Peergos

Peergos provides storage, sharing and synchronization that it describes as post-quantum end-to-end encrypted. Files are encrypted on the user’s device, and the maker says account keys do not leave it. It also says the server cannot see file names, sizes, folder structure, modification times, file types, contacts or sharing relationships. Folder sync works in both directions and transfers changed chunks; users can configure it to stop propagating deletions so it can act as backup. Sharing links can expire, require a password, have a fixed use limit or allow writing back. Built-in tools include calendar, document and spreadsheet editors, PDF viewing and editing, media playback, an image gallery, a task board, a Markdown browser and a wiki. Desktop apps support WebDAV and CalDAV/CardDAV; Android syncs calendars and contacts with phone apps. Drive mounting works on Windows, Linux and Android, but is not yet available on macOS. The maker says the software and server are open source, with published audits from Radically Open Security and Cure53. Users can self-host the software for free. Paid plans list 200 GB, 1000 GB and 3000 GB options.

Peergos pairs encrypted storage and sync with sharing controls and built-in productivity tools. Check platform limits and the listed storage capacities when deciding between self-hosting and a paid plan.

Peergos suits people seeking encrypted file storage, sync and sharing across supported desktop and mobile platforms. Self-hosting is an option for users who want to run the software themselves.

Overview

Peergos combines encrypted file storage and sync with sharing controls and a broad set of built-in tools. It suits privacy-conscious users who want to self-host or use one service for files and everyday productivity. Its strongest case is metadata protection paired with flexible deployment; the main trade-off is that drive mounting is unavailable on macOS.

Key features

Privacy and account security

Files are encrypted on the device, and Peergos says account keys stay there. It also says the server cannot see file names, sizes, folder structure, modification times, file types, contacts or sharing relationships. That broad coverage makes Peergos a strong fit for people who want private file storage and collaboration metadata, not just private file contents.

Account protections include authenticator apps, WebAuthn and CTAP2 security keys, Windows Hello and single-use backup codes. Peergos says Radically Open Security and Cure53 audited the software and published their full reports. It is open source through the server and offers reproducible builds, useful properties for readers who value public scrutiny. The organization describes itself as a non-profit supported by subscriptions, donations and grants, without investors, debt or advertising.

Sync, sharing and built-in tools

Two-way folder sync uploads changed chunks across devices. A setting can prevent deletions from propagating, so users can keep a synced folder as a backup instead of mirroring every removal. Secret links can expire, require a password, limit the number of uses or allow recipients to write back. Those controls make sharing more adaptable than a single public link.

Peergos also includes calendar, document and spreadsheet editors, PDF viewing and editing, media playback, an image gallery, task board, Markdown browser and wiki. Desktop WebDAV support connects tools such as rclone, while CalDAV and CardDAV support apps such as Thunderbird. On Android, calendars and contacts sync with the phone's apps. This breadth can consolidate personal workflows, though users who already rely on specialist apps may prefer Peergos primarily for storage and sync.

Pricing

Self-hosting costs nothing, billed for ever, and uses the user's own disk with the same software. Peergos says users can run the whole system themselves for free and still share with other Peergos users. This is the lowest-cost route for people comfortable running a server, but it puts storage capacity on their own hardware.

Pro is £43 a month, billed Monthly £4 per month; yearly £3 per month, with 200 GB, unlimited devices and no maximum file size. It suits individuals who need a modest cloud allocation across several devices. Visionary is £108 a month, billed Monthly £10 per month; yearly £8 per month, with 1000 GB, unlimited devices and no maximum file size, making it the larger-capacity option. Pioneer is £2,520 a month, billed Monthly £25 per month; yearly £20 per month, with 3000 GB, unlimited devices and no maximum file size. Its extra space is aimed at users with substantial storage needs; the plan details give no additional device or file-size benefit over the smaller tiers.

Peergos has no free hosted plan. The self-host option is free, but hosted storage begins with a paid subscription. The plans specify no seat limits, trial period or renewal terms.

Platforms

Peergos supports Android, Linux, macOS, web, Windows and self-hosting, with desktop and mobile apps. Drive mounting works in the file manager on Windows, Linux and Android, but not macOS. That gap matters for Mac users who want cloud files to appear as a mounted drive; the service still lists macOS as a supported platform.

Who it's for

Peergos is a good choice for privacy-focused individuals who want encrypted sync, controlled sharing and useful built-in apps, especially if they value self-hosting or need access across several devices. It is less suitable for someone who requires a free hosted tier or macOS drive mounting, or who wants a small, straightforward storage-only service.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The server is designed to hide an unusually broad range of metadata, including sharing relationships.
• Pros: Sync can preserve deleted files by stopping deletion propagation, giving folders a backup role.
• Pros: Sharing links have expiry, password, use-count and write-back controls.
• Pros: Unlimited devices and no maximum file size apply to the paid storage plans.
• Cons: Hosted storage has no free plan, and the paid plans begin at 200 GB.
• Cons: Mac users cannot mount a Peergos drive in the file manager.
• Cons: The free self-host plan requires users to supply and run their own storage server.

Alternatives

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Choose Carbide Network if its Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and API platforms better match your setup; its home-provider and personal-storage plans are billed at $0.002/GB.

Sia is another option for readers who want a free plan, with support for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosting, web and Windows.

Datum Storage offers one free terabyte for the first year, while additional storage is priced at $3.99 a month per terabyte.

Stratos is another freemium option with support for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosting, web and Windows.

Arweave is a paid alternative available across mobile, desktop, web, extension and self-hosted platforms.

DeNet Storage uses a prepaid storage balance, with a 1,200 GAS purchase and storage terms including 1 TB for one year or 100 GB for ten years.

Pinata may suit readers looking for API and web access with paid storage plans; its Picnic plan is $20 a month for 1 TB, one gateway plus CDN and 500 GB bandwidth.

4EVERLAND is a web-based freemium option with a free Standard plan that includes 6 GB of IPFS storage per month.

Verdict

Peergos is best for privacy-minded users who want encrypted storage with metadata protection, adjustable sharing and a useful suite of built-in apps. Self-hosting makes it particularly appealing to people willing to manage their own server, while paid plans offer unlimited devices and no file-size ceiling. Look elsewhere if you need a free hosted plan or mounted-drive access on macOS.