Security and audits13 of 31
Apps and sync20 of 20
Recovery and sharing6 of 22
Price and plans20 of 27
cloud storage service · Filen Cloud Dienste UG
Filen
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open-source apps and 10 GiB of free space.
In short
- The free plan gives 10 GiB of storage1.
- Filen says all files are zero-knowledge end-to-end encrypted, and all its apps are open source under AGPL-3.02,8.
- Pro I gives 200 GiB for €19.99 a year; Pro III gives 2 TiB for €89.99 a year1.
- Lifetime plans are not on sale; Filen says it removed them for an indefinite period1.
- Desktop apps exist for Windows, macOS and Linux, and mobile apps for iOS and Android4,5.
Filen suits people who want end-to-end encryption on every file, open-source code and a cheap annual plan1,2,8. It has a network drive, sync modes and password-protected links4,9,10. The catch: Filen does not publish an outside security test, a certification or file-version retention times, and it no longer runs a public bug bounty3,13.
Best for: People who want every file end-to-end encrypted, open-source apps and a low entry price.
Where the points come from
Security and audits 13 of 31 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | defaultFilen says it was built around zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption; neither Filen nor anyone else can access files2. | 10 / 10 |
| Independent security test since 2024 | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's security page, home page or blog post on bug bounties2,3,13. | 0 / 6 |
| SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | Not publishedFilen names ISO 27001 only for its colocation data centres, not for Filen itself2. | 0 / 5 |
| Open-source apps | YesFilen says all apps use the AGPL v3 licence; GitHub shows desktop, web and SDK repositories under AGPL-3.02,7,8. | 3 / 3 |
| Security key for two-factor sign-in | Not publishedDocs say two-factor sign-in can be switched on but do not name methods or security keys14. | 0 / 4 |
| Public bug bounty | NoFilen states it no longer runs a public bug bounty programme and no longer offers guaranteed payouts3,13. | 0 / 3 |
Apps and sync 20 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Apps | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidDesktop download page lists Windows, macOS and Linux; the mobile page lists App Store and Google Play4,5. | 10 / 10 |
| Files on demand in Windows | YesDocs describe a network drive that mounts Filen in File Explorer like a local drive11; the desktop page mentions Smart Sync4. | 6 / 6 |
| Choose which folders sync | YesEach sync pairs a local folder with a cloud folder you pick, in five sync modes10. | 4 / 4 |
Recovery and sharing 6 of 22 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| File version and deleted-file history | 30Docs say Trash shows files deleted in the last 30 days and lets you restore them; file versions have no stated period15,16. | 2 / 6 |
| Restore the whole account | Not publishedNot published on the vendor's pages read4,15. | 0 / 4 |
| Password-protected share links | YesPublic link settings include a password and an expiry9. | 4 / 4 |
| Edit documents in the browser | Not publishedThe web app has a collaborative notes editor; no document or spreadsheet editor is listed6. | 0 / 4 |
| Plan for five or more people | NoThe pricing page lists only single-user plans1. | 0 / 4 |
Price and plans 20 of 27 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan with 5 GB or more | YesPricing FAQ: Filen provides 10 GiB of free storage1. | 5 / 5 |
| Cheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more | $1.12/moStarter, 100 GiB: €11.99 a year, divided by 12. The pricing page shows it under its Starter tab1. Converted at €1 = $1.118617. | 8 / 8 |
| Cheapest paid plan with 1 TB or more | $8.39/moPro III, 2 TiB: €89.99 a year, divided by 121. Converted at €1 = $1.118617. | 4 / 8 |
| One-time lifetime plan | NoPricing FAQ: lifetime plans removed from the lineup for an indefinite period1. | 0 / 3 |
| Refund period of 14 days or more | YesRefund policy gives a 14-day right to withdraw from the contract without reasons12. | 3 / 3 |
The rule behind each line: how we score cloud storage services.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free1 person | Free1 | $0 | 10 GiB; data on inactive free accounts is deleted after 3 months |
| Starter1 person | €11.99/year1 | $1.12 | 100 GiB; shown under the Starter tab of the pricing page |
| Pro I1 person | €19.99/year1 | $1.86 | 200 GiB; €1.99 a month if billed monthly |
| Pro II1 person | €39.99/year1 | $3.73 | 500 GiB; €3.99 a month if billed monthly |
| Pro III1 person | €89.99/year1 | $8.39 | 2 TiB; €8.99 a month if billed monthly |
| Pro X1 person | €399.99/year1 | $37.28 | 10 TiB; €39.99 a month if billed monthly |
Prices are in euros. Filen says taxes and fees are included in its prices and gives no tax rate, so none is removed. Sale prices on the page are not used; the regular prices are. Plans stack and expire independently1.
Strengths
- Filen says it was built around zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption, so no one else can access your data2.
- Apps are open source under AGPL-3.02,8.
- The free plan has 10 GiB, and paid plans stack on one account1.
- Annual plans start at €11.99 for 100 GiB, or €19.99 for 200 GiB1.
- Public links can have a password and an expiry date9.
Limits
- No outside security test or SOC 2 / ISO 27001 report is published; ISO 27001 is named only for the data centres2,3.
- Filen says it no longer runs a public bug bounty with guaranteed payouts3,13.
- Lifetime plans have been removed for an indefinite period1.
- No family plan is listed1.
- Docs describe file versioning but give no retention period; the trash holds deleted files for 30 days15,16.
What Filen Cloud Dienste UG says
Vendor claims. We show them, but they earn no points.
- Filen says its servers are in ISO 27001 certified data centres in Germany and that it has had no data leaks2.
Other cloud storage services
- 1
Proton DrivePeople who want every file encrypted by default and open-source apps73/100$3.99/mocheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more - 2
pCloudPeople who want a one-time lifetime plan or a virtual drive instead of a monthly subscription69/100$4.66/mocheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more - 4
iCloud DrivePeople who mainly use iPhone and Mac and want a Windows PC to reach the same files59/100$2.99/mocheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more - 5
KoofrPeople who want a 10 GB free plan and small paid plans, and will use Vault for private files58/100$1.83/mocheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more
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Sources
- Filen pricing, Filen. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Filen home page, Filen. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Security at Filen, Filen. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Filen desktop app, Filen. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Filen mobile app, Filen. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Filen web app, Filen. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- FilenCloudDienste on GitHub, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- filen-desktop, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Sharing, Filen Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Desktop setup, Filen Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Network drive, Filen Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Refund Policy, Filen. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Bug bounties at Filen, Filen Hub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Web settings, Filen Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Web quick facts, Filen Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Navigating the Sidebar of your Web Drive, Filen Docs. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Euro foreign exchange reference rates: US dollar, European Central Bank. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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