Yandex Disk
What Yandex Disk is
Yandex Disk is a cloud storage service for keeping files online and managing them from internet-connected devices. Its free plan provides 5 GB of storage, and the service supports file versioning. Users can access it on the web and through platforms for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. The desktop application can sync selected files and folders with the cloud, though desktop sync requires a Yandex 360 plan. From the web interface, users can preview supported documents, images, archives, ebooks, audio, and video. Files and folders can be shared using public links with configurable access settings. Mobile apps can automatically upload photos and videos; paid plans offer unlimited storage for eligible phone media. Storage is shared with Yandex Mail emails and attachments. Yandex says files are scanned by antivirus software and information transferred through its app or site is encrypted. Personal, family, and Pro plans offer different storage amounts and upload limits. The service also has business admin controls, while Linux users can manage files with a console client. WebDAV access requires a Yandex 360 plan.
Who it suits
Yandex Disk suits people who want cloud file access across desktop and mobile platforms, with web previews and link sharing. It can also suit families who need storage per member or businesses that need admin controls.
What it does well
- Free plan includes 5 GB of cloud storage.
- Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web.
- Web interface previews supported documents, images, archives, ebooks, audio, and video.
- Share files and folders through public links with configurable access.
- Mobile apps can automatically upload photos and videos.
- Includes file versioning and business admin controls.
What to know first
- Desktop file syncing requires a Yandex 360 plan.
- WebDAV access requires a Yandex 360 plan.
- Yandex Mail emails and attachments share the Disk storage quota.
- Monthly uploads are limited relative to plan storage capacity.
Limits
The Free plan includes 5 GB of storage. Monthly uploads are capped at twice storage capacity for Personal and Family plans and three times storage capacity for the Work plan; desktop syncing and WebDAV access require a Yandex 360 plan.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Personal 1 TB annual | When paying for a year · 1 TB storage | $22.75 a year |
| Family 1 TB annual | When paying for a year · 1 TB per member · 8 members | $31.89 a year |
| Pro 3 TB annual | When paying for a year · 3 TB storage · 100 GB file uploads | $75 a year |
| Free | 5 GB storage | Free |
| Pro 3 TB | monthly · 3 TB Disk · files up to 100 GB · higher upload limit · Wfolio galleries | $12.50 a month |
| Pro | Page shows $6.25/mon. when paying for a year. · 3 TB, 5 TB, 10 TB, 20 TB, or 30 TB · Upload files up to 100 GB · Monthly upload limit up to 3× storage capacity · Wfolio | $12.50 a month |
| Personal 200 GB | monthly · 200 GB Disk · unlimited phone photo/video uploads · files up to 50 GB | $2.11 a month |
| Personal | Monthly; page also shows annual discount pricing for 1 TB: $1,90/mo when paying for a year. · 200 GB or 1 TB storage · Unlimited photo and video uploads from phone · Upload files up to 50 GB | $211 a month |
The first 8 of 17 plans, as 360.yandex.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit https://360.yandex.com/disk/.
- Choose the Free plan or a paid Yandex 360 plan.
- Open Yandex Disk on the web or use a supported platform.
- Upload files, or select files and folders for desktop sync with a Yandex 360 plan.
Verdict
Choose Yandex Disk if you want cloud storage with broad desktop and mobile support, web previews, and configurable public links. Check the plan requirements if desktop syncing or WebDAV access is essential, and account for the shared quota with Yandex Mail.
Questions
Is Yandex Disk free?
Yes. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 5 GB of storage.
Which platforms does Yandex Disk support?
It supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Can I sync files with the desktop app?
The desktop application can sync selected files and folders with the cloud. Desktop sync requires a Yandex 360 plan.
Can I share files with other people?
Yes. Files and folders can be shared through public links, and link access settings can be configured.
How much do paid plans cost?
Personal 1 TB costs $3.17 a month or $22.75 a year. Pro 3 TB costs $12.50 a month or $75 a year; Family 1 TB costs $3.80 a month or $31.89 a year.
Does Yandex Disk support WebDAV?
Yes, but WebDAV access requires a Yandex 360 plan.
Facts from Yandex Disk's own pages
- API
- The REST API uses HTTP requests and OAuth tokens to let applications manage user files and save app data to Disk. · yandex.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Business admin controls
- Yes · 360.yandex.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Cloud storage
- Yandex Disk stores files in the cloud and lets users manage them from internet-connected devices. · yandex.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Company database facts
- Crunchbase lists YANDEX LLC, Moscow headquarters, 10,001+ employees and seven funding rounds, with amounts obscured on the public page. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company founded
- LinkedIn states that Yandex has delivered search and information services since 1997. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company identity
- The desktop licence identifies the rights holder as YANDEX LLC at 16 Leo Tolstoy Street, Moscow 119021, Russia. · yandex.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists Yandex as having 10,001+ employees and headquarters in Moscow. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Desktop clients
- Official help lists desktop applications for Windows, macOS and Linux. · yandex.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Device platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,Android · 360.yandex.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Document editing
- Yandex 360 includes browser-based creation, editing and viewing of text documents, spreadsheets and presentations. · 360.yandex.com, 15 Oct 2026
- File preview
- The web interface supports viewing documents, images, archives, ebooks, audio, and video in supported formats. · yandex.com, 8 Oct 2026
- File sharing
- Users can share files and folders through links, including password protection, expiration dates and download disabling on paid plans. · yandex.com, 15 Oct 2026
- File size limit
- 1 · 360.yandex.com, 20 Sept 2026
- File synchronization
- Desktop, mobile and web changes synchronize so files remain available across devices. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- File versioning
- Yes · 360.yandex.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · 360.yandex.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free storage
- The standard free version provides 5 GB of storage. · 360.yandex.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent security criticism
- Cloudwards rated security 40% and criticized the lack of zero-knowledge or end-to-end encryption and limited transparency. · cloudwards.net, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent support finding
- Cloudwards found email-only support, with paid users promised responses within three hours and free users told to expect 12 hours or longer. · cloudwards.net, 15 Oct 2026
- Independent sync criticism
- Cloudwards reported no selective or block-level sync and observed edited Word files producing duplicate versions instead of updating automatically. · cloudwards.net, 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Pro plan includes Wfolio features for client photo galleries and portfolio websites. · 360.yandex.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The desktop program is distributed under a non-transferable proprietary licence; the agreement reserves exclusive rights to Yandex and restricts modification or decompilation. · yandex.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Apple reviewers
- Complaints include missing batch-select-all upload, reports of disappeared photos and difficulty obtaining paid storage after payment. · apps.apple.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Google Play reviewers
- A repeated complaint is that downloads stop when the app is backgrounded unless battery or traffic-saving restrictions are changed. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
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