Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud – all US-based. European cloud storage that keeps your files in the EU.
Dropbox, Google Drive and iCloud store your files on US servers subject to the CLOUD Act. For European businesses handling contracts, financial data or personal information, that creates a compliance gap.
European cloud storage providers like pCloud (Switzerland), Proton Drive (Switzerland) and Tresorit (Switzerland) offer end-to-end encryption with EU data residency. Some even offer lifetime plans — pay once, store forever, no recurring fees.
| Tool | Country | Free | Pricing | Best For | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Proton Drive Staff Pick | 🇨🇭 CH | ✓ | €4/mo | Maximum encryption | Try → |
 Tresorit | 🇨🇭 CH | ✗ | €10/mo | Enterprise compliance | Try → |
 Nextcloud OSS | 🇩🇪 DE | ✓ | €0 | Complete self-hosting | Try → |
 kDrive Staff Pick | 🇨🇭 CH | ✓ | €5/mo | Eco-friendly choice | Try → |
 Jottacloud | 🇳🇴 NO | ✓ | €8/mo | Unlimited storage option | Try → |
 pCloud Staff Pick | 🇨🇭 CH | ✓ | €50/year | Lifetime plans available | Try → |
 Internxt OSS | 🇪🇸 ES | ✓ | €1/mo | Affordable encryption | Try → |
From the makers of ProtonMail. Your files get the same treatment your emails do: encrypted so thoroughly that even Proton can't access them. Stored in Swiss bunkers. Protected by Swiss law. Works perfectly with ProtonMail.
Built for businesses handling sensitive data. Zero-knowledge encryption means even Tresorit can't access your files. Detailed access controls, GDPR and HIPAA compliant. Swiss Post acquired a majority stake in 2021.
The #1 self-hosted productivity platform. German government uses it. French ministries use it. 400,000+ organizations use it. Your data stays on your servers. Office suite, video calls, calendar, 200+ apps included.
Infomaniak's answer to Dropbox. 15GB free. Swiss servers. 100% renewable energy. Collaborative editing, file versioning, and a built-in office suite. The company is carbon-negative. Your files don't cost the planet.
Norway's biggest cloud storage success. Unlimited storage for €10/month. Back up everything without counting gigabytes. All data stays in Norway under strict privacy laws. Perfect for photographers and video creators who need space.
Swiss cloud storage with plans for every budget: 10GB free, annual from $50/year, or lifetime from $199 once. 18 million users. Choose EU or US datacenter. Optional client-side encryption for your most sensitive files.
Encrypted cloud storage starting at €1/month. Spanish startup backed by EU institutions. Fully open-source, independently audited. Files are split, encrypted, and distributed across multiple servers for added security.
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