8 Best European Alternatives to Dropbox (2026), Compared

The best European alternative to Dropbox is pCloud (Switzerland): it has sync apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, a free plan with up to 10 GB, version history, password-protected links and file requests, and you can keep your files in its EU region in Luxembourg. If you want end-to-end encryption by default, pick Tresorit (Switzerland), or Proton Drive (Switzerland) if you also want a free encrypted plan.

I wrote this ranking for people and small teams who like what Dropbox does – a folder on every computer that stays in sync, easy sharing links and a way back to older versions of a file – but no longer want their files with Dropbox, Inc., a US company. Its free Basic plan has only 2 GB, and Plus costs $9.99 a month for 2 TB, according to its plans page. The European services below cover the same job, several of them encrypt your files so the provider cannot read them, and most keep your data in Germany, Switzerland or Luxembourg. I compared ten cloud storage services from Europe and kept eight. For each one you get who is behind it, where your files are stored, what it costs, what users say and what you lose compared with Dropbox.

What are the best European alternatives to Dropbox?

If you only have a minute: these are the European cloud storage services I would switch to from Dropbox, in order. Each one is reviewed in detail below.

1. pCloud (Switzerland) – sync apps for every system, versioning, file requests and lifetime plans. Best for most people leaving Dropbox.
2. Tresorit (Switzerland) – zero-knowledge encryption on every plan, Linux app included. Best for confidential business files.
3. Proton Drive (Switzerland) – encrypted drive with a free 5 GB plan and Proton Docs. Best for privacy on a free plan.
4. Filen (Germany) – zero-knowledge and open source, from €1.99 a month. Best encrypted storage on a budget.
5. Koofr (Slovenia) – small plans from €0.50 a month, Linux app, data in Germany. Best for small storage needs.
6. Internxt (Spain) – zero-knowledge, post-quantum encryption and lifetime plans. Best for big storage at promo prices.
7. Infomaniak kDrive (Switzerland) – 3 TB for under CHF 5 a month, stored in Switzerland. Best value per terabyte.
8. Jottacloud (Norway) – unlimited storage for photo and computer backup. Best for backing up everything.

Dropbox alternatives compared

Prices from public pricing pages. Affiliate links and sponsored placements are labelled.

“Data hosted in” shows where each provider says it stores your files, checked against its website’s DNS and an ASN lookup (25 Oct 2026). Where a provider lets you pick a region, I name the European one and flag the others.

How I compared the Dropbox alternatives

I looked at ten cloud storage services from the EU, Switzerland and Norway and kept eight. The order is driven first by how much of the Dropbox experience you keep after switching – desktop sync apps (including Linux), sharing links and version history – then by privacy and where your files are stored, then by price. Concretely, I weighed five things:

• Feature match with Dropbox – sync apps for Windows, macOS and Linux, mobile apps with photo upload, sharing links with passwords and expiry dates, and file versions.
• Privacy and encryption – whether files are end-to-end (zero-knowledge) encrypted by default, as a paid extra or not at all, plus open-source apps and audits.
• Jurisdiction and data location – where the company is registered, who owns it, and in which country your files actually sit.
• Price – the free plan, the cheapest paid plan and the cost of about 2 TB, the size of Dropbox Plus.
• What users say – ratings on Trustpilot, read together with the number of reviews.

I left out Hetzner Storage Share (Germany): it is a managed Nextcloud server from €4.29 a month excl. VAT for 1 TB, a good deal for a team that wants to run its own Nextcloud, but more of a hosting product than a Dropbox replacement. I also left out STRATO HiDrive (Germany): it has no free plan, starts at €6 a month for 500 GB and charges €2 a month extra for end-to-end encryption, which puts it behind the services below. MEGA is based in New Zealand, so it does not qualify. All data comes from the providers’ own pricing, about, security and legal pages and from Trustpilot, checked on 25 October 2026.

The best European alternatives to Dropbox, reviewed

Every European cloud storage service below gets the same treatment: who is behind it, what users say, what it replaces from Dropbox and what it does not, its pros and cons, and my opinion on who should switch to it.

1. pCloud

The closest European match for Dropbox – sync apps for every system, version history and file requests

pCloud is made by pCloud International AG in Baar, Switzerland, founded in 2013. Its terms and about pages do not say who owns the company. pCloud says more than 24 million people use it. When you sign up you choose where your files are stored: the EU region in Luxembourg or the US region in Dallas, Texas. Its website and apps run on pCloud’s own network in Luxembourg (AS51154).

What users say. On Trustpilot pCloud has 3.1/5 from 1,695 reviews. That is much better than Dropbox itself, which scores 1.3/5 from 1,602 reviews.

What it replaces from Dropbox – and what it doesn’t. You keep almost everything: desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux that sync your files or show them as a drive without using local space, mobile apps with photo backup, shared folders, password-protected links, file requests and branded share pages. You can restore previous versions and recover deleted data from up to 30 days ago, and pCloud Docs lets you edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations in the browser. What you lose: standard plans are encrypted with AES-256 on pCloud’s servers, not end-to-end. Zero-knowledge encryption is a separate paid add-on, pCloud Encryption. And you must pick the EU region at sign-up – moving later costs a one-time $19.99.

Facts: HQ Switzerland (Baar) · founded 2013 · free plan: yes (up to 10 GB) · Premium 500 GB €4.99/month or €49.99/year · Premium Plus 2 TB €9.99/month or €99.99/year · lifetime from €219 one-time · pCloud Encryption €49.99/year or €150 lifetime · data region EU (Luxembourg) or US (Dallas) · 14-day money-back guarantee.

Switching from Dropbox: easy – the desktop app works like Dropbox’s folder, and the sharing options are almost the same.

My take: pCloud is the European service that feels most like Dropbox, and that is why it is first. You get the same sync folder on every system, including Linux, the same sharing tools and a bigger free plan. Choose the EU region when you sign up, and add pCloud Encryption only for the folders that really need it. The lifetime plans are unusual and can pay off if you plan to stay for years. Best for: anyone leaving Dropbox who wants the same sync and sharing experience. Not for: people who want end-to-end encryption included in the price.

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2. Tresorit

Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage for confidential files, with a Linux app – owned by Swiss Post

Tresorit is made by Tresorit AG in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 2011, with offices in Switzerland, Germany and Hungary. Since July 2021 the majority of Tresorit belongs to Swiss Post, and the brand now appears as part of Swiss Post Digital. Files are stored in Ireland by default, and Tresorit offers other data residency options, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK and the US. Its website runs behind Cloudflare.

What users say. On Trustpilot Tresorit has 2.3/5 from 61 reviews – a small sample, so read it with care.

What it replaces from Dropbox – and what it doesn’t. Tresorit has apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, Android and the web, automatic camera upload, secure sharing links, granular permissions and remote wiping of lost devices. Everything is end-to-end encrypted with a zero-knowledge design, so Tresorit cannot see your files, and it holds ISO 27001:2022 certification from TÜV Rheinland. A free plug-in sends encrypted attachments from Gmail and Outlook. What you lose: version history is capped at 5, 10 or 25 versions depending on the plan, Personal Lite syncs only 2 devices, and the trial asks for your payment details.

Facts: HQ Switzerland (Zurich) · founded 2011 · majority owner Swiss Post since 2021 · Personal Lite 50 GB €3.99/month billed yearly or €4.99 monthly · Personal Essential 1 TB €9.99/month yearly or €11.99 monthly · Personal Pro 4 TB €23.99/month yearly · 14-day free trial (payment details required) · default data location Ireland · pay by card or PayPal.

Switching from Dropbox: easy – the sync apps cover every system, but you will need to re-share your links.

My take: Tresorit is the European Dropbox for files that must stay confidential. It keeps the sync and sharing experience, adds real zero-knowledge encryption and runs on Linux too. It sits second because it costs more per terabyte than pCloud, the version history is short, and you should know that it is owned by Swiss Post and stores data in Ireland unless you choose otherwise. Best for: small businesses and professionals who share confidential documents. Not for: people who want a big free plan or cheap terabytes.

Visit tresorit.com →

3. Proton Drive

An end-to-end encrypted drive with a free plan, document editing and the rest of the Proton suite

Proton Drive is made by Proton AG in Geneva, Switzerland, the company behind Proton Mail, founded in 2014. Its main shareholder is the non-profit Proton Foundation, and Proton says it has no venture capital investors. Its website runs on Proton’s own network in Switzerland (AS62371); the Drive pages describe the service as Swiss-based but do not name a server location for files.

What users say. Proton’s Trustpilot profile has 2.1/5 from 1,802 reviews, but it covers the whole company and is titled Proton Mail, so it says little about Drive on its own.

What it replaces from Dropbox – and what it doesn’t. You get apps for Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android and the web, plus a command-line tool, photo backup and sharing links with passwords and expiry dates. Everything is end-to-end encrypted by default, including file names, and Proton says its code is open and regularly audited. Proton Docs and Sheets let you edit files in the browser, and Drive Plus keeps a 10-year version history. What you lose: there is no Linux desktop app on Proton’s list, which matters if you sync a Linux machine with Dropbox today. Prices are in US dollars.

Facts: HQ Switzerland (Geneva) · founded 2014 · free plan: yes (5 GB) · Drive Plus 200 GB $4.99/month or $3.99/month billed yearly · Proton Unlimited 500 GB $12.99/month · Duo 2 TB $19.99/month · Family 3 TB $29.99/month · Drive Professional 1 TB per user $9.99/month · open code.

Switching from Dropbox: moderate – easy on Windows, Mac and phones, but Linux users have no desktop app.

My take: Proton Drive is the best choice if you want encryption by default without paying anything to start. It sits behind Tresorit only because there is no Linux app, and the 200 GB Drive Plus plan is small next to Dropbox Plus. If you already use Proton Mail, it is the obvious pick. Best for: privacy-minded users on Windows, Mac and phones who want a free plan. Not for: Linux users and people who need many terabytes cheaply.

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4. Filen

Zero-knowledge, open-source cloud storage from Germany – from €1.99 a month

Filen is made by Filen Cloud Dienste UG (haftungsbeschränkt) in Recklinghausen, Germany, registered under HRB 8896 and managed by Jan Lenczyk. Filen says it has no outside financiers. Its headquarters and all servers are in Germany, on its own hardware in ISO 27001-certified colocation; the website runs on the network of WIIT AG (myLoc) in Germany (AS24961).

What users say. On Trustpilot Filen has 3.9/5 from 112 reviews – one of the better scores in this list.

What it replaces from Dropbox – and what it doesn’t. Filen has apps for the web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone and Android, plus a command-line tool and a network drive mode. Every plan includes syncing, file sharing, unlimited notes and chats, and client-side AES-256-GCM encryption with zero knowledge, so Filen cannot read your files. Its apps are open source under the AGPLv3 licence. What you lose: Filen’s pricing page does not mention version history or password-protected links, no independent audit is named, and only monthly prices are shown.

Facts: HQ Germany (Recklinghausen) · free plan: yes (10 GiB) · Pro I 200 GiB €1.99/month · Pro II 500 GiB €3.99/month · Pro III 2 TiB €8.99/month · Pro X 10 TiB €39.99/month · plans can be stacked · open source (AGPLv3) · data in Germany.

Switching from Dropbox: easy – it has a sync app for every system, including Linux.

My take: Filen gives you what Proton Drive gives you – encryption by default and a free plan – plus a Linux app and lower prices. It sits fourth because it is a small company, it names no audit, and its pages say less about versions and sharing controls than the three above. Best for: budget-minded users who want encryption and German hosting. Not for: teams that need audited, enterprise-grade controls.

Visit filen.io →

5. Koofr

Flexible Slovenian cloud storage with small plans, a Linux app and data in Germany

Koofr is made by Koofr d.o.o., a company registered in Slovenia. Files are stored in ISO 27001-certified data centres in Germany, and its website runs at Hetzner in Falkenstein, Germany (AS24940).

What users say. I could not find Koofr ratings on Trustpilot when I checked.

What it replaces from Dropbox – and what it doesn’t. Koofr has a desktop client that also runs on Linux, apps for iPhone, Android and Huawei phones, automatic media backup, sharing links with passwords and expiry dates, Microsoft Office collaboration and a 30-day recovery for deleted files. What you lose: normal Koofr storage is not end-to-end encrypted. Koofr Vault, a separate open-source feature, adds client-side zero-knowledge encryption for the files you put in it. Plans are billed yearly only.

Facts: HQ Slovenia · free plan: yes (10 GB) · 100 GB €2/month · 1 TB €10/month · 2.5 TB €20/month · all billed yearly, prices incl. 22% VAT · Koofr Vault for zero-knowledge encryption · data in Germany.

Switching from Dropbox: easy – the desktop app works on Linux too, and sharing works the same way.

My take: Koofr is a sensible, no-drama Dropbox replacement: Linux app, sharing links, data in Germany and plans you can size to what you actually need. It sits behind Filen because encryption is opt-in through Vault, and it gets expensive above 1 TB. Best for: people who need 100 GB to 1 TB and want an EU company. Not for: anyone who wants all files encrypted by default.

Visit koofr.eu →

6. Internxt

Zero-knowledge, post-quantum encrypted storage from Spain – with heavily discounted plans

Internxt is made by Internxt Universal Technologies, S.L. in Valencia, Spain, founded in 2020. Its about page lists investors including Juan Roig, Prosegur, Telefónica, Notion Capital and Andorra Telecom, plus EU funding. Internxt says data is stored in Europe and other locations worldwide, and its legal page mentions transfers to countries without an EU adequacy decision. Its website runs on Cloudflare (AS13335).

What users say. On Trustpilot Internxt has 3.2/5 from 1,251 reviews.

What it replaces from Dropbox – and what it doesn’t. Internxt has apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, Android and the web, computer backup, password-protected sharing, Internxt Photos, and CLI, WebDAV and rclone support. Files are end-to-end encrypted with zero knowledge (AES-256 plus post-quantum Kyber-512), the code is open source, and the security firm Securitum audited it in 2024. What you lose: the Essential plan card does not list file versioning, the trash on Essential keeps files for just 7 days, and your data may not stay in Europe.

Facts: HQ Spain (Valencia) · founded 2020 · free plan: yes (1 GB) · Essential 1 TB €1.99/month on the annual plan (shown against €9.99) · Premium 2 TB €3.99/month (against €19.99) · Ultimate 5 TB €5.99/month (against €29.99) · lifetime from €380 one-time · 30-day money-back guarantee · audited by Securitum.

Switching from Dropbox: moderate – the apps cover every system, but you lose versioning on the cheapest plan.

My take: Internxt ticks the privacy boxes – zero knowledge, open source and an audit – and the current prices are very low. It sits sixth because it does not promise to keep your data in Europe, and the pricing page shows discounts without saying what you will pay at renewal. Check the renewal terms at checkout. Best for: people who want encrypted terabytes for little money. Not for: anyone who needs a guarantee that files stay in the EU.

Visit internxt.com →

7. Infomaniak kDrive

The most storage for the money – 3 TB in Swiss data centres for under CHF 5 a month

kDrive is made by Infomaniak Network SA in Geneva, Switzerland, a hosting company founded in 1994. The Infomaniak Foundation holds 63.3% of the votes. Infomaniak runs its own data centres, each file is replicated in two Swiss data centres, and its website runs on its own network (AS29222).

What users say. Infomaniak has 3.9/5 from 2,068 reviews on Trustpilot, but that profile covers all Infomaniak products, not only kDrive.

What it replaces from Dropbox – and what it doesn’t. kDrive has apps for Windows, macOS, iPhone and Android, password-protected shares, version restore, and built-in OnlyOffice editing, with Microsoft Office on the Pro plan. What you lose: Infomaniak’s download page lists no Linux app, files are encrypted on Infomaniak’s servers but not end-to-end, and the free storage is only available through the my kSuite account (15 GB).

Facts: HQ Switzerland (Geneva) · founded 1994 · free: 15 GB kDrive with my kSuite · Solo 3 TB CHF 4.99/month on a 1-year term (CHF 5.54 monthly), excl. VAT · Team 3–18 TB for 6 users from CHF 10.00/month · Pro from CHF 6.66 per user/month · 10–20% off for 1–3 year terms · data in two Swiss data centres.

Switching from Dropbox: easy on Windows and Mac; Linux users have no desktop app.

My take: If price per terabyte is what matters, kDrive is hard to beat: 3 TB in Switzerland for less than Dropbox charges for 2 TB. It sits seventh because there is no Linux app and no end-to-end encryption, which means you keep less of the Dropbox experience than with the services above. Best for: people and small teams who need lots of space in Switzerland. Not for: Linux users and privacy purists.

Visit infomaniak.com →

8. Jottacloud

Unlimited cloud backup from Norway – outside the EU, but in the EEA

Jottacloud is made by Jotta Group AS in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2008 and led by CEO Roland Rabben. Norway is not in the EU but is part of the European Economic Area, so the GDPR applies. Files are stored in Norway on servers powered by renewable energy, and its website runs on Jotta’s own network (AS206667).

What users say. On Trustpilot Jottacloud has 4.4/5 from 584 reviews – the best rating in this list.

What it replaces from Dropbox – and what it doesn’t. Jottacloud is built for backup: apps for PC, Mac, Android and iPhone back up your computer and photos, with the last five versions of each file and a 30-day trash. The Personal Unlimited plan has no storage cap, although uploads slow down after 5 TB. What you lose: Linux works only through a command-line tool, files are encrypted with AES-256 at rest and in transit but not end-to-end, and prices are in Norwegian kroner.

Facts: HQ Norway (Oslo) · founded 2008 · free plan: yes (5 GB) · Home 1 TB NOK 79/month · Home 5 TB NOK 159/month · Personal Unlimited NOK 129/month (slower uploads after 5 TB) · Business from NOK 129/month · data in Norway.

Switching from Dropbox: moderate – great for backup, but it is not a drop-in sync folder on Linux.

My take: Jottacloud is the happiest-customer pick in this list and the unlimited plan is excellent for backups. It is last because Norway is outside the EU, Linux sync needs the command line, and it is more of a backup service than a Dropbox-style shared folder. Best for: people who mainly use Dropbox to back up photos and computers. Not for: Linux users and anyone who needs EU-only hosting.

Visit jottacloud.com →

What European cloud storage costs compared with Dropbox

Dropbox gives you 2 GB for free and charges $9.99 a month for 2 TB on Plus. Almost every European service here has a bigger free plan, and several sell 2 TB for less – some of them with end-to-end encryption included.

Prices as shown on each provider’s pricing page on 25 October 2026, in the currency shown there. pCloud, Tresorit and Internxt load their prices with JavaScript, so I read them in a browser; Internxt’s prices are discounted and its renewal price is not shown. Dropbox’s yearly price was not shown on its plans page.

How to switch from Dropbox to a European cloud storage service

1. Clean up first. Delete what you no longer need in Dropbox and note which folders you share with others – shared folders and links do not move with your files.
2. Download your files. Let the Dropbox desktop app fully sync to your computer, or download folders from the website, so you have a complete local copy.
3. Install the new app and upload. Install the desktop app of your new service, choose the EU region if it asks (pCloud does), and move your files into its sync folder.
4. Re-share and update links. Create new sharing links and shared folders, and send them to the people who used your Dropbox links.
5. Keep Dropbox for a few weeks. Check that everything arrived, then cancel your Dropbox plan and delete the account.

Dropbox alternatives: FAQ

My verdict: which European cloud storage to switch to

Most people leaving Dropbox should go to pCloud: it keeps the sync folder on every system including Linux, the sharing tools and the version history, gives you more free space, and lets you store files in Luxembourg. If your files are confidential, choose Tresorit for zero-knowledge encryption with business controls, or Proton Drive if you want encryption on a free plan and do not need Linux. On a budget, Filen gives you encrypted storage in Germany for less than Dropbox.

Whatever you choose, download a full copy of your Dropbox first, pick the EU data region where you have a choice, and keep Dropbox running until every file and shared link has moved.