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Yandex Disk alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Yandex Disk: data is subject to Russian law, and payments and access can be hard from some countries. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Yandex Disk, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Drive currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MEGA logoMEGAFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +44 of 462.6
2pCloud logopCloudFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +35 of 559.6
3Koofr logoKoofrFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 457.2
  1. MEGA logo

    1. MEGATop pick

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

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

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Yandex Disk

    Encrypted storage with large plans and apps everywhere.

    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 ×0.387
    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 MEGA a good Yandex Disk 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)
  2. pCloud logo

    2. pCloud

    Best for: People who would rather pay once than keep a storage subscription

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Yandex Disk

    Lifetime plans and a choice of EU or US data storage.

    Pros

    • Lifetime plans avoid recurring fees
    • Choice of EU or US data location
    • Virtual drive with a Linux client

    Cons

    • Client-side encryption costs extra
    • Lifetime value depends on the company lasting
    • Frequent sales and upsells make pricing hard to read
    Visit pCloud 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 pCloud a good Yandex Disk alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Lifetime plans
    From 500 GB, one-time payment
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime 2 TB
    499 USD (sale price at check)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Company base
    Switzerland
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Data location
    Europe or USA
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
    File size limit
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026pcloud.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Koofr logo

    3. 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

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Yandex Disk

    Cheap EU-based storage without tracking.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Koofr a good Yandex Disk 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 Yandex Disk alternative for…

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

Google Drive logo

Best Yandex Disk alternative for most people

Google Drive

Global alternative with more free space and collaborative editing.

MEGA logo

Best Yandex Disk alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MEGA

Encrypted storage with large plans and apps everywhere.

pCloud logo

Best Yandex Disk alternative for Mac

pCloud

Lifetime plans and a choice of EU or US data storage.

Koofr logo

Best Yandex Disk alternative for Windows

Koofr

Cheap EU-based storage without tracking.

MEGA logo

Best Yandex Disk alternative for Linux

MEGA

Encrypted storage with large plans and apps everywhere.

Google Drive logo

Best Yandex Disk alternative for iPhone and Android

Google Drive

Global alternative with more free space and collaborative editing.

Google Drive logo

Best Yandex Disk alternative for working in the browser

Google Drive

Global alternative with more free space and collaborative editing.

Yandex Disk alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Yandex Disk?

Google Drive ranks first right now. Global alternative with more free space and collaborative editing. MEGA and pCloud follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Yandex Disk?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Yandex Disk?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Yandex Disk alternatives work on Linux?

MEGA, pCloud and Koofr run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Yandex Disk?

The complaints we hear most: data is subject to Russian law; payments and access can be hard from some countries; linux client is console only.

How is this list ranked?

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