Internxt Drive

Internxt Drive stores, syncs, and backs up files using zero-knowledge encryption. Internxt also describes post-quantum encryption that includes Kyber 512 and AES-256. Shared files can be sent through encrypted links protected by passwords, and those links can be revoked. Scheduled encrypted backups and file versioning are available. Drive offers apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, plus web access and an API. Developers can access Drive data with the Internxt CLI, which supports WebDAV; Internxt also lists Rclone and NAS support for syncing, backup, and management. The company says its code is public on GitHub and externally audited, and its product page states HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 compliance. A free plan includes 1 GB of encrypted storage. Annual plans are listed at €9.99 per year for Essential, €19.99 per year for Premium, and €29.99 per year for Ultimate, each billed monthly for a one-year term. Their storage allocations are 1 TB, 3 TB, and 5 TB, respectively; paid file-size limits and trash retention vary by plan.

Internxt Drive brings file storage, syncing, backups, and several access options together, with encryption and link controls among its stated capabilities. Compare each plan’s storage, file-size limit, and trash-retention period when choosing an option.

Internxt Drive may suit individuals, families, businesses, and developers looking for file storage, syncing, or backups. Its web, app, API, command-line, Rclone, and NAS access options serve different ways of working with stored files.

Internxt Drive combines encrypted cloud storage with file syncing and scheduled backups. It suits people and organizations seeking privacy-focused storage across desktop and mobile, with CLI and WebDAV access for developers. The trade-off is that capacity, maximum file size, and recovery time all depend on the plan.

Overview

Internxt says Drive uses zero-knowledge and post-quantum encryption, including Kyber 512 and AES-256. Shared files can be sent through encrypted, password-protected links that can be revoked, giving senders a way to end access after sharing. Scheduled encrypted backups add protection against ransomware and accidental loss, though the file-size cap and available storage still shape how much data a plan can cover.

Internxt states that it is HIPAA, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 compliant. It also says its code is publicly available on GitHub and has been externally audited. These claims may be relevant to privacy-conscious organizations, alongside the product's encryption approach.

Key features

• Encrypted, revocable sharing: Password-protected links add a layer of control, and revocation is useful when a recipient should no longer have access.
• Scheduled backups: Encrypted backups make Drive useful for safeguarding files as well as syncing them. Users should still check plan capacity and file-size limits against the data they need to protect.
• Developer and system access: Internxt CLI provides command-line access, with WebDAV support. Rclone and NAS support extend its stated syncing, backup, and management options, making the service more flexible for technical workflows.
• Versioning: File versioning is supported, a useful complement to backups when users need to retain earlier file states.
• Customer support: Internxt says customers can reach support by live chat or email and advertises premium customer support.

Pricing

Internxt offers a free plan and three paid annual plans. The listed annual prices are billed monthly but charged for one year, so the annual commitment matters even when payments are monthly.

The free plan's 1 GB is best treated as a small starting point, not a roomy archive. Essential is the entry paid option for users who need more space but can work within a 10 GB file cap and a week of trash retention. Premium triples that storage and raises the file cap to 50 GB, while doubling the retention window; it is a better fit for larger libraries or files. Ultimate offers the most room and longest recovery window, which matters when handling large files or wanting more time to restore deleted items. Lifetime Essential, Premium, and Ultimate plans provide 1 TB, 3 TB, and 5 TB respectively, with custom pricing.

Platforms

Drive is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web. Its platform list also includes API access, while CLI, WebDAV, Rclone, and NAS support give developers and system-oriented users more ways to work with stored files.

Who it's for

Drive is a reasonable fit for individuals, families, businesses, and developers who value encryption and want storage, syncing, backups, and controlled sharing in one service. The free tier may suit a light trial or small set of files. Users with larger collections should compare the paid tiers by storage, per-file limit, and trash retention rather than capacity alone. It is less suitable for anyone who needs a large free allowance or does not want an annual commitment.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Privacy and sharing controls: Zero-knowledge encryption and revocable, password-protected links support privacy-conscious storage and sharing.
• More than sync: Scheduled encrypted backups, file versioning, and NAS and Rclone support broaden its usefulness for protecting and managing files.
• Developer options: CLI access and WebDAV support can suit command-line and compatible system workflows.
• Multiple device platforms: Desktop, mobile, and web access cover common personal and work setups.

Cons

• Small free allowance: 1 GB leaves little space for a substantial photo library or backup set.
• Plan-dependent limits: Paid plans cap individual files at 10 GB to 100 GB and trash retention at 7 to 30 days, which can constrain large files or delayed recovery.
• Annual billing commitment: The paid annual plans are charged for one year, even though the plan description says billed monthly.
• Lifetime pricing: Lifetime tiers have custom pricing, so their cost cannot be weighed against the annual options here.

Alternatives

• Ente Photos is worth considering for a larger free allowance: its free plan includes 10 GB, compared with Drive's 1 GB, and it supports desktop, mobile, and web platforms.
• Filen is another freemium option with apps across desktop, mobile, and web, plus an AGPL v3 open-source license for its apps.
• Plient may suit users looking for a free 5 GB plan that includes WebDAV and CLI, with a stated 30-day versioning period.
• Cryptee is an alternative for readers who want software and cryptography that its maker says are open source and independently reviewable; its free plan includes 100 MB.
• Proton Drive offers a free 5 GB plan and is available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
• MEGA has a free 20 GB plan and supports iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
• NordLocker offers a free 3 GB plan and is available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows.
• FileLu offers freemium storage with monthly and yearly premium options.
• Browse Secure Cloud Storage, File Sharing Software, and Cloud Storage Services for more options in those categories.

Verdict

Choose Internxt Drive if encrypted storage, scheduled backups, revocable sharing, and developer access matter more than a generous free tier or flexible short-term billing. Its combination of privacy controls and backup options is the main reason to pick it; the main reason to look elsewhere is the small free allowance and plan-specific file-size and recovery limits.