Replaces Dropbox
European alternatives to Dropbox
Cloud file storage and sync from Europe
Browse the category: File hosting services · Document collaboration services
Dropbox is the file hosting service that made a synced folder on the desktop a normal thing to have. It keeps a folder in step across Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android, offers shared folders and links for people outside your account, keeps earlier versions of files, and integrates with the office suites and workflow tools most teams already use.
Files in a sync folder are usually the least curated collection a company has, from signed contracts to photos and exports full of personal data, so the jurisdiction of the provider carries weight. Choosing a European alternative to Dropbox puts that storage with an EU or EFTA company. pCloud, Filen and Koofr offer sync and sharing across desktop and mobile, Jottacloud focuses on backup and storage, and Proton Drive sits alongside Proton Mail and Proton Calendar in one account.
European options 15
Our pick
pCloud
File hosting from Switzerland with EU servers
pCloud is a file hosting service run from Switzerland. There are apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, plus browser add-ons that let you drop images and other content straight into your storage. Files in the basic plan are not encrypted on the client, but zero-knowledge encryption can be bought as an extra.
SwitzerlandEU hosted
Filen
End to end encrypted file hosting from Germany
GermanyEU hostedFree plan
Koofr
Cloud storage from Slovenia, hosted in Germany
SloveniaEU hostedFree plan♻
Proton Drive
Encrypted cloud storage from Switzerland
SwitzerlandEFTA hostedFree plan
Proton Mail
Encrypted email from Switzerland
SwitzerlandEFTA hostedFree plan
Proton Calendar
Encrypted calendar from Switzerland
SwitzerlandEFTA hosted
Proton VPN
Privacy focused VPN from Switzerland
SwitzerlandFree plan
Jottacloud
Norwegian file hosting for home and business
NorwayEEA hostedFree plan♻
Twake Drive
Open source file hosting from France
FranceEU hostedOpen sourceFree plan
tresorit
End to end encrypted file storage from Switzerland
Switzerland
Infomaniak kDrive
Swiss file hosting with online document editing
SwitzerlandEFTA hostedFree plan♻
Infomaniak Public Cloud
Swiss public cloud and virtual private servers
SwitzerlandEFTA hosted♻
cryptee
Encrypted file hosting from Estonia
EstoniaOpen sourceFree plan
Internxt
End-to-end encrypted file storage from Spain
SpainEU hostedOpen sourceSelf-hosted and open source
Open source projects you can run yourself. Not necessarily made in Europe, but nobody else holds your data.
Questions
How do I move my files off Dropbox?
The simplest route is to sync everything to a local folder, install the new client, and copy the files across once. pCloud, Koofr and Filen each provide desktop clients, and Koofr also connects to other storage accounts.
Which European alternative is closest to Dropbox?
pCloud and Filen are the nearest in daily use, with a synced folder, sharing links and mobile apps. Proton Drive fits better if you want storage in the same account as your mail and calendar.
Is there free storage with a European provider?
Most of the providers listed here offer a small free allowance before you pay for more space, including pCloud, Koofr and Proton Drive. Check the current storage limits on their own sites.