FileLu

What FileLu is

FileLu is a cloud storage and file backup service established in 2020 by FileLu, which is headquartered in Florida, United States. It offers web access, mobile and desktop platforms, an API, and an extension. The free plan allows uploads of files up to 10 GB each and provides 5 GB of daily download bandwidth. Premium removes the per-file upload size limit and adds bulk folder downloads and the ability to upload thousands of files at once. Premium plans cost $6 a month, $60 a year, or $350, paid once, with the storage amount selected on the page.

FileLu supports S3-compatible storage, Rclone, Rsync, FTP, FTPS, and WebDAV. FileLu S5 integrates with tools such as AWS CLI, Restic, Kopia, Duplicati, Duplicacy, Proxmox, Synology Hyper Backup, Cyberduck, Mountain Duck, and Python boto3. Premium includes direct links and public or private folder sharing. Family or team sharing is available with 2 TB or more, and custom branded sharing pages with 4 TB or more. FileLu says transfers use SSL, files are encrypted at its data center, and its SSCE private key is not stored on its servers. Losing that key means encrypted files cannot be recovered. The Premium page also lists MCP access for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Codex, and other AI apps.

Who it suits

FileLu suits individuals and organizations looking for cloud storage, file backup, or file sharing across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. Its protocols and integrations also fit backup workflows involving command-line tools, NAS devices, servers, or other storage software.

Limits

The free plan limits each upload to 10 GB and daily downloads to 5 GB. Family or team sharing requires a plan with at least 2 TB, and branded sharing pages require at least 4 TB.

Getting started

1. Visit the FileLu website.
2. Choose the free plan or select a Premium monthly, yearly, or lifetime plan and storage amount.
3. Use the web platform, or choose a listed platform such as Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, or Windows.
4. Connect through a supported protocol or FileLu S5 integration if your workflow uses those tools.

Verdict

Choose FileLu if you need cloud storage with broad protocol support, integrations, or backup options, and want a free plan with uploads up to 10 GB per file. Premium is relevant for unlimited file size uploads and expanded sharing features. Look elsewhere if the 5 GB daily free download allowance or the risk of losing access to SSCE-encrypted files does not suit your needs.