Filen vs PigCloud

Filen9.0Visit PigCloud7.2Visit

Higher score Filen #1 in Secure Cloud Storage 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from €1.99/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Filen

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PigCloud #5 in Secure Cloud Storage 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from €2.99/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit PigCloud

• Filen fits best

  Secure storage with broad platform coverage

• PigCloud fits best

  Low-cost secure storage with recovery features

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Side by side

Feature	Filen 9.0/10 Visit ↗	PigCloud 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.2
Ranking	#1 in Secure Cloud Storage	#5 in Secure Cloud Storage
Best for	Secure storage with broad platform coverage	Low-cost secure storage with recovery features
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Filen 0/1 · PigCloud 1/1
Zero-knowledge encryption	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Included storage	Not published	100 GB
File version history	Not published	90 days
Sharing controls	Not published	Password_protected
Client platforms	Not published	Desktop
Data jurisdiction	Not published	Eu
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	Encrypts file contents and names before upload Includes sharing controls, version history, and file recovery Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, CLI, web, and API access
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	Native Android and iOS apps are still in development Paid plan highlights do not distinguish features by tier The optional AI assistant may not suit strictly focused storage needs
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… Read the review →	PigCloud is a secure cloud-storage service for individuals and small teams. It encrypts file contents and file names before upload, with access through the web, desktop synchronization, a command-line interface, and a web terminal. The… Read the review →

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

• PigCloud — where it wins

  • Encrypts file contents and names before upload
  • Includes sharing controls, version history, and file recovery
  • Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, CLI, web, and API access

  Where it doesn't

  • Native Android and iOS apps are still in development
  • Paid plan highlights do not distinguish features by tier
  • The optional AI assistant may not suit strictly focused storage needs

• Filen9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from €1.99/mo

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

  Visit FilenFull verdict →
• PigCloud7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from €2.99/mo

  A low-cost secure storage service with sharing, recovery, and desktop access.

  Visit PigCloudFull verdict →