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Price and plans6 of 27
cloud storage service · Internxt
Internxt Drive
Zero-knowledge cloud storage with open-source apps, a 1 GB free plan and optional lifetime plans.
In short
- Internxt says all files are encrypted on your device with zero-knowledge encryption4,13.
- The cheapest paid plan, Essential, gives 1 TB for about $11.99 a month on an annual plan2,3.
- A second Securitum penetration test of all apps and services was published on 27 August 20259.
- Lifetime plans for up to 5 TB are sold for a single payment1.
- Deleted files stay in the trash for 2 to 30 days, depending on the plan8.
Internxt suits people who want zero-knowledge storage, open-source code and the option to pay once for a lifetime plan1,4,11. It publishes a 2025 penetration-test summary and names ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II4,10. The catch: the free plan is 1 GB, the smallest paid plan is 1 TB at about $12 a month, and file versions are limited to Office, PDF and CSV files1,3,7.
Best for: People who want encrypted storage with open-source apps and a one-time payment option.
Where the points come from
Security and audits 24 of 31 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | defaultInternxt says all files are encrypted with zero-knowledge encryption and end-to-end before leaving the device4,13. | 10 / 10 |
| Independent security test since 2024 | YesSecuritum penetration-tested web, desktop, mobile and backend; Internxt published a summary on 27 August 20259. | 6 / 6 |
| SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 | YesInternxt names ISO 27001:2022 certification (May 2024) and SOC 2 Type II4,10. | 5 / 5 |
| Open-source apps | YesDesktop app is MIT and web app AGPL-3.0 on GitHub; the mobile repository shows no licence11,12. | 3 / 3 |
| Security key for two-factor sign-in | Not publishedHelp article describes authenticator-code two-factor only; security keys are not mentioned17. | 0 / 4 |
| Public bug bounty | Not publishedNot found on the vendor's pages4,12. | 0 / 3 |
Apps and sync 20 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Apps | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidHelp article lists desktop apps for Windows, macOS and Linux and mobile apps for iOS and Android5. | 10 / 10 |
| Files on demand in Windows | YesVirtual Drive icons for Windows and Mac show cloud-only files that are not downloaded; online-only files stay visible in the file explorer15,16. | 6 / 6 |
| Choose which folders sync | YesDesktop app lets you mark items 'Make Available Offline' or 'Online Only'; the Virtual Drive icons apply to Windows and Mac15,16. | 4 / 4 |
Recovery and sharing 6 of 22 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| File version and deleted-file history | 30Ultimate keeps 30-day version history for PDF, Office and CSV files; its trash keeps items 30 days7,8. | 2 / 6 |
| Restore the whole account | Not publishedNot found on the vendor's pages7,8. | 0 / 4 |
| Password-protected share links | YesHelp article: choose 'Protect with password' on a shared file or folder. Plans not stated18. | 4 / 4 |
| Edit documents in the browser | Not publishedNot found on the vendor's pages4,19. | 0 / 4 |
| Plan for five or more people | NoThe plans page lists only single-user plans2,3. | 0 / 4 |
Price and plans 6 of 27 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan with 5 GB or more | NoThe free plan has 1 GB, below the 5 GB threshold19. | 0 / 5 |
| Cheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more | $11.99/moEssential, 1 TB, $11.99 a month on an annual plan charged monthly; euro help article shows €9.992,3. | 0 / 8 |
| Cheapest paid plan with 1 TB or more | $11.99/moSame plan: Essential is 1 TB at $11.99 a month on an annual plan2,3. | 0 / 8 |
| One-time lifetime plan | YesPricing page offers lifetime plans of up to 5 TB for a one-time payment1. | 3 / 3 |
| Refund period of 14 days or more | Yes30-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans; renewals are not refundable6. | 3 / 3 |
The rule behind each line: how we score cloud storage services.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free1 person | Free1,19 | $0 | 1 GB of encrypted storage |
| Essential1 person | $11.99/month, annual plan2,3 | $11.99 | 1 TB; charged monthly on an annual plan |
| Premium1 person | $21.99/month, annual plan2,3,7 | $21.99 | 2 TB; adds 15-day version history |
| Ultimate1 person | $31.99/month, annual plan2,3,7,8 | $31.99 | 5 TB; 30-day version history and trash |
The pricing page needs scripts to show amounts. Prices come from the vendor's public price data (US dollars) and match the euro figures in its billing help article. Annual plans start with an 80% discount on the first month only2,3. Lifetime plans are also listed but their prices are not given here.
Strengths
- Files are encrypted with zero-knowledge encryption on your device by default4,13.
- Securitum tested the web, desktop and mobile apps and the backend, with a summary published in August 20259.
- Desktop and web apps are open source on GitHub under MIT and AGPL-3.0 licences11.
- Share links can be password-protected18.
- Apps exist for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android5.
Limits
- The free plan has 1 GB of storage19.
- There is no plan between the free tier and 1 TB, so entry costs about $12 a month3.
- Version history covers only PDF, Word, Excel and CSV files, for up to 30 days on the top plan7.
- Two-factor sign-in uses authenticator codes; the help article does not mention security keys17.
- Annual plans are charged month by month, and the first month has a discount that ends2.
Other cloud storage services
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Proton DrivePeople who want every file encrypted by default and open-source apps73/100$3.99/mocheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more - 2
pCloudPeople who want a one-time lifetime plan or a virtual drive instead of a monthly subscription69/100$4.66/mocheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more - 3
FilenPeople who want every file end-to-end encrypted, open-source apps and a low entry price59/100$1.12/mocheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more - 4
iCloud DrivePeople who mainly use iPhone and Mac and want a Windows PC to reach the same files59/100$2.99/mocheapest paid plan with 100 GB or more
Sources
- Internxt pricing, Internxt. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How do Internxt annual subscriptions and introductory discounts work?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Internxt public price list (US dollars), Internxt. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Internxt Drive, Internxt. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- What operating systems does Internxt support?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Refund policy & Money-back guarantee, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How does file versioning work in Internxt Drive?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How does automatic trash disposal work in Internxt Drive?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Internxt passes updated security audit, Internxt blog. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Which compliance requirements does Internxt meet?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Internxt on GitHub, GitHub. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Internxt open source, Internxt. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Cloud storage comparison, Internxt. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- What is Virtual Drive?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- What do the icons mean in Internxt Drive?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- What is two-way sync, and how does it work?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Can I configure 2FA?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How can I control who can access my shared files?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- How much free storage do I get?, Internxt Help Center. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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