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Filen alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Filen: small company with limited support capacity, and few team and collaboration features. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Filen, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Proton Drive currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Internxt logoInternxtFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
2MEGA logoMEGAFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 459.6
3Icedrive logoIcedriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 457.2
4Koofr logoKoofrFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 455.3
  1. Internxt logo

    1. InternxtTop pick

    Best for: Privacy-focused individuals who want open-source code and EU jurisdiction

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Filen

    Another open-source encrypted European provider with lifetime plans.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption with open-source, audited apps
    • Lifetime plans and a refund window
    • Linux desktop app

    Cons

    • Free tier is only 1 GB
    • Desktop sync is less mature than established rivals
    • Heavy promotional pricing makes real costs hard to compare
    Visit Internxt Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Internxt a good Filen alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    1 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, and audited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Post-quantum encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Refund window
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026internxt.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. MEGA logo

    2. MEGA

    Best for: People who want large, encrypted storage with apps on every platform

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Filen

    Larger encrypted service with built-in chat and VPN.

    Pros

    • Client-side zero-knowledge encryption
    • Apps for every major OS including Linux
    • Bundles chat, VPN and a password manager

    Cons

    • Transfer quotas limit free accounts
    • Download speeds can be inconsistent
    • Prices are set in euros
    Visit MEGA Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MEGA a good Filen alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Operating since
    2013
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mega.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Zero-knowledge, client-side
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mega.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Largest Pro plan
    Up to 20 TB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mega.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Source code
    Published
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mega.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Icedrive logo

    3. Icedrive

    Best for: Individuals who want cheap encrypted storage mounted as a drive

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Filen

    Encrypted storage with a polished virtual drive.

    Pros

    • Client-side encryption included on paid plans
    • Virtual drive that streams files on demand
    • Lifetime plans available

    Cons

    • Few collaboration or team features
    • Smaller company with a shorter track record
    • Sharing controls are basic
    Visit Icedrive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Icedrive a good Filen alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    Client-side Twofish, zero-knowledge
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
    File versioning
    90 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
    2 TB plan
    $9.99/month regular price
    Checked Oct 25, 2026icedrive.net(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Koofr logo

    4. Koofr

    Best for: People who want cheap EU storage and one place to manage several cloud accounts

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Filen

    European storage without encryption by default but with multi-cloud tools.

    Pros

    • Connects Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive in one view
    • No trackers and EU-only data centres
    • Cheap, granular plans with WebDAV support

    Cons

    • Regular storage is not end-to-end encrypted
    • Basic-looking apps
    • Small company
    Visit Koofr Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Koofr a good Filen alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    10 GB, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026koofr.eu(opens source in a new tab)
    1 TB plan
    10 EUR/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026koofr.eu(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    EU data centres
    Checked Oct 25, 2026koofr.eu(opens source in a new tab)
    Tracking
    No trackers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026koofr.eu(opens source in a new tab)

The best Filen alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Proton Drive logo

Best Filen alternative for most people

Proton Drive

Encrypted storage from a larger, longer-running privacy company.

Internxt logo

Best Filen alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Internxt

Another open-source encrypted European provider with lifetime plans.

MEGA logo

Best Filen alternative for Mac

MEGA

Larger encrypted service with built-in chat and VPN.

Icedrive logo

Best Filen alternative for Windows

Icedrive

Encrypted storage with a polished virtual drive.

Koofr logo

Best Filen alternative for Linux

Koofr

European storage without encryption by default but with multi-cloud tools.

Proton Drive logo

Best Filen alternative for iPhone and Android

Proton Drive

Encrypted storage from a larger, longer-running privacy company.

Proton Drive logo

Best Filen alternative for working in the browser

Proton Drive

Encrypted storage from a larger, longer-running privacy company.

Filen alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Filen?

Proton Drive ranks first right now. Encrypted storage from a larger, longer-running privacy company. Internxt and MEGA follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Filen?

Yes. Proton Drive (free plan + paid), Internxt (free plan + paid), MEGA (free plan + paid) and Icedrive (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Filen?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Filen alternatives work on Linux?

Internxt, MEGA, Icedrive and Koofr run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Filen?

The complaints we hear most: small company with limited support capacity; few team and collaboration features; prices in euros only.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Filen, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.