S3Drive
Client app that turns S3, WebDAV, SFTP or rclone storage into an end-to-end encrypted cloud drive.
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About S3Drive
S3Drive is a storage client rather than a storage company: you point it at an S3-compatible bucket (AWS, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Cloudflare R2, self-hosted MinIO) or at one of rclone's many back-ends, and it gives you a Dropbox-like drive on top. Files are encrypted on your device before upload, using rclone's open encryption scheme, so the data stays readable with rclone even without S3Drive. Apps run on Android, iOS, the desktop and in the browser, with photo backup, folder sync, mounting the bucket as a drive, versioning, search and encrypted share links that decrypt in the recipient's browser. Because you bring the storage, you pay the provider's own rates, or you can buy storage from S3Drive. The basic client is free; a yearly or lifetime licence unlocks drive mounting, all sync modes, background backup and the wider back-end list, with a separate business tier for commercial use. The client itself is closed source. It suits people who want encrypted, cheap object storage without being tied to one cloud drive vendor.
Best for: People who want an encrypted drive on top of cheap S3 storage or their own server.
Pros and cons
What works
- Works with any S3-compatible provider or self-hosted MinIO
- Client-side encryption compatible with rclone, so no lock-in
- Apps for phones, desktops and the browser
- Free basic tier; storage costs are paid straight to your provider
Why people leave
- The client is closed source
- Drive mount, full sync modes and background backup need a paid licence
- You have to set up and pay for storage separately unless you buy theirs
Top S3Drive alternatives
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Cryptomator68.8Open-source client-side encryption for any cloud drive folder, with free desktop apps.
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rclone64.8Free open-source command-line tool behind S3Drive's encryption, with mount and sync for 70+ back-ends.
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Filen61.8Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage where the provider supplies the storage for you.
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Internxt59.4Encrypted all-in-one cloud drive with its own storage plans and open-source clients.
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Proton Drive57.5End-to-end encrypted drive from Proton, simpler if you don't want to manage buckets.
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S3Drive: common questions
Is S3Drive free?
S3Drive has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Yes, €0 forever (checked on S3Drive's own site).
Is S3Drive open source?
No, S3Drive is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Cryptomator, rclone and Cyberduck.
What platforms does S3Drive run on?
S3Drive is available for Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to S3Drive?
The highest-ranked S3Drive alternatives right now are Cryptomator, rclone and Filen. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.