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Best Cloud storage in 2026

Cloud storage tools let you store and access files through online services. This guide is for people comparing storage, limits, security, device support and controls before choosing a service.

66 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Seafile
by Seafile
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Seafile offers broad platform coverage and a choice between self-hosted and cloud editions. Check user minimums, storage limits, and unlisted tier prices when selecting a plan.

9.1 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo Visit site
2

Internxt Drive

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Internxt Drive pairs encrypted storage with backup, versioning, sharing, and command-line access. Compare the storage, per-file limits, and trash retention for each plan with your needs.

9.0 Free plan · paid from €9.99/mo (annual) Visit site
3

Filen
by Filen
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Filen combines encrypted cloud storage with syncing, notes, chats and developer tools. Before relying on a free account for long-term storage, note its three-month inactivity deletion policy.

9.0 Free plan · paid from €1.99/mo Visit site
4

Microsoft OneDrive
by Microsoft OneDrive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

7.7 Free plan Visit site
5

Box
by Box
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

7.7 Free plan Visit site
6

Google Cloud Storage
by Google Cloud Storage
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Google Cloud Storage offers several ways to store, manage, transfer, and access unstructured data.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
7

Google Drive
by Google Drive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Google Drive pairs file storage and sharing with team drives, integrations, and security controls.

7.7 Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
8

Amazon S3

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Amazon S3 combines elastic object storage with versioning, replication, analytics integrations, and security controls.

7.7 From $0.02/mo Visit site
9

ownCloud
by ownCloud
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Choose ownCloud if your team needs file synchronization, sharing and collaboration with a choice of deployment model.

7.6 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
10

Nextcloud Files
by Nextcloud Files
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6

Nextcloud Files combines broad platform support with detailed sharing, security, storage, and collaboration controls.

7.6 Free plan · paid from €71.29/user/yr Visit site
11

Zoho WorkDrive
by Zoho WorkDrive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Zoho WorkDrive offers cross-platform team storage with versioning and administration features.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $2.50/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
12

Tresorit
by Tresorit
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Tresorit offers a range of personal and business storage plans with zero-knowledge encryption. Check the listed storage, file-size, device, and user limits to see which plan fits.

7.6 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
13

Proton Drive
by Proton Drive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Choose Proton Drive if its listed storage capacities, supported platforms, and encryption and versioning features fit your needs.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
14

MEGA

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

Choose MEGA if encrypted storage and cross-device file access are central to your needs.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
15

pCloud
by pCloud
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

pCloud combines multi-platform storage, sharing, backup, and offline access, with a free plan of up to 10 GB.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $59.88/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
16

Yandex Disk

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Choose Yandex Disk if you want cloud storage with broad desktop and mobile support, web previews, and configurable public links.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
17

iCloud Drive

Free plan iPhoneMacWeb+1

iCloud Drive combines cross-device file syncing with link sharing and real-time collaboration.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
18

FileCloud
by FileCloud
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

FileCloud offers several deployment choices and a broad set of sharing, collaboration, and security controls.

7.5 From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
19

Sync.com
by Sync.com
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Sync.com provides cross-platform storage with encryption, versioning, and team administration features.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
20

IDrive
by IDrive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

IDrive combines device backups, file version history, archive retention, and restore options across desktop, mobile, server, and NAS platforms.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $0.25/mo Visit site
21

Jottacloud
by Jottacloud
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Jottacloud offers a free 5 GB tier, device backup, and version restoration, with additional home and business options.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
22

TeamDrive
by TeamDrive
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

TeamDrive offers multi-platform file storage with versioning, encryption, and organizational controls. Buyers should match storage and seat allocations carefully, since configurations and prices vary.

7.4 Free plan · paid from €6.33/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
23

Koofr
by Koofr
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

Koofr combines file storage, synchronization, external cloud connections, and sharing across desktop and mobile platforms. Its free plan includes 10 GB, while paid plans begin at €0.50/mo (annual).

7.4 Free plan · paid from €0.50/mo (annual) Visit site
24

Pydio Cells
by Pydio Cells
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

Pydio Cells combines a free Home option with paid plans aimed at larger deployments.

7.4 Free plan · paid from €3,280/user/yr Visit site
25

NordLocker
by NordLocker
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

Choose NordLocker if you want zero-knowledge encrypted storage with Windows, mobile, and browser access, and its 3 GB free plan or larger storage options fit your needs.

7.4 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site

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Check whether a service has a free plan or trial, what its open-source licence allows, and what paid use costs. Compare storage and file-size limits, versioning, encryption, supported platforms and business controls.

Questions

Do cloud storage tools have free plans?

A free plan is offered by tools in this category. Check the plan's storage, file-size and feature limits before moving files.

Can I try a cloud storage service before paying?

A free trial is offered by tools in this category. Check its duration and terms before relying on trial access.

Which devices and systems are supported?

Platforms covered here include Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, web and Linux. Check the service page for the platforms you use.

What security feature should I compare?

Zero-knowledge encryption is one comparison field. Review how a service handles encryption and whether it fits your privacy needs.

Are open-source cloud storage tools available?

Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Check the licence before reading, changing or redistributing code.

What should businesses compare?

Compare business admin controls along with storage, file-size limits, versioning, encryption, platforms and paid pricing.

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