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Head-to-head · Secure Cloud Storage

Filen vs NordLocker

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Filen #1 in Secure Cloud Storage 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Filen
NordLocker #8 in Secure Cloud Storage 8.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit NordLocker

Filen leads on 0 checks, NordLocker on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFilen · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly NordLocker

Filen scores higher on our rubric for secure cloud storage: 9.4 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Filen is the better fit for secure storage with broad platform coverage. NordLocker is the better fit for simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices.

  • Filen fits best

    Secure storage with broad platform coverage

  • NordLocker fits best

    Simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices

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Side by side

Feature Filen 9.4/10 Visit ↗ NordLocker 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.1
Ranking #1 in Secure Cloud Storage #8 in Secure Cloud Storage
Best for Secure storage with broad platform coverage Simple encrypted storage for mainstream devices
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €1.99/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Money-back guarantee 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Email, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Filen 0/1 · NordLocker 0/1
Zero-knowledge encryption Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
File version history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sharing controls Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Data jurisdiction Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Client-side zero-knowledge encryption across storage and sharing
  • Apps for web, desktop, mobile, plus API and open-source tooling
  • Monthly plans include unlimited bandwidth and unlimited uploads
  • Lifetime free plan with 3 GB of cloud storage
  • Zero-knowledge encryption with offline file access
  • Secure links support passwords, expiration and revocation
Cons
  • Storage tiers top out at 10 TiB
  • The broad feature set may exceed simple storage needs
  • No AI features for automated file or content workflows
  • Supported platforms are web, Windows, iOS and Android
  • Single-file limits are 10 GB on Windows and 8 GB elsewhere
  • Paid plan pricing is variable
Our verdict

Filen is a cloud storage service for individuals, professionals, businesses, developers, and privacy-focused users. Its core approach combines client-side encryption with zero-knowledge technology, so files, sharing, notes, and chats are…

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NordLocker is an end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service for individuals, freelancers, teams and businesses. It supports encrypted storage and synchronization, backups, organization, downloads and file sharing. Its zero-knowledge…

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  1. FilenSecure Cloud Storage 9.4Free plan
  2. NordLockerSecure Cloud Storage 8.1Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Filen — where it wins

    • Client-side zero-knowledge encryption across storage and sharing
    • Apps for web, desktop, mobile, plus API and open-source tooling
    • Monthly plans include unlimited bandwidth and unlimited uploads

    Where it doesn't

    • Storage tiers top out at 10 TiB
    • The broad feature set may exceed simple storage needs
    • No AI features for automated file or content workflows

  • NordLocker — where it wins

    • Lifetime free plan with 3 GB of cloud storage
    • Zero-knowledge encryption with offline file access
    • Secure links support passwords, expiration and revocation

    Where it doesn't

    • Supported platforms are web, Windows, iOS and Android
    • Single-file limits are 10 GB on Windows and 8 GB elsewhere
    • Paid plan pricing is variable
  • Filen9.4/10 · Free plan

    Privacy-focused cloud storage with broad platform coverage and low-cost paid tiers.

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  • NordLocker8.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A straightforward encrypted storage service with secure sharing and a lifetime free plan.

    Visit NordLockerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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