Filen The European alternative to Google Drive
Open SourceEnd-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany
Germany Cloud Storage instead of Google Drive
About Filen
Filen offers cloud storage with client-side encryption and German data centers. The open-source clients and local hosting options enable a fully transparent infrastructure, in contrast to Google Drive.
Highlights
- ✓ End-to-end encryption – zero-knowledge
- ✓ Open source – all apps available on GitHub
- ✓ Integrated encrypted notes (Filen Notes)
- ✓ Affordable lifetime plan from 19.99 €
- ✓ Desktop sync, mobile app, web interface
Why European?
- → German startup under strict EU data protection law
- → GDPR-compliant, servers located in Germany
- → No CLOUD Act – US authorities have no access
- → Funded by users, not investors or data trading
Pricing
Free (10 GB) · 200 GB from 1.99 €/month · 2 TB from 8.99 €/month · Lifetime 100 GB one-time 19.99 €
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