Internxt Drive

Internxt Drive is encrypted cloud storage for syncing and backing up files, suited to people who want privacy-focused storage across desktop and mobile, with command-line options for developers. Its security and backup features are compelling, but the free tier is small and paid plans put firm limits on file size and recovery time.

Overview

Internxt says Drive combines zero-knowledge encryption with post-quantum methods, including Kyber 512 and AES-256. Shared files can be sent using encrypted, password-protected links that can later be revoked. That makes it a stronger fit for people who need control over shared access than a basic storage folder.

Scheduled encrypted backups extend Drive beyond syncing and can help guard against ransomware and accidental loss. Internxt states that the product is HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 compliant; it also says its code is public on GitHub and has been externally audited. These claims may matter to organizations assessing privacy and compliance, though they do not change the storage and retention limits of each plan.

Key features

• Encrypted sharing: Password protection and revocable links offer practical control over who can access shared files and for how long.
• Scheduled backups: Encrypted backups provide an added safeguard, but the plan's storage quota and per-file cap determine how much data can be protected.
• Developer and infrastructure access: Internxt CLI provides command-line access to Drive data and supports WebDAV. Rclone and NAS support make it relevant to users managing storage or backups through those tools.
• Recovery limits: Paid plans retain trashed files for 7 to 30 days. The shorter window on the entry plan leaves less time to recover an accidentally deleted file.

Pricing

Internxt uses a freemium model. The free plan provides 1 GB of encrypted cloud storage at no cost, so it works for a small trial or a limited set of files, not as a substantial backup destination.

• Essential: €9.99 a year, billed monthly on an annual plan charged for one year, with 1 TB storage, a 10 GB per-file limit, and 7-day trash retention. This is the entry paid option for users with modest storage needs and files within the cap.
• Premium: €19.99 a year, billed monthly on an annual plan charged for one year, with 3 TB, a 50 GB per-file limit, and 14-day trash retention. The extra capacity and longer recovery window suit larger personal or family libraries.
• Ultimate: €29.99 a year, billed monthly on an annual plan charged for one year, with 5 TB, a 100 GB per-file limit, and 30-day trash retention. It is the strongest fit for users storing more data or needing more time to restore deleted files.
• Essential Lifetime, Premium Lifetime, and Ultimate Lifetime: These offer 1 TB, 3 TB, and 5 TB respectively, with custom pricing.

The cheaper paid tier gives up capacity, per-file allowance, and recovery time. Choose by the largest individual files you need to store as well as total capacity: a larger quota will not help with a file that exceeds that plan's cap.

Platforms

Drive is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with API access. That range covers the major desktop and mobile platforms, while CLI, WebDAV, Rclone, and NAS support add options for technical users.

Who it's for

Internxt Drive is best suited to privacy-conscious individuals, families, businesses, and developers who want encrypted storage plus scheduled backups and controlled sharing. It is less suitable for people who need a large free allowance, unrestricted file sizes, or a longer trash-recovery period than their plan provides.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Zero-knowledge and post-quantum encryption, plus encrypted links that can be password-protected and revoked, support tighter privacy controls.
• Pro: Scheduled encrypted backups, CLI access, WebDAV, Rclone, and NAS support accommodate backup and management workflows beyond ordinary file syncing.
• Pro: The top listed paid plan reaches 5 TB, a 100 GB per-file limit, and 30-day trash retention.
• Con: The free plan's 1 GB is too limited for most substantial file libraries or backup needs.
• Con: Paid plans still cap individual files at 10 GB, 50 GB, or 100 GB, and trash retention at 7, 14, or 30 days.
• Con: Lifetime plan prices are custom, so they cannot be weighed against the annual options from the published amounts alone.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, browse File Sharing Software, Secure Cloud Storage, or Cloud Storage Services.

• Koofr is worth comparing if a larger free allowance matters: its free plan includes 10 GB, versus Internxt's 1 GB.
• Google Drive is a clearer fit if 15 GB of free storage is the priority; its free plan includes that amount with a Google Account.
• pCloud offers 10 GB on its free plan, making it an option for users who want more free storage than Internxt provides.
• Icedrive also offers 10 GB free, and may suit users comparing free-tier capacity.
• OpenDrive provides 5 GB free with a 100 MB maximum file size and a 1 GB/day bandwidth limit, a different set of trade-offs for users whose files fit those caps.
• Proton Drive offers 5 GB on its free plan, so it is another option for users seeking more free capacity than Internxt's allowance.
• Send Anywhere is an alternative for users focused on sending files through transfer links or keys.
• Microsoft PowerPoint is an alternative for users seeking presentation software.

Verdict

Choose Internxt Drive if encrypted storage, scheduled backups, revocable sharing, or command-line access matter more than a generous free tier. Its range of capacities and recovery windows makes it adaptable, but users with large individual files should check the per-file cap before committing, and anyone wanting more free space should compare alternatives.