Nest
Nest is private cloud storage and encrypted file sharing for creators, teams and people handling sensitive files.
What Nest is
Nest is private cloud storage and encrypted file sharing for creators, teams and people handling sensitive files. It creates encrypted share links containing a security key, and links can be revoked instantly. Files are divided into encrypted chunks and stored redundantly across the distributed Obsideo network. Nest says file names, folder names and contents are encrypted on the user's device with XChaCha20-Poly1305, using keys derived through Argon2id; encrypted sizes, timestamps and integrity hashes remain part of its handled metadata. Collaboration-folder invitations carry the folder key so invited people can read that folder. Any file type can be stored, although previews may differ while downloads work. The Free plan provides 2GB encrypted storage and unlimited sharing. Pro costs $29.99 per year for 100GB, and Max costs $129.99 per year for 500GB. Pro and Max offer a 7 Day Free Trial. A REST API is documented.
Good
- Client-side XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption
- Revocable encrypted share links
- Free plan includes 2GB storage
- Supports any file type
- REST API documentation is available
Watch out
- Lost credentials may make data unrecoverable
- Third-party storage availability is not guaranteed indefinitely
- Free plan provides 2GB storage
Who it suits
Nest fits creators, teams and individuals sharing personal videos, documents, projects or sensitive files. It suits users prioritizing client-side, zero-knowledge encryption and controlled links.
Verdict
Nest focuses on encrypted storage, sharing controls and collaboration with free and paid tiers. Consider its recovery warning and infrastructure terms before storing important files.
Plans and prices
From Nest's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 2GB Encrypted Storage · Zero Knowledge Encryption · Unlimited Sharing · Standard Support · forever |
| Pro | $29.99 a year | 100GB Encrypted Storage · Zero Knowledge Encryption · Unlimited File Sharing · Priority Support · $29.99/ year |
| Max | $129.99 a year | 500GB Encrypted Storage · Zero Knowledge Encryption · Unlimited File Sharing · VIP Support · $129.99/ year |
The facts
Each one read from Nest's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- API
- Nest's documentation describes a REST API and links to an API reference covering endpoints, request schemas, and authentication.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The site describes Nest as private storage for personal videos, documents, and projects.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Collab folder invitations carry the folder key, so invited people can read that folder's contents.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Nest says it uses client-side XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption with keys derived via Argon2id.checked 9 Oct 2026
- File support
- Nest states that any file type can be stored; previews may vary, but downloads work.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Metadata
- The service says it handles encrypted file sizes, timestamps, and integrity hashes, while file names, folder names, and contents are encrypted on the user's device.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Nest is private cloud storage and encrypted file sharing for creators, teams, and people sharing sensitive files.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Recovery limit
- If a user loses their credentials and has not configured account recovery, Nest says the encrypted data cannot be recovered.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Secure links
- Nest creates encrypted share links that include a security key and can be revoked instantly.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Storage
- Files are split into encrypted chunks and stored redundantly on the distributed Obsideo network.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Free plan lists Standard Support, Pro lists Priority Support, and Max lists VIP Support.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Third-party infrastructure
- The terms say the Obsideo network uses independent storage providers that LazyBird Inc. does not own or control and that file availability is not guaranteed indefinitely.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The Pro and Max signup links offer a 7 Day Free Trial.checked 9 Oct 2026
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