Nest review
A privacy-focused, web-only option for sharing sensitive files.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
Nest is a privacy-focused cloud storage service for individuals, creators, and teams that share sensitive files. It stores files as encrypted chunks across the distributed Obsideo network and uses client-side XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption with Argon2id-derived keys. Its zero-knowledge architecture means Nest states it cannot access private file contents or encryption keys. The service is available through the web and supports personal videos, documents, projects, and other private files.
Pricing is structured around a Free plan and two annual paid plans. Free includes 2GB of encrypted storage, zero-knowledge encryption, unlimited sharing, and standard support. Pro costs $29.99 per year and adds 100GB of encrypted storage, unlimited file sharing, priority support, and a 7-day free trial. Max costs $129.99 per year and provides 500GB, unlimited file sharing, VIP support, and a 7-day free trial. The paid tiers are most relevant when the Free plan’s 2GB capacity is not enough or when higher support levels matter.
Sharing is a central part of Nest’s feature set. Users can create encrypted sharing links, revoke sharing access, and invite collaborators to folders. The service also provides REST API documentation, which may suit workflows that need programmatic access. Its main trade-off is platform scope: the listed platform is web, so it is better suited to browser-based storage and sharing than to buyers seeking broader platform coverage. Nest fits users who prioritize client-side encryption and controlled file sharing; buyers who need verified versioning or non-web access should consider an alternative.
Nest pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Client-side XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption with Argon2id-derived keys
- Revocable encrypted sharing links and unlimited sharing
- Distributed encrypted chunk storage with collaboration invitations and an API
- Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits platform flexibility
- Verified versioning is not listed
- Pro starts at $29.99 per year
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