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Plient

Freemium#14 of 30 in Secure Cloud Storage

Plient: Encrypted cloud or self-hosted storage with collaboration and enterprise controls. Ranked #14 of 30 in Secure Cloud Storage by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosted encrypted team workspaces.

7.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Self-hosted encrypted team workspaces
Free plan
Yes
Zero-knowledge encryption
Yes
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Client-side AES-256-GCM encryption with a zero-knowledge key model
- Self-hosting with Docker plus WebDAV and CLI access
- Shared drives, granular permissions, expiring links, and version history
Where it doesn't
- Office editing and co-authoring are limited to the Pro and Business tiers
- SSO/SAML, SCIM, audit logs, and retention policies require Business
- Data jurisdiction is listed as the United States

Our verdict on Plient

Plient is an encrypted file-storage and collaboration platform for individuals, professionals, teams, and organizations. It supports cloud or self-hosted deployment across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Its core security model uses client-side AES-256-GCM encryption and zero-knowledge keys, while synchronization, shared workspaces, permissions, protected links, version history, comments, and document collaboration cover common team file-management needs. Docker self-hosting makes it a fit for organizations that want more control over deployment and storage infrastructure.

The freemium structure gives the Free plan encrypted storage, mobile and desktop apps, WebDAV and CLI access, and version history. Pro adds 2 TB of encrypted storage, Office document editing, background camera upload, version history, and priority support. Business is aimed at managed organizational use, adding shared drives and workspaces, SSO/SAML, SCIM provisioning, audit logs, data-loss prevention, legal hold, retention policies, and 24/7 support. Buyers should compare the required collaboration, identity, governance, and support features against the plan structure before choosing a tier.

Plient also connects with Google Workspace, OnlyOffice, iDrive E2, Backblaze B2, and AWS S3, giving teams several paths for document workflows and storage integrations. The combination of encrypted synchronization, automation access, configurable sharing, and self-hosting suits teams that prioritize control and privacy alongside collaboration. Organizations needing enterprise identity and governance features should look at Business, while individuals and smaller teams may find Free or Pro more appropriate. Buyers seeking a simpler storage service without deployment or administration considerations may prefer a narrower cloud-only option.

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Plient pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Plient fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Zero-knowledge encryption	Yes
Included storage	Not verified
File version history	180 days
Sharing controls	Password_protected
Client platforms	Desktop_and_mobile
Data jurisdiction	Us
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Compliance & security	SSO/SAML
Support	Email · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: Google Workspace, OnlyOffice, iDrive E2, Backblaze B2, AWS S3
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	plient.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

Plient integrations

Plient lists 5 integrations on its own site.

Google Workspace
OnlyOffice
iDrive E2
Backblaze B2
AWS S3

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