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PrivateStorage vs Silvora Cloud

Both stand on secure cloud storage. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

PrivateStorage

Paid AndroidLinuxMac+1

PrivateStorage combines local encryption, accountless access, and folder syncing across desktop systems, with Android also listed. Consider its limits on individual files and sharing, and keep the Recovery Key safe.

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Silvora Cloud

Free plan Android

Silvora Cloud combines device-side encryption with file syncing and sharing, and offers a free 1GB plan. Its beta status, Android testing availability, and strict recovery limitation are important to weigh before storing files.

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The facts

	PrivateStorage	Silvora Cloud
Free plan	No	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Linux, Mac, Windows	Android
Lowest paid plan	Storage-time: $6.50, paid once	Pro: ₹199 a month
Plans published	1	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	private.storage	silvora.cloud
On secure cloud storage	#29 of 30	#25 of 30

PrivateStorage: what it does well

Encrypts folders on the device before upload.
Capability codes provide access without an account.
Extra encrypted pieces support recovery if a server is unavailable.
Recovery Key can restore access on another device.

What to know first

Individual files cannot be added.
Sharing is not currently available.
Losing the Recovery Key means files cannot be recovered.
No free plan or trial.

Silvora Cloud: what it does well

Encrypts files on-device before upload.
Users retain control of encryption keys.
Free plan includes 1GB with no time limit.
Deleted files stay recoverable in Trash for seven days.

What to know first

Android app is in closed testing.
The service is in limited beta.
Losing both recovery credentials makes files unrecoverable.
Silvora can see email, file sizes, and timestamps.

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