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Filen vs Icedrive
Both do 1 of the same file & conversion tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Filen
Filen – Next Generation End-To-End Encrypted Cloud Storage. Get started with 10 GiB of free space.
Signals score: 4.2 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit filen.ioB
Icedrive
Next-Generation cloud storage with Icedrive. Get started right away with a massive 10GB of free storage space.
Signals score: 3.9 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit icedrive.netPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Not stated. The pricing page only shows a Get started for free button.
- B: Free plan gives 10 GB of storage. It does not include encryption or file history and has only basic collaboration. No free bandwidth limit is listed.
- Paid plan
- A: Monthly, in euros: Pro I 200 GiB 1.99; Pro II 500 GiB 3.99; Pro III 2 TiB 8.99; Pro X 10 TiB 39.99. All list unlimited bandwidth and uploads. There is a monthly/annual toggle but annual prices were not shown. Plans can be stacked on one account.
- B: 3 TB Pro is $9.99/month standard price (30% off the first year gives $6.99/month, $83.92 for the first year). Other plans named: 1 TB Pro Mini, 5 TB Pro Extra, 10 TB Pro+ with no prices shown. Billed monthly or yearly.
- Signup
- A: Not stated explicitly. The site offers Log in and Sign up options.
- B: A free account is needed for the free plan.
- Watermark
- A: Not applicable.
- B: Not applicable.
- Where files go
- A: Files are stored on servers hosted in Germany. They are encrypted on your device before upload (AES 256-bit) and stay encrypted on Filen's systems. Files are kept while you stay subscribed; deleted files are removed at the next cleanup.
- B: Not stated. The privacy policy does not say where files are stored or how long they are kept.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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