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The best alternatives to Google Drive

10 European alternatives · updated 9 October 2026 · How we select

Google Drive’s default storage keeps data in the US, and EU residency is only available on Enterprise plans. If you need guaranteed EU server location, Tresorit, pCloud, Nextcloud and others process data exclusively in Europe. Others switch for client-side encryption or open-source control over their files.

In short

Google Drive covers file storage, file sharing, file sync, collaboration and backup. European alternatives: Nextcloud, Tresorit, Jottacloud, Koofr and Proton Drive and 5 more. By area: Nextcloud, Tresorit and Jottacloud for file storage; Nextcloud, Tresorit and Jottacloud for file sharing; Nextcloud, Tresorit and Jottacloud for file sync; Nextcloud, Tresorit and Koofr for collaboration; Tresorit, Jottacloud and Koofr for backup.

European alternatives to Google Drive

Nextcloud🇩🇪 DE

Open-source collaboration suite with EU hosting and end-to-end encryption, built in Germany.

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing and collaboration, but requires self-hosting or a provider for full use.

File storageFile sharingFile syncCollaborationFrom €71.29/user/yr★ 4.4 (697 reviews)Import from Google Drive: ✓ built-in migration tool · source
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceISO 27001
Nextcloud vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • Strong data privacy and security with self-hosted model, giving users full control over their data
  • Highly flexible and modular due to open-source architecture, allowing extensive customization and third-party integrations
  • Easy to install and deploy, with a user-friendly interface accessible across multiple devices
  • Feature overload and complexity can overwhelm users, affecting usability
  • Performance degrades with increasing user numbers and data volume, especially on slower hardware
  • Frequent updates may introduce new bugs, and some critical issues (e.g., Calendar bugs) persist for weeks
Tresorit🇨🇭 CH

Swiss end-to-end encrypted cloud storage with EU-only data processing and ISO 27001 certification.

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing, backups and encrypted collaboration, but lacks native document editing.

Covers all of Google DriveFrom €19.99/mo★ 4.5 (563 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001:2022
Tresorit vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • End-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge policy for maximum data confidentiality
  • Intuitive, user-friendly interface with straightforward setup and onboarding
  • Reliable and fast file synchronization across devices
  • Premium pricing perceived as expensive; no free plan limits trial accessibility
  • Performance issues such as lag and slow loading, especially with large files or folders
  • Lack of real-time collaboration features and native document creation tools
Jottacloud🇳🇴 NO

Norwegian cloud storage with EU-hosted data and unlimited personal plans

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing and backups with unlimited personal plans and fast speeds.

File storageFile sharingFile syncBackupFrom €7.90/user/mo★ 4.5 (541 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO/IEC 27001:2013
Jottacloud vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive and straightforward interface that just works without sync conflicts
  • Fast upload and download speeds
  • Unlimited file version history
  • Limited sharing options and lack of client-side encryption
  • Mobile app reported as buggy by some users
  • Strict account closure policy when exceeding storage limits despite unlimited plans
Koofr🇸🇮 SI

Slovenian cloud storage with EU-only servers and no tracking, connects to Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive.

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing, backups and Office collaboration, but lacks native document editing.

Covers all of Google DriveFrom €0.50/mo★ 4.4 (359 reviews)Import from Google Drive: ✓ direct cloud-to-cloud copy · source
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001
Koofr vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive, clean interface with easy navigation and quick setup
  • Seamless integration with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Amazon Drive for unified file management
  • Fast upload and download speeds with reliable automatic backups
  • Limited storage capacity for larger teams or heavy data usage
  • No client-side encryption, reducing security for sensitive data
  • Lack of block-level sync, slowing down file synchronization
Proton Drive🇨🇭 CH

Swiss end-to-end encrypted cloud storage that keeps keys on the user's device.

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing and encrypted docs and sheets, but lacks advanced workflow automation.

File storageFile sharingFile syncCollaborationFrom $4.99/mo★ 4.3 (153 reviews)Import from Google Drive: ✓ via Google Takeout export · source
GDPROpen SourceFree plan
Proton Drive vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • End-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture ensure only users control access to their data
  • User-friendly, modern interface with smooth mobile apps for iOS and Android
  • Straightforward file and folder sharing with password protection and expiration dates
  • Free plan offers only 5 GB storage, premium plans are relatively expensive
  • Missing features compared to competitors (e.g., no spreadsheet or presentation tools, no Linux client)
  • Performance issues, including slow upload/download speeds and limited video preview (100 MB cap)
Icedrive🇬🇧 GB

Zero-knowledge cloud storage that mounts like a local drive, hosted in the EU, encrypted with Twofish.

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing and backups with zero-knowledge encryption and drive mounting.

File storageFile sharingFile syncBackupFrom $99/mo★ 4.1 (849 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001
Icedrive vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • Clean, intuitive interface with minimal learning curve and smooth navigation
  • Fast file uploads, downloads, and responsive apps across desktop, web, and mobile
  • Strong client-side encryption (Twofish zero-knowledge) and secure data backup for privacy-focused users
  • Lacks advanced collaboration tools, real-time document editing, and robust team management features
  • Limited syncing options, no selective folder sync, and no block-level sync
  • Few third-party integrations and no API for extensibility
Filen🇩🇪 DE

Open-source, zero-knowledge cloud storage hosted exclusively in the EU, developed in Germany.

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing, backups and encrypted notes, but lacks real-time document editing.

Covers all of Google DriveFrom €1.99/mo★ 4.2 (109 reviews)
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree plan
Filen vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • Zero-knowledge, end-to-end client-side encryption ensures files are encrypted before upload and only the user holds decryption keys
  • Affordable pricing with lifetime plans and competitive paid options
  • Modern, clean, and intuitive user interface resembling familiar file explorers for easy navigation
  • Sync reliability issues, including files disappearing, unexpected deletions, and sync inconsistencies
  • Slow download speeds, particularly for large folders, which often hang or fail
  • Lack of advanced collaboration tools, third-party integrations, and WebDAV/API support
pCloud🇨🇭 CH

Swiss cloud storage with client-side encryption and EU data residency in Luxembourg.

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing and backups with client-side encryption and media streaming.

File storageFile sharingFile syncBackupFrom €199/yr★ 3.0 (1805 reviews)Import from Google Drive: ✓ built-in third-party backup · source
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001:2013
pCloud vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • Clean, intuitive interface with seamless OS integration (Windows Explorer, Mac Finder, Linux)
  • Affordable pricing with unique lifetime plans and generous free storage (up to 15 GB)
  • Strong security features including optional client-side zero-knowledge encryption (pCloud Crypto) and Swiss data privacy laws
  • Recurring reports of data loss, corrupted files, and unreliable sync (especially on macOS)
  • Customer support often slow, unresponsive, or unable to resolve critical issues
  • Limited collaboration features (no real-time document editing, weak office suite integration)
CloudMe🇸🇪 SE

Swedish cloud storage with EU-only servers and end-to-end encryption for GDPR-sensitive teams.

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing and backups with EU-only servers and end-to-end encryption.

File storageFile sharingFile syncBackup★ 3.2 (1 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRISO 27001
CloudMe vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • Simple, intuitive interface with easy setup across Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, smart TVs, and NAS devices
  • Strong EU data protection compliance: data stored exclusively in Sweden under GDPR, no third-party cloud services involved
  • Clear and competitive pricing with free storage options and discounts for annual payments
  • Free and lower-tier plans limit file sizes to 150 MB, restricting uploads of large media files
  • Mobile apps prone to crashes, especially during bulk photo uploads or downloads, with reported stability issues on iOS
  • No phone support available; limited support options may delay issue resolution
Internxt🇪🇸 ES

Open-source, EU-hosted cloud storage with post-quantum encryption for teams that handle sensitive data.

Replaces Google Drive for storage, sync, sharing and backups with post-quantum encryption and open-source transparency.

File storageFile sharingFile syncBackupFrom €379.99★ 2.6 (1366 reviews)Import from Google Drive: ✓ via ZIP export (Google Takeout) · source
EU hostingGDPROpen SourceFree planISO 27001
Internxt vs Google Drive →
What users praise and criticise
  • Strong zero-knowledge encryption with post-quantum Kyber-512 and open-source transparency
  • Full compliance with EU data protection laws and certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA)
  • Competitive pricing with attractive lifetime deals for large storage volumes
  • Frequent sync failures and reliability issues, including failed uploads and unsynced files
  • Reported cases of permanent data loss, undermining trust in service reliability
  • High CPU usage (60–70%) by the Windows desktop app, causing performance problems

All Google Drive alternatives at a glance

Which part of Google Drive each alternative covers.

ProviderFile storageFile sharingFile syncCollaborationBackupFromRatingImport from Google Drive
Google Drive 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing)✓✓✓✓✓$6––
Nextcloud 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓€71.29/user/yr★ 4.4 (697)✓ service
Tresorit 🇨🇭✓✓✓✓✓€19.99/mo★ 4.5 (563)–
Jottacloud 🇳🇴✓✓✓✓€7.90★ 4.5 (541)–
Koofr 🇸🇮✓✓✓✓✓€0.50/mo★ 4.4 (359)✓ service
Proton Drive 🇨🇭✓✓✓✓$4.99/mo★ 4.3 (153)✓ via file
Icedrive 🇬🇧✓✓✓✓$99/mo★ 4.1 (849)–
Filen 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓✓€1.99/mo★ 4.2 (109)–
pCloud 🇨🇭✓✓✓✓€199/yr★ 3.0 (1805)✓ built-in
CloudMe 🇸🇪✓✓✓✓On request★ 3.2 (1)–
Internxt 🇪🇸✓✓✓✓€379.99★ 2.6 (1366)✓ via file

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

Google Drive: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters
🇺🇸 US
Where your data is stored
EU region only on some plansEU data residency available on request for Google Workspace Enterprise plans.
Transfers to the US based on
Standard Contractual Clauses
Contracts
DPA · Sub-processors
Price
from $6/user/mo

What users value in Google Drive

  • Seamless integration with Google Workspace apps
  • Real-time collaboration features are highly effective
  • Strong security and compliance measures

What they criticise

  • Limited offline functionality compared to desktop apps
  • Can be expensive for large teams
  • Learning curve for advanced features

Sources: workspace.google.com · firebase.google.com · drive.google.com · researched 5 October 2026

Moving away from Google Drive

Google Drive exports your data as PDF, DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, TXT, CSV, JPEG and PNG. pCloud imports Google Drive content with a built-in importer. Via the export files: Proton Drive and Internxt. With help from the vendor: Nextcloud and Koofr. Every import above links its source on the product card.

Frequently asked questions

Which European tool fully replaces Google Drive?

Icedrive, Filen, Tresorit, pCloud and Internxt cover file storage, sharing, sync and backup. Koofr adds collaboration. Nextcloud covers all of these and more but requires self-hosting for full control.

Which European tool is best for collaboration?

Koofr connects to Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive and supports collaboration. Nextcloud offers a full collaboration suite but needs self-hosting for full control.

Can I take my data with me when switching from Google Drive?

Koofr offers direct cloud-to-cloud migration from Google Drive. Nextcloud has a built-in migration tool. Internxt and Proton Drive support file-based migration via Google Takeout.

Where does Google Drive store my data?

Google Drive offers optional EU data residency for Google Workspace Enterprise plans. For other plans, data may be stored outside the EU.

Do European Google Drive alternatives comply with GDPR?

Icedrive, Filen, Tresorit, pCloud, Jottacloud, Internxt and Koofr are EU-hosted and designed for GDPR compliance. Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted.

Are there free European alternatives to Google Drive?

Icedrive, Filen, Proton Drive, pCloud, Jottacloud, Internxt and Koofr offer free plans. Filen and Internxt are also open source.

Which European Google Drive alternative has the best privacy features?

Tresorit offers end-to-end encryption with EU-only data processing and ISO 27001 certification. Proton Drive keeps encryption keys on the user’s device. Filen and Internxt are open source with zero-knowledge architecture.

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