
DaemonClient Drive
DaemonClient Drive stores files on infrastructure you own and encrypts them on your device before upload.
What DaemonClient Drive is
DaemonClient Drive stores files on infrastructure you own and encrypts them on your device before upload. The files are split into chunks protected with AES-256-GCM; each chunk has a unique nonce, and authentication tags help verify integrity on download. The site says keys remain on your machine and that the client code—including encryption, chunking, and key derivation—is public. For video playback, the browser fetches and decrypts only the chunks needed. Its command-line client supports scripted uploads, directory synchronization, backups, and remote-file listings. Setup connects your cloud-provider credentials and a Telegram bot token, then provisions a private server and database on your infrastructure. The free plan is free and advertises unlimited storage without monthly fees or a credit card. Standalone CLI binaries are listed for Linux x64, Windows, and macOS; the web app supports Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Native desktop sync and iOS and Android apps are marked as coming soon. Documentation describes running the stack on accounts you own using Telegram, Cloudflare Workers and D1, Firebase, and Node 18 or later.
Good
- Encrypts files on-device with AES-256-GCM.
- Keys stay on the user's machine, according to the site.
- Public client code includes encryption logic and key derivation.
- Free plan lists unlimited storage and no credit card.
- Browser video playback fetches only required chunks.
Watch out
- Setup requires the user's accounts and infrastructure.
- Native desktop sync app is coming soon.
- Native iOS and Android apps are coming soon.
Who it suits
It suits people who want encrypted file storage on infrastructure they control, including users handling 4K video, sensitive documents, or whole-server backups. The CLI is relevant for users who need scripted uploads, directory sync, or backups.
Verdict
DaemonClient Drive is centered on encryption and storage infrastructure owned by the user, with browser access and a live CLI. Its setup model and coming-soon native apps are important to weigh before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From DaemonClient Drive's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | $0 · unlimited storage · no credit card |
The facts
Each one read from DaemonClient Drive's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- CLI
- The live command-line client supports scripted uploads, directory sync, backups, and listing remote files.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop availability
- Standalone CLI binaries are listed for Linux x64, Windows, and macOS, while the native desktop sync app is marked coming soon.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Files are chunked and encrypted on the device with AES-256-GCM before upload, and the site says keys stay on the user's machine.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrity
- Each chunk has a unique nonce and authentication tags are used to verify integrity on download.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Intended workloads
- The site describes the service as built for 4K video, sensitive documents, and whole-server backups.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Limits
- The product site advertises unlimited storage and no monthly fees, while setup uses the user's own accounts and infrastructure.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile availability
- Native iOS and Android apps, including phone Files app integration, are marked coming soon.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The site says the client, including its encryption logic, chunking, and key derivation, is public code.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DaemonClient Drive provides end-to-end encrypted file storage on infrastructure the user owns.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- The documentation says users can run the stack on accounts they own, using Telegram, Cloudflare Workers and D1, Firebase, and Node 18 or later.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Storage integrations
- Setup connects the user's cloud provider credentials and a Telegram bot token, then provisions a private server and database on the user's infrastructure.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Streaming
- It can stream video in the browser by fetching and decrypting only the required chunks.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company site lists Telegram as a support channel.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Web compatibility
- The web app works in modern browsers, with Chrome, Firefox, and Safari listed as supported.checked 8 Oct 2026
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