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Best Cloud Storage Services for Windows in 2026
11 of the 12 cloud storage services ranked on listme.name match: they officially support Windows. The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
Google Drive
The most complete free package here, with desktop sync, document scanning in the mobile apps and Docs, Sheets and Slides. Its storage is shared with Gmail and Photos, so a full mailbox leaves less room for files.
Best for Users who want free storage tied to Google's office apps
WindowsmacOSAndroidiOSWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 2
Dropbox
Solid sync and sharing with version history and file recovery, but its free Basic plan holds only 2 GB. It suits shared folders across a team, and its business plans are priced per user.
Best for Shared folders and version history for teams
WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 3
Proton Drive
The strongest privacy option here, with end-to-end encryption and apps for mobile, desktop, command line and web. Its 5 GB free plan is small, and files over 5 GB need a paid plan to share.
Best for Encrypted storage for private files on every device
iOSAndroidWindowsmacOSCommand lineWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 4
Microsoft OneDrive
Built into Windows, with folder backup and Microsoft 365 co-editing, and a free allowance. Files are not end-to-end encrypted by default, unlike Proton Drive or Sync.com.
Best for Windows and Microsoft 365 users who want built-in sync
WindowsmacOSiOSAndroidWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 5
MEGA
The most generous free allowance here, with end-to-end encryption and desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux. The comparisons are the vendor's own, and its Pro plans bundle VPN and password extras.
Best for Large encrypted free storage with desktop sync
WindowsmacOSLinuxWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 6
iCloud Drive
The easiest choice for Apple households, built into iPhone, iPad and Mac. Its 5 GB free allowance is small, and Apple's page lists no Android app, so Android users rely on iCloud.com.
Best for Apple device owners who want built-in sync
iOS, iPadOSmacOSWindowsWebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 7
Nextcloud
The only open-source service here, under AGPL, and it runs on a server you control. It asks more of you than the hosted services, because updates, backups and security fall to you unless you pay a provider.
Best for Self-hosted file sync for teams and privacy-minded users
WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSWebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 8
Seafile
Open-source file sync you can run on your own server, with clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The server core is AGPL-3.0, and the company offers SeafilePlus Cloud as a paid hosted option.
Best for Teams that want self-hosted file sync
WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 9
Filen
Zero-knowledge encrypted storage with web, desktop, mobile and CLI apps, and open-source clients under AGPL-3.0. It mounts as a network drive on Windows, macOS and Linux, though its homepage does not state the free storage size.
Best for Developers and privacy users who want a network drive
WebWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand lineFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source
- 10
Sync
A privacy-focused service with Windows Explorer and Finder integration and per-user folder permissions for teams. Its 5 GB free plan matches Proton Drive's, but the desktop apps cover Windows and macOS only in this entry.
Best for Teams wanting per-user folder permissions on desktop
WindowsmacOSFree plan, paid upgrades
- 11
pCloud
Covers five platforms, including Linux, with a free plan of up to 10 GB. This entry does not assess its encryption design, so check its security pages before storing sensitive files.
Best for Mixed-OS households that want apps on Linux
WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Free storage | Self-hosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Google Drive | 91.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSAndroidiOSWeb | Up to 15 GB, shared with Gmail and Photos | No |
 Dropbox | 88.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidWeb | 2 GB | No |
 Proton Drive | 88.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroidWindowsmacOSCommand lineWeb | 5 GB | No |
 Microsoft OneDrive | 87.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSiOSAndroidWeb | Small free allowance | No |
 MEGA | 86.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxWeb | 20 GB | No |
 iCloud Drive | 85.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOS, iPadOSmacOSWindowsWeb | 5 GB | No |
 Nextcloud | 84.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted | Set by your server | Yes |
 Seafile | 83.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidSelf-hosted | Depends on your own server | Yes |
 Filen | 81.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line | Free plan; size not stated on homepage | No |
 Sync | 80.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOS | 5 GB | No |
 pCloud | 79.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid | Up to 10 GB | No |
