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Tresorit alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Tresorit: no free plan, and pricier than most encrypted rivals. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Tresorit, 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
1Proton Drive logoProton DriveFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 566.5
2Sync.com logoSync.comFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 462.6
3Egnyte logoEgnytePaidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 459.6
4Box logoBoxFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 357.2
5Nextcloud logoNextcloudOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 455.3
  1. Proton Drive logo

    1. Proton DriveTop pick

    Best for: People who want encrypted storage alongside an encrypted email account

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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tresorit

    Cheaper encrypted storage with a free plan, bundled with Proton Mail.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption including filenames
    • Open-source, audited apps
    • Bundles well with Proton Mail, VPN and Pass

    Cons

    • Linux support lags behind other platforms
    • Fewer third-party integrations
    • Sync is slower than mainstream services on big libraries
    Visit Proton Drive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Proton Drive a good Tresorit alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Drive Plus
    $4.99/month for 200 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Version history
    Up to 10 years on Drive Plus
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Based in
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026proton.me(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Sync.com logo

    2. Sync.com

    Best for: Privacy-minded people and small teams who still need easy sharing links

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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tresorit

    Similar zero-knowledge sharing at a lower price for small teams.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption on by default
    • Full sharing toolkit: expiring links, file requests, passwords
    • Long version history on paid plans

    Cons

    • No Linux desktop client
    • Limited online editing and search
    • Free plan is small
    Visit Sync.com 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 Sync.com a good Tresorit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    5 GB
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2011
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    Over 2 million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sync.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Egnyte logo

    3. Egnyte

    Best for: Regulated mid-sized firms that need file sharing plus data governance

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tresorit

    Broader governance and hybrid storage for larger regulated firms.

    Pros

    • Strong sensitive-data and permission governance
    • Hybrid local caching for large files
    • Industry-specific compliance features

    Cons

    • No free plan
    • Complex for small teams
    • Higher tiers get expensive
    Visit Egnyte 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 Egnyte a good Tresorit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $22 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026egnyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Top listed plan
    $48 per user/month, billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026egnyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI
    Included in every plan
    Checked Oct 25, 2026egnyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026egnyte.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Box logo

    4. Box

    Best for: Companies that need governed file sharing, compliance and workflows

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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tresorit

    Enterprise compliance features with far more integrations.

    Pros

    • Strong admin, retention and compliance controls
    • Deep integrations with business apps
    • Built-in e-signature and workflow automation

    Cons

    • Tiny per-file upload limit on the free plan
    • Business plans need several seats
    • Overkill for personal use
    Visit Box 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 Box a good Tresorit alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan upload limit
    250 MB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personal Pro upload limit
    5 GB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business Plus upload limit
    15 GB per file
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.box.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Nextcloud logo

    5. Nextcloud

    Best for: Organisations and tinkerers who want Google Drive features on their own server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Tresorit

    Self-host with end-to-end encryption to keep files entirely in-house.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and fully self-hostable
    • Large app ecosystem beyond files
    • Data stays wherever you choose to run it

    Cons

    • You handle updates, backups and performance
    • Can feel slow on modest hardware
    • Quality varies across community apps
    Visit Nextcloud 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 Nextcloud a good Tresorit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise price
    From €71.29 per user/year (100 users)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Client apps
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nextcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Tresorit alternative for…

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

Proton Drive logo

Best Tresorit alternative for most people

Proton Drive

Cheaper encrypted storage with a free plan, bundled with Proton Mail.

Nextcloud logo

Best Tresorit alternative for a free option

Nextcloud

Self-host with end-to-end encryption to keep files entirely in-house.

Sync.com logo

Best Tresorit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Sync.com

Similar zero-knowledge sharing at a lower price for small teams.

Nextcloud logo

Best Tresorit alternative for open source

Nextcloud

Self-host with end-to-end encryption to keep files entirely in-house.

Nextcloud logo

Best Tresorit alternative for self-hosting

Nextcloud

Self-host with end-to-end encryption to keep files entirely in-house.

Egnyte logo

Best Tresorit alternative for Mac

Egnyte

Broader governance and hybrid storage for larger regulated firms.

Box logo

Best Tresorit alternative for Windows

Box

Enterprise compliance features with far more integrations.

Nextcloud logo

Best Tresorit alternative for Linux

Nextcloud

Self-host with end-to-end encryption to keep files entirely in-house.

Proton Drive logo

Best Tresorit alternative for iPhone and Android

Proton Drive

Cheaper encrypted storage with a free plan, bundled with Proton Mail.

Proton Drive logo

Best Tresorit alternative for working in the browser

Proton Drive

Cheaper encrypted storage with a free plan, bundled with Proton Mail.

Tresorit alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Tresorit?

Proton Drive ranks first right now. Cheaper encrypted storage with a free plan, bundled with Proton Mail. Sync.com and Egnyte follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Tresorit?

Yes. Proton Drive (free plan + paid), Sync.com (free plan + paid), Box (free plan + paid) and Nextcloud (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Tresorit?

Yes: Nextcloud. Nextcloud can also be self-hosted.

Which Tresorit alternatives work on Linux?

Nextcloud runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Tresorit?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; pricier than most encrypted rivals; entry personal plan has small storage and file-size limits.

How is this list ranked?

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