Filen
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with open-source apps
- #10 of 12 in best cloud storage services
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- Open source
- WebWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line
Ranked 10 of 12 in best cloud storage services
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
About Filen
Filen describes its service as zero-knowledge, client-side encrypted cloud storage. It says neither the company nor any other service agency can access the stored files, and the homepage lists web, desktop, mobile and CLI apps.
The homepage says all of Filen's apps are open source. The desktop client can be mounted as a network drive on Windows, macOS or Linux through its CLI, desktop client or SDK, and it supports WebDAV and S3 access. The desktop client repository is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and the homepage offers a start without a credit card.
Key features
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Web, desktop, mobile and CLI
- Network drive mounting
- WebDAV and S3 access
- AGPL-3.0 desktop client
Strengths
- Zero-knowledge encryption, per its homepage
- Desktop client mounts as a network drive
Limits
- Mobile apps are listed without OS details on the homepage
- Free plan size is not stated on the homepage
Where Filen ranks
How Filen compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Free storage | Self-hosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#8 Seafile | 83.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidSelf-hosted | Depends on your own server | Yes |
#9 Internxt | 82.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | 1 GB | No |
| #10Filen | 81.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebWindowsmacOSLinuxCommand line | Free plan; size not stated on homepage | No |
#11 Sync | 80.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOS | 5 GB | No |
#12 pCloud | 79.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroid | Up to 10 GB | No |
The full comparison table for best cloud storage services has all 12 products.
Questions about Filen
- Is Filen free?
- Filen can be used without paying: Free to get started with no card needed; paid plans for more. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Filen open source?
- Yes. Filen publishes its source code under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Filen support?
- Filen is available on: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line.
- What is Filen best for?
- Developers and privacy users who want a network drive. In our ranking of cloud storage services it is number 10 of 12 with a score of 81.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Filen?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Google Drive, Dropbox, Proton Drive, Microsoft OneDrive.
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