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Filen vs Koofr
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
Koofr
Koofr is a safe and reliable European cloud storage that respects your privacy. Save and access files from any device.
Signals score: 3.9 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit koofr.euPricing, 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, free forever, and no credit card is needed to sign up.
- 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: Monthly prices in EUR including 22% VAT: 10 GB 0.5, 25 GB 1, 100 GB 2, 250 GB 4, 500 GB 7, 1 TB 10, 2.5 TB 20, 5 TB 35. 10 TB and up not listed. Only yearly subscriptions are currently possible. All paid plans add 10 GB free.
- Signup
- A: Not stated explicitly. The site offers Log in and Sign up options.
- B: Not stated. The free plan is offered through account signup.
- 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: Servers are in Germany, in the EU. Files are encrypted at rest and in transit. Account data is deleted within 30 days of a deletion request, activity logs are kept for three months. No retention period for individual deleted files is stated.
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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