Cozy Drive review
A self-hostable drive for small teams that need shared files and collaborative Office editing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Cozy Drive is the file-storage and synchronization app in the Cozy personal-cloud platform, presented within Twake Workplace. It is suited to solo users and small teams that want files available across desktop and mobile devices, with options for hosted service or self-hosting. Core capabilities include real-time file sync, desktop folder synchronization, team-owned shared folders, and tools for editing Office documents and collaborating on them. Notes can also be stored and shared within Drive.
Self-hosting is a key distinction for teams that want to run their own server. Cozy’s documentation describes running a Cozy instance with Docker or a traditional server installation; this is platform-level deployment, not a separately packaged Drive-only installation. The product is also available as a hosted service, with web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android platforms listed. Sharing controls include access controls, expiration dates, and download restrictions, which give teams options for managing how shared files are accessed. Microsoft Office documents are the named integration focus.
The listed plans scale by storage and device allowance: Free includes 5 GB and up to 2 devices, Standard includes 50 GB and unlimited devices, and Premium includes 1000 GB and unlimited devices. The paid tiers therefore add storage and remove the stated device cap. The product is a fit for teams prioritizing self-hosting, file synchronization, and collaborative document work; those seeking a broader named integration ecosystem or a Drive-only server package may prefer a different option. Community and documentation are the listed support channels, and GDPR is the stated compliance coverage.
Cozy Drive pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Syncs files across devices and supports desktop folder synchronization
- Sharing controls include access permissions, expiration dates, and download restrictions
- Offers team-owned folders and real-time collaborative document editing
- Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 5 GB and up to 2 devices
- Self-hosting applies to a Cozy instance rather than a Drive-only deployment
- Integration scope centers on Microsoft Office documents
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