Best Secure Cloud Storage in 2026
Updated
In short: Cryptee is ranked #1 of 30 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Ente Photos and Filen. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Ente Photos. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Internxt Drive at €0.83/mo.
Secure cloud storage services keep files online, with differences in privacy controls, device support, and storage terms. Compare zero-knowledge encryption and sharing controls alongside data jurisdiction and client platforms to understand how each service handles privacy and access. File version history can matter when you need to revisit an earlier copy. Included storage, free plans, and paid-from prices help you assess practical fit and cost. Filen, MEGA, and Proton Drive lead the ranking, followed by Sync.com and Tresorit. Use the listed criteria to weigh how you need to store, access, and share files.
30 secure cloud storage ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
9 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CrypteeWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | €3/mo | 6.8 | |
| 2 | Ente PhotosWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $2.49/mo | 6.8 | |
| 3 | FilenWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | €1.99/mo | 6.8 | |
| 4 | PlientWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $9/mo | 6.8 | |
| 5 | Internxt DriveWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | €0.83/mo | 6.7 | |
| 6 | PigCloudWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · API | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | €2.99/mo | 6.7 | |
| 7 | Proton DriveWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 5 of 6 | Free | 6.7 | |
| 8 | MEGAWindows · Mac · Linux · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 9 | NordLockerWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 10 | FileLuWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · API · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | $5/mo | 5.8 |
| 11 | TresoritWindows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.7 |
| 12 | Sync.comWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | $8/mo | 5.6 |
| 13 | InfiniDriveWeb · Windows · Mac · Android | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 14 | Scramble CloudWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 15 | DaemonClient DriveWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 16 | HoodikWeb · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 17 | MeshHoldWeb · Windows · Linux · Android | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 18 | PreVeilWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 19 | Tahoe-LAFSWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 20 | Vault DeskWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 21 | Vternal VaultWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 22 | Hex CitadelWeb · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | NestWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | SecureSafe FilesWeb · Windows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 5 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 25 | SefalyWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
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Questions about this list
Which secure cloud storage is ranked first on Freedom251?
Cryptee is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 6.8. Ente Photos is second and Filen third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Internxt Drive has the lowest first paid tier we found: €0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.