Alternatives to Icedrive
Encrypted storage with lifetime plans
Icedrive ranks #4 of 12 in Cloud storage, with an Alt Score of 66. It is proprietary, freemium and available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android and Web. 10 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals and small teams who want cloud storage with a real client-side encryption option and are willing to pay once for a lifetime storage plan instead of an ongoing subscription.
A cloud drive with an optional zero-knowledge encrypted folder (Twofish cipher, keys held only by the user) alongside regular unencrypted storage. Icedrive's Mount feature lets you attach your cloud storage as a virtual drive on your computer so you can open and edit files without syncing them locally first. Files can be shared via links with password protection and expiration dates. Storage is available as monthly/annual subscriptions or one-time lifetime plans (512GB, 2TB, or 10TB), expandable with add-on storage "stacks."
Sign up and pick a plan (subscription or one-time lifetime purchase), then access files through the web app, desktop/mobile apps, or by mounting the storage as a local virtual drive. Files placed in the Encrypted folder are encrypted on-device before upload; everything else syncs as standard cloud storage.
Where Icedrive stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How Icedrive compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Icedrive is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
© 2022 ID Cloud Services LTD
https://community.icedrive.net/t/webdav-discontinued/11166 -
Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-11
Get up to 5TB storage with our premium offerings
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/icedrive-cloud-storage/id6739429121 -
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web verified 2026-07-11
Use Icedrive on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS or the web. One account, all your files.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icedrive.app&hl=en_US&gl=US -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
Mar 29, 2026
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icedrive.app&hl=en_US&gl=US -
Self hostable No verified 2026-07-11
Get 10GB when you create an account, no need to to refer friends or jump through hoops like many other storage providers
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/icedrive-cloud-storage/id6739429121 -
E2e encrypted Yes verified 2026-07-11
Strongest file encryption of any cloud storage service in the Icedrive Encrypted section, available with all premium plans
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Free storage amount Yes verified 2026-07-11
You get 10GB of free cloud storage as soon as you sign up.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icedrive.app&hl=en_US&gl=US -
E2E encrypted storage Yes verified 2026-07-11
Strongest file encryption of any cloud storage service in the Icedrive Encrypted section, available with all premium plans
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/icedrive-cloud-storage/id6739429121 -
Selective sync Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can exclude a folder from syncing by creating an empty file named “.icedriveignore” inside this folder.
https://community.icedrive.net/t/please-allow-selection-of-more-than-one-folder-when-adding-folders-to-icedrive/2096 -
File versioning depth Yes verified 2026-07-11
For free users its 3 versions kept for 15 days and for paid users, its up to 10 versions for 180 days.
https://community.icedrive.net/t/whats-the-maximum-number-of-file-versions/616 -
Sharing links with password/expiry Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can set your public link expiration date to never so that it doesn’t expire. You can also set a download cap, download restriction and an access password.
https://community.icedrive.net/t/permanent-file-request-link/2646 -
Collaborative editing of docs No verified 2026-07-11
I personally dont like the idea of Office 365 integration, Looking into it they would require the data uploaded to their servers which is a big no-no for us.
https://community.icedrive.net/t/online-office-365-collaboration/217 -
WebDAV support Partial verified 2026-07-11
WebDAV has been disabled for all new users as of this date and is being gradually sunset for existing users.
https://community.icedrive.net/t/webdav-discontinued/11166 -
Max file size Yes verified 2026-07-11
Icedrive does not set any limits on file size
https://icedrive.net/help/account/what-is-the-maximum-file-size-i-can-store -
Self-hostable No verified 2026-07-11
Get 10GB when you create an account, no need to to refer friends or jump through hoops like many other storage providers
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/icedrive-cloud-storage/id6739429121 -
Photos-specific features Yes verified 2026-07-11
Secure cloud storage with photo backup, streaming and sharing
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icedrive.app&hl=en_US&gl=US
FAQ
Yes. Proton Drive, pCloud and Sync.com have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Nextcloud — every license claim links its source.
Nextcloud can be self-hosted. Cells marked ? mean we have not verified a self-host path yet.