Internxt vs Google Drive
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Google Drive? 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
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Google Workspace Enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, ENS Alto
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701
Price from
€379.99
$6/user/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
Yes
No
Integrations
AWS S3 API (S3-compatible object storage), Rclone (open-source command-line tool), WebDAV, Cyberduck, Jungle Disk +1
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Meet, etc.), Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Office (via plugins), Trello +5
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
Google Drive
Strengths
- +Seamless integration with Google Workspace apps
- +Real-time collaboration features are highly effective
- +Strong security and compliance measures
- +Generous storage allowances on higher-tier plans
Limitations
- −Limited offline functionality compared to desktop apps
- −Can be expensive for large teams
- −Learning curve for advanced features
- −Privacy concerns due to data processing in the US
Data residency & compliance
Internxt
Google Drive
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Google Workspace Enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOC 2, ENS Alto
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701
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.
Google Drive
- Business Starter $6 per user/month30 GB cloud storage per user · Business email through Gmail · Security and management controls
- Business Standard $12 per user/month2 TB cloud storage per user · Cloud Search functionality · Enhanced security and management controls
- Business Plus $18 per user/month5 TB cloud storage per user · Advanced security, compliance, and management controls · eDiscovery and retention policies
- Enterprise On request per user/monthCustomizable storage (up to 30 TB per user) · Advanced security, compliance, and management controls · Data loss prevention (DLP)
Pricing varies by plan and region. Enterprise plan requires custom quote. Billed annually.
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
Google Drive
- Storage and Collaboration
- Store and share files securely in the cloud, Real-time co-editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, Version history and file recovery, Granular sharing permissions (view, comment, edit)
- Security and Compliance
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) and SSO support, Encryption of data at rest and in transit, Compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations, Data loss prevention (DLP) for sensitive content
- Productivity and Integration
- Search across all files with powerful OCR and text recognition, Automated workflows with Google Apps Script, Third-party app integrations (Slack, Zoom, etc.), AI-powered features like Smart Reply and grammar suggestions