Cloud Storage · Germany (DE)
Filen.io
Secure, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage with a focus on privacy and data sovereignty.
The switch
Dropbox→Filen.ioalso replaces Google Drive, OneDrive
About
Filen.io provides a highly secure cloud storage solution with client-side, end-to-end encryption, ensuring that only the user can access their data. All servers are located in Germany, adhering to strict European privacy laws.
Why we recommend it
- End-to-end encryption
- Zero-knowledge architecture
- German servers
- Privacy-focused
EU vs USA
Filen.io vs Dropbox
Side-by-side on jurisdiction, data residency, and the rules that decide who can actually read your data.
Criteria
🇪🇺 Filen.io
🇺🇸 Dropbox
Headquarters
Germany
San Francisco, USA
Jurisdiction
Germany
USA
Data location
Germany
US (some EU regions paid)
GDPR-native
Yes
No
CLOUD Act / FISA exposed
No
Yes
Ad tracking
No
No
End-to-end encryption
No
No
Open source
No
No
Ownership
Private
Dropbox Inc.
Founded
2020
2007
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