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ExpanDrive
What it is
ExpanDrive mounts cloud storage and protocol endpoints as desktop drives, making them available through Finder, Explorer, and other applications. Files stream on demand, with local caching and an option to pin files for offline access; folder synchronization is not supported. Listed integrations include Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Nextcloud, FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, and others. The desktop app is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Server Edition runs as a headless service on Windows Server or Linux and can expose mounted storage as a Windows SMB share. It also includes command-line controls for mounts, connections, license registration, and synchronous-write mode. The maker says connections use TLS and credentials are kept in the local operating system credential store, not plaintext files or ExpanDrive servers. Plain FTP is supported, but it sends credentials and file contents in the clear; the maker recommends FTPS or SFTP for sensitive connections. Free costs nothing, billed forever. Business costs $29 a month, billed monthly; Enterprise pricing is custom. ExpanDrive began in 2004 and was acquired by Files.com in January 2024 before relaunching under Files.com in April 2025.
For and against
For
- Accesses mounted storage through desktop applications.
- Files can be pinned for offline access.
- Supports macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Server Edition can expose storage as a Windows SMB share.
- Free plan is billed forever.
Against
- Folder synchronization is not supported.
- Plain FTP sends credentials and files in the clear.
- Business costs $29 a month, billed monthly.
The verdict
ExpanDrive provides desktop access to a broad range of storage services and protocols, with a separate headless Server Edition. Choose FTPS or SFTP rather than plain FTP for sensitive connections.
Who it suits
ExpanDrive may suit people who want cloud storage accessible as desktop drives rather than synchronized folders. Server Edition adds a headless option for Windows Server and Linux deployments.
Plans and prices
Free
Personal use · up to 10 users or devices per year · all 15 cloud services and protocols · community support
Read 3 Oct 2026 · expandrive.com
Business
Up to 10 users or devices · 1 Server Edition instance · web management console · team configuration sharing
Read 3 Oct 2026 · expandrive.com
Enterprise
Volume licensing · under 30 minute SLA · dedicated partnership engineer · SAML SSO
Read 3 Oct 2026 · expandrive.com
On the record
- Command line
- Server Edition includes the exfs command line for mounting, unmounting, listing connections, license registration, and synchronous-write mode.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Company history
- ExpanDrive says it began in 2004, was acquired by Files.com in January 2024, and relaunched under Files.com in April 2025.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Credential storage
- The maker says passwords, SSH keys, and OAuth tokens are stored in the local operating system credential store and are not written to plaintext files or sent to ExpanDrive servers.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The download page provides versions for macOS 11 Big Sur and later, Windows 10, 11, and Windows Server 2016+, and 64-bit desktop Linux on x86-64.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The security page says connections use TLS and ExpanDrive does not terminate or proxy traffic through its infrastructure.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Enterprise features
- The Enterprise plan lists SAML SSO, audit logs, advanced RBAC, and a 24/7 rapid-response service with an under-30-minute SLA.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Box, Dropbox, FTP, Google Cloud Storage, Google Drive, IDrive e2, Nextcloud, OneDrive, OneDrive for Business, SFTP, SharePoint, Wasabi, and WebDAV.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- No sync required
- Files stream on demand, with smart local caching and the option to pin files for offline access.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Plain FTP limitation
- Plain FTP is supported but sends credentials and file contents in the clear; the maker recommends FTPS or SFTP for sensitive connections.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- ExpanDrive mounts cloud storage and protocol endpoints as native drives on a desktop, accessible from Finder, Explorer, and other applications.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Server Edition
- Server Edition runs as a headless system service on Windows Server and Linux and can expose mounted cloud storage as an SMB share on Windows.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Free includes community support, Business includes priority email support, and Enterprise includes a dedicated partnership engineer and rapid response.expandrive.com · read 3 Oct 2026
