocker is available on Web, Windows, iOS and Android.
Does Nordlocker offer any discounts?
Nordlocker publicly lists the following: Business plans up to 53% off.
Does Nordlocker have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Nordlocker is listed for Web, Windows, iOS and Android.
Does Nordlocker have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Nordlocker is listed for Web, Windows, iOS and Android.
Is Nordlocker open source?
Nordlocker is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Is Nordlocker end-to-end encrypted?
Nordlocker describes itself as end-to-end encrypted on its own site. Nobody here has audited that.
Does Nordlocker have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of NordLocker Business, no credit card required.
Who makes Nordlocker?
Nordlocker is made by Nordvpn S.A.
What are the alternatives to Nordlocker?
The closest alternatives to Nordlocker in our directory are Tresorit, Proton Drive, Sync.com, Internxt and Cryptomator.
How does Nordlocker compare with other file storage and sync services?
Nordlocker's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 4 of the 45 other file storage and sync services we grade, and level with 8.
Is Nordlocker good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Nordlocker D for value for money. Its paid plans start at $29.99 a month, against a middle price of $6.32 for the category: 36 of the 37 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Nordlocker?
To replace Nordlocker 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 Nordlocker’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 Nordlocker'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 Nordvpn S.A. Prices change, so check nordlocker.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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categories
739
price changes on record
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apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Nordlocker, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/nordlocker
- 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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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Nordlocker’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Nordlocker is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Nordvpn S.A. Prices and plans change: check nordlocker.com before you buy.