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Filen vs Google Drive
Both stand on cloud storage services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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.
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Google Drive pairs file storage and sharing with team drives, integrations, and security controls. A Google Account includes up to 15 GB, with larger storage options and a 14-day Workspace trial listed.
Visit Google DriveThe facts
| Filen | Google Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro I: €1.99 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 11 |
| Maker | Filen | Google Drive |
| Website | filen.io | workspace.google.com |
| On cloud storage services | #1 of 64 | #14 of 64 |
Filen: what it does well
- Client-side, end-to-end encryption.
- Free account includes 10GB storage.
- Available across desktop, mobile and web.
- Includes encrypted notes and chats.
- Offers TypeScript, Rust and Go SDKs.
What to know first
- Inactive free-account data is deleted after three months.
- Free account storage is 10GB.
- Paid plans start at €1.99/mo.
Google Drive: what it does well
- Free Google Accounts include up to 15 GB.
- Files can be shared with three permission levels.
- Shared drives support team file management.
- Mobile app scans documents into searchable PDFs.
- Integrates with Google Workspace and listed third-party services.
What to know first
- Additional storage costs vary.
- Storage above included capacity may require a paid plan.
- Workspace trial lasts 14 days.
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