CloudDrive2

CloudDrive2 connects cloud storage accounts and mounts them as local disks, with backup, encryption, and WebDAV tools. Listed sources include OneDrive, Google Drive, Aliyun Drive, Baidu, WebDAV, local folders, and others. Mounts support POSIX semantics on Linux and macOS and Windows security descriptors; random writes do not require downloading a whole file first. The free Basic tier permits up to two cloud drives and one local mount, but excludes Core Pro features. Core Monthly is CN¥4.99 a month, while Core Yearly is CN¥49.99 a year; both include unlimited clouds and local mounts. App Pro costs $19.99 one-time and adds playback options including HDR and Dolby Vision, DSD, ISO discs, AI subtitle translation, Emby and Jellyfin client features, and VR video. CloudDrive2 also offers an API, media-server connections, and a Docker image. It is listed for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, web, NAS, and Docker.

CloudDrive2 combines cloud mounting with backup, encryption, WebDAV, and media-server connections. The free tier has clear drive and mount limits, while Core and App Pro options add separate capabilities.

CloudDrive2 suits people who want to access supported cloud accounts as mounted disks or use cloud storage for backup. Its free tier may fit users with modest mounting needs, while paid plans extend drive limits and features.

Overview

CloudDrive2 brings supported cloud accounts together as mounted local disks, with backup, folder synchronisation and WebDAV alongside them. It suits people building a cross-platform cloud-storage setup, especially those who need mounts, automation or media-server connections. Its free tier is deliberately small; paid plans separate storage-management features from advanced playback.

Key features

Mounts and integrations

CloudDrive2 supports Aliyun Drive, Baidu, 115, Tianyi, 123 Pan, OneDrive, Google Drive, Xunlei, WebDAV and local folders. Mounts support POSIX semantics on Linux and macOS and Windows security descriptors on Windows. Random writes do not require downloading an entire file first, a useful distinction for software that edits only part of a large remote file. The range of sources and filesystem behavior make CloudDrive2 more compelling as a bridge between cloud accounts and desktop workflows than as a basic file browser.

WebDAV and API

The built-in WebDAV server can expose storage to compatible clients. Paid membership adds separate WebDAV users with individual root directories and read-only settings, which gives administrators a way to limit what each user can reach. The core also exposes a gRPC API with over 200 RPC methods; tokens can be scoped by permissions and expiry. That flexibility will matter to people integrating CloudDrive2 into their own systems, but is less of a draw for someone who only wants manual file access. For client options, see WebDAV Client Software.

Security and media

The maker says cloud-account details are encrypted with the user's password and only a password hash is stored on the server. Its encrypted filesystem encrypts filenames with AES and file contents with chacha20-poly1305 before uploading them to cloud storage. Monthly and yearly members face a 200 MB per-file upload limit for encrypted cloud uploads; Core Lifetime is exempt. CloudDrive2 also connects to Emby and Jellyfin and has a companion plugin for both. App Pro adds HDR and Dolby Vision, DSD, ISO disc playback, AI subtitle translation, Emby/Jellyfin client features and VR video, making it a separate consideration for media use rather than a requirement for cloud mounting.

Deployment and support

CloudDrive2 lists Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, a web UI, NAS and Docker support. NAS options include Synology, QNAP, Unraid and fnOS; Docker images cover amd64, arm64 and armv7. A help and setup guide, Telegram group and GitHub Issues link provide support routes. The breadth is useful for mixed-device and self-hosted setups, though the many plans and distinct Core and App Pro capabilities require buyers to match the purchase to their actual use.

Pricing

The free Basic plan costs nothing. It allows up to two cloud drives and one local mount, and excludes Core Pro features. It is a sensible way to start with a small setup, but the mount cap and feature exclusion make it a poor fit for someone consolidating several accounts or relying on paid Core capabilities. The plan mentions up to two devices online at once, a limit the maker says is not enforced yet.

Core Monthly costs CN¥4.99 a month, billed ¥4.99 / month; Core Yearly costs CN¥49.99 a year, billed ¥49.99 / year. Both provide unlimited clouds and local mounts, Core Pro features, and up to five devices online at once, also not enforced yet. Monthly suits a short commitment; yearly lowers the stated cost over twelve months but commits the user for a year. Neither is needed solely for App Pro playback features.

Core Lifetime Lite costs CN¥199, paid once, billed ¥199 once. It removes cloud and mount limits and allows up to five devices online at once, but excludes Core Pro features; it can be upgraded to full Lifetime. Core Lifetime costs CN¥499, paid once, billed ¥499 once, and includes Core Pro features, unlimited clouds and mounts, up to five devices online at once, and exemption from the 200 MB encrypted-upload limit. Lite is for buyers who want capacity without Core Pro; full Lifetime is the more complete one-time Core option.

App Pro is $19.99, paid once, billed USD $19.99 in every store, and unlocks the listed playback features. It does not replace a Core subscription when the need is unlimited mounts or Core Pro. Ultimate Bundle is $79.99, paid once, billed USD $79.99 in every store, and combines Core Lifetime plus App Pro. Accessibility Lifetime is priced at CN¥499,299, paid once, billed ¥499¥299 once; it is identical to Core Lifetime and requires a request code using visual-disability certificate details. CloudDrive2 has no free trial.

Platforms

CloudDrive2 supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, web UI, NAS and Docker. The maker also lists API and self-hosted support. This spread suits users who want a shared storage setup across desktop, mobile and home-server environments.

Who it's for

CloudDrive2 is best for people who want cloud accounts mounted as disks, need a WebDAV server or API, or are connecting storage to a NAS or media-server setup. The free tier works for a modest trial setup with two cloud drives and one mount. Choose a Core plan when the caps are too restrictive or Core Pro features are needed; choose App Pro only for its playback additions. It is less suitable for someone who wants a simple, single-purpose sync tool or does not need mounts and server-style integrations.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Mounts support platform-specific filesystem behavior and random writes without a full-file download, helping desktop workflows that work directly with remote files.
• Pro: WebDAV users can have separate roots and read-only settings, while API tokens can be limited by permissions and expiry.
• Pro: The free tier offers a no-cost starting point, and lifetime options are available for users who want to avoid recurring Core billing.
• Con: Basic is capped at two cloud drives and one local mount and lacks Core Pro features, so a larger setup quickly requires payment.
• Con: Monthly and yearly members face a 200 MB per-file cap on encrypted cloud uploads; only Core Lifetime is stated to remove it.
• Con: Core and App Pro are separate, so buyers may need the Ultimate Bundle to combine lifetime Core access with the playback feature set.

Alternatives

rclone is a free open-source option for readers who want a free project across Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API and self-hosted platforms rather than CloudDrive2's paid Core plans.

Air Explorer is another freemium choice for readers focused on cloud-to-cloud transfers: its Free BASIC plan allows one account per cloud, read-only cloud-to-cloud sync or transfer, and two simultaneous downloads and uploads.

FolderSync is an alternative for readers looking for a freemium option listed across Android, Linux, macOS and Windows.

WebDAV Navigator is a narrower alternative for readers who need a freemium WebDAV app on Android or iOS.

GoodSync is an alternative for readers comparing freemium software across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows; its Workstation plan is $49.95 a year for one workstation.

FileBrowser is a paid iOS alternative with a free trial for readers seeking a device-focused file app.

FTPManager Pro is a paid option for readers who need FTP, FTPS or SFTP access across its listed platforms.

WebDAV Manager is a free alternative for readers using iOS or macOS.

Verdict

Choose CloudDrive2 if you want cloud accounts to behave more like mounted disks and value WebDAV, API access, encryption or NAS and media-server integrations. Its strongest case is the combination of broad mounting support and server-oriented tools; its main caveats are the restrictive free caps, the encrypted-upload limit on recurring plans, and the split between Core and App Pro. For a simple free utility or a focused client, an alternative may be the cleaner fit.