Permafiles review
A private, cross-device family cloud with photo uploads, sharing and backups.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Permafiles is a managed private-cloud storage service for individuals and families who want to store photos, videos and other files across devices. It combines a web interface with Nextcloud apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The service supports automatic mobile photo and video uploads, file synchronization, shared folders, family albums and password-protected sharing links with expiry dates. A free plan includes 5 GB of storage, while paid plans range from 64 GB to 3 TB.
Pricing is structured around monthly Nextcloud plans. Nextcloud Free costs £0 per month and includes fully managed hosting, Nextcloud Talk, Nextcloud Office, GDPR hosting, antivirus protection and daily offsite backups. Paid options start with Nextcloud Tiny at £1.99 per month, followed by Small at £2.99, Medium at £3.99, Large at £4.99, 1TB at £9.99, 2TB at £18.99 and 3TB at £27.99. The listed plans include the same set of service highlights, giving buyers a straightforward path to higher storage levels.
Privacy and household sharing are central to the offering. Permafiles includes two-factor authentication, end-to-end encryption options, password-protected links with expiry dates, European-hosted infrastructure, antivirus protection and daily offsite backups. Nextcloud Office and Talk extend the service beyond photo storage into document collaboration and communication. It is a good fit for families that want private storage, synchronization and shared albums across web, desktop and mobile. Buyers seeking a photo-first service with stronger photo-specific discovery or AI features should consider a more specialized option.
Permafiles pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Automatic mobile photo and video uploads
- Shared folders, family albums and expiring links
- Web, desktop and mobile apps with daily offsite backups
- Where it doesn't
- Photo-specific discovery is limited
- No AI features
- Broader file storage focus may not suit photo-only needs
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