FileCloud

FileCloud is an enterprise file storage and collaboration platform for sharing, syncing, backing up, and remotely accessing files. It offers a hosted Online service and Server software that can run on premises or on public cloud platforms. Users can create public, private, and time-limited shares with granular permissions; collaboration tools include versioning, approval workflows, comments, activity streams, team folders, and document editing. FileCloud lists access on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web. Security features include encryption at rest and in transit, two-factor authentication, single sign-on, audit logs, and remote device wipe controls. Named integrations include Active Directory, NTFS, network shares, Microsoft Office Online, LibreOffice, Microsoft Office mobile apps, Outlook, and FileCloud for Office. Essentials is $7/user/mo billed annually with a 20-user minimum; Advanced is $14/user/mo billed annually with a 10-user minimum. A self-hosted Community Edition offers a free one-year license for up to five full users and 10 external users, but omits SSO and third-party integrations. FileCloud says its Salesforce plugin reached end of life on September 1, 2025, with no replacement planned.

FileCloud combines file management and collaboration features with hosted and self-hosted deployment choices. Review the plan minimums and Community Edition omissions, and note that its Salesforce plugin has ended.

FileCloud suits organizations that need file sharing, synchronization, backup, remote access, and collaboration tools. Its deployment options may also suit organizations choosing between hosted service and self-hosted software.

FileCloud is an enterprise platform for storing, sharing, syncing, backing up, and remotely accessing files. It best suits organizations that need administrative control and a choice between hosted and self-managed infrastructure. The main trade-offs are paid-plan seat minimums and a Community Edition that leaves out important integrations.

Overview

FileCloud Online provides hosted storage, while FileCloud Server can run on an organization’s premises or on a public cloud platform. That deployment choice is a meaningful advantage for enterprises, schools, government bodies, and managed service providers with infrastructure or data-governance requirements. It is unnecessary complexity for an individual or very small team seeking a basic storage account.

Sharing covers public, private, and time-limited links, granular permissions, and unlimited external accounts. File versioning, approval workflows, comments, activity streams, team folders, and document editing extend it beyond simple file transfer. Connections to Active Directory, NTFS, network shares, Microsoft Office Online, LibreOffice, Microsoft Office mobile apps, Outlook, and FileCloud for Office help it fit established workplace systems.

Key features

Security controls include AES encryption at rest, SSL/TLS protection in transit, two-factor authentication, single sign-on, audit logs, and remote device wiping. Together with business administration controls, these features support centralized oversight of users, devices, and shared data.

FileCloud’s Trust Center lists ISO 27001, SOC 2, ISO 9001, HIPAA, and FedRAMP High assurance materials. SOC 2 and HIPAA audit reports are provided to current customers, and requested Trust Center documentation is supplied within one business day after an NDA is signed. Organizations evaluating regulated deployments should treat the customer-access requirement as part of the procurement process.

The Salesforce plugin reached end of life on September 1, 2025, and no replacement is planned. Teams that depend on Salesforce integration should therefore look elsewhere rather than build a workflow around FileCloud.

Pricing

Essentials costs $7 a month when billed annually and requires at least 20 users. It includes unlimited file upload size, making it the lower-cost paid entry point for larger teams that can meet the seat floor. Advanced costs $14 a month, billed annually, with a 10-user minimum and unlimited upload size; its higher price is aimed at organizations needing the more advanced tier rather than the smallest possible deployment.

The online listing also shows FileCloud Online Essentials at $7 a year, with the page labeling it “$7 user/mo Billed Annually.” It requires 10 users, includes 5TB, unlimited external users, unlimited upload size, and a maximum of three workflows. Online Advanced is shown at $14 a year, likewise labeled “$14 user/mo Billed Annually,” with 10 users, 10TB, unlimited external users, and unlimited upload size. The Essentials workflow cap makes Advanced the better fit for teams with more elaborate approval processes.

Online FedRAMP High has custom pricing, 10TB included, a 10-user minimum, unlimited external users, and unlimited upload size. Online Service Provider also uses custom pricing, with provider-supplied storage and unlimited external users. The Service Provider plan is intended for service-provider deployment and licensing. A 14-day trial gives prospective customers a short evaluation window. FileCloud also offers a free plan through Community Edition: a self-hosted, one-year license for up to five full users and 10 external users. It omits single sign-on and third-party integrations, so it is suitable for a small proof of concept, not a full enterprise rollout.

Platforms

Clients and deployment options cover Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and the web, with self-hosted operation available through FileCloud Server. That breadth supports mixed-device workforces and organizations that cannot standardize on one operating system.

Who it's for

Choose FileCloud when deployment control, external collaboration, auditability, and business access management matter as much as storage. It is a strong candidate for enterprises, educational institutions, government organizations, and managed service providers. Small groups that cannot satisfy 10- or 20-user minimums, or users wanting inexpensive personal storage, should consider simpler services.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Hosted and self-hosted deployment supports organizations with different infrastructure and governance requirements.
• Public, private, and expiring shares, granular permissions, and unlimited external accounts accommodate controlled collaboration beyond the company.
• Versioning, approvals, comments, team folders, editing, and broad Microsoft- and directory-related integrations cover substantial workplace workflows.
• Encryption, authentication, audit, device-wipe, and listed compliance materials provide a serious administrative and security foundation.

Cons

• Paid plans require at least 10 or 20 users, excluding many small teams.
• Community Edition is limited to five full and 10 external users for one year and excludes SSO and third-party integrations.
• The Salesforce plugin is discontinued with no replacement planned.
• Several specialized plans use custom pricing, making budgeting less transparent.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of backup-focused tools, compare Cloud Backup Services; for sharing-centric products, see File Sharing Software; and for general storage choices, browse Cloud Storage Services.

IDrive is the better starting point for freemium storage with a 10GB basic plan and a 100GB one-user plan at $0.25 a month. Jottacloud suits users who want a 5GB free tier or an individual unlimited plan. Choose rclone for a free, open-source project rather than an enterprise collaboration suite. Backblaze Computer Backup focuses on unlimited computer backup, while ElephantDrive offers paid storage with a 1,000GB Solo allowance and a 10GB individual-file limit. Livedrive Backup is a straightforward unlimited-storage backup plan at $99.90 a year. Pulseway is aimed at configurable endpoint, MDM, and security management. Data Deposit Box offers 200GB backup storage for $20 a month with monthly cancellation.

Verdict

FileCloud is a strong choice for organizations that need granular collaboration controls, compliance-oriented administration, and the option to host the system themselves or use FileCloud Online. Its principal reason to look elsewhere is scale and specialization: seat minimums punish small deployments, Community Edition is materially restricted, and Salesforce users have no supported plugin path.