Internxt vs Dropbox
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Dropbox? Here's how Internxt compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Internxt. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Open-source, EU-hosted cloud storage with post-quantum encryption for teams that handle sensitive data.
Cloud storage and file synchronization service for teams and individuals.
Headquarters
🇪🇸 ES
🇺🇸 US · 2007
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plans or by request.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, ENS Alto
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, ISO 22301
Price from
€379.99
$9.99/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
Yes
No
Ratings
Integrations
AWS S3 API (S3-compatible object storage), Rclone (open-source command-line tool), WebDAV, Cyberduck, Jungle Disk +1
Slack, Zoom, Trello, Asana, Adobe Creative Cloud +6
Where each one wins
Internxt
Strengths
- +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
- +Clean, modern, and intuitive interface across desktop, mobile, and web apps
- +Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and browsers
- +Bundled privacy tools including VPN and antivirus for additional security
- +Fast and helpful customer support reported in some cases
Limitations
- −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
Dropbox
Strengths
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- +Reliable file synchronization across devices
- +Strong collaboration features with Dropbox Paper
- +Seamless integrations with third-party apps
Limitations
- −Limited free storage (2 GB)
- −Higher-tier plans can be expensive for small teams
- −Occasional sync delays reported by users
- −Advanced features locked behind higher-priced plans
Data residency & compliance
Internxt
Dropbox
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on Enterprise plans or by request.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, ENS Alto
ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701, ISO 22301
Pricing
Internxt
- Free Free for life1GB encrypted cloud storage · Zero-knowledge encryption · Basic customer support
- Essential (Lifetime) €379.99 one-time payment1TB encrypted cloud storage · Post-quantum encryption · VPN (France)
- Premium (Lifetime) €579.99 one-time payment3TB encrypted cloud storage · File versioning · VPN (France, Germany, Poland)
- Ultimate (Lifetime) €779.99 one-time payment5TB encrypted cloud storage · CLI & WebDAV support · VPN (5 locations)
- Cloud Object Storage (Enterprise) On request per GB/day (pay-as-you-go)S3-compatible API · Choice of US or EU storage regions · Scalable storage
Lifetime plans allow stacking up to 100TB. Pricing for enterprise object storage varies by usage.
Dropbox
- Basic Free per user/month2 GB storage · Limited file sharing · Basic collaboration tools
- Plus $9.99 per user/month2 TB storage · Advanced sharing controls · Priority email support
- Professional $16.58 per user/month3 TB storage · Full-text search · 180-day file recovery
- Standard $15 per user/month (min 3 users)5 TB shared storage · Team management tools · Admin console for user management
- Advanced $25 per user/month (min 3 users)Unlimited storage · Advanced security controls · Audit logs
- Enterprise On request CustomUnlimited storage · Enterprise-grade security · Dedicated support
Pricing varies by region and plan. Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting sales.
Features
Internxt
- Privacy & Security
- Zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption (client-side), Post-quantum encryption (Kyber-512 + AES-256), GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001:2022, and SOC 2 compliant, Two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Storage & File Management
- Encrypted cloud storage (1TB, 3TB, 5TB options), File backups and versioning (plan-dependent), File size limits up to 100GB (plan-dependent), Trash retention from 7 to 30 days (plan-dependent)
- Sharing & Collaboration
- Password-protected file sharing, Invite, share, and collaborate (limited to sharing), No real-time collaboration or document editing, No integration with Google Docs or Microsoft 365
- Additional Tools
- Encrypted VPN (locations vary by plan), Antivirus tool, System cleaner, Video conferencing (Meet)
- Enterprise & Scalability
- S3-compatible cloud object storage (AWS S3 API), Choice of US or EU storage regions, Scalable storage with pay-as-you-go pricing, No direct backup from third-party cloud providers
Dropbox
- File Management
- Store and sync files across devices, Version history and file recovery, Large file transfers via shared links, Granular access permissions
- Security & Compliance
- Two-factor authentication (2FA), Encryption at rest and in transit, Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and others, Audit logs for enterprise plans
- Collaboration
- Real-time co-editing in Dropbox Paper, Commenting and task assignments, Team folders for shared access, Integration with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Administration
- User and group management, Device approval and remote wipe, Single sign-on (SSO) support, Custom branding for enterprise
- Integrations
- Slack, Zoom, Trello, Asana