Yandex Disk

Yandex Disk is cloud storage with file previews, link sharing, and mobile photo and video uploads. It suits people who want access across desktop and mobile platforms, especially those who can use Yandex 360 plans for desktop sync or WebDAV. Its free 5 GB is a useful starting point, but the shared mail quota and plan-dependent features make the storage terms important.

Overview

Files stored in Yandex Disk can be managed from internet-connected devices. The web interface previews documents, images, archives, ebooks, audio, and video in supported formats, while public links let users share files or folders with configurable access. These features make it useful for more than a backup folder, though the 5 GB free allowance is shared with Yandex Mail emails and attachments.

Desktop sync can keep selected files and folders in the cloud, but it requires a Yandex 360 plan. The same plan requirement applies to WebDAV access, which has required a Yandex 360 plan since June 22, 2026. Those restrictions are central to the choice: Yandex Disk is less compelling for users who expect unrestricted desktop synchronization on the free tier.

Key features

Previewing and sharing

Supported web previews cover a broad mix of common media and document types, including archives and ebooks. Public links and configurable access settings offer a straightforward way to share files and folders without making every item public by default.

Mobile uploads and security

Mobile apps can automatically upload photos and videos. Paid plans add unlimited storage for eligible phone media, a useful benefit for people who primarily need a mobile camera backup. Yandex says files are scanned by antivirus software and information transferred through the app or site is encrypted.

Sync, WebDAV, and Linux

Selected-file and folder sync is available through the desktop application on a Yandex 360 plan. WebDAV access also requires a plan. Linux users can manage files with a console client, and desktop app guidance covers Linux; this gives Linux users a path to the service, but the plan gate on sync still matters.

Monthly upload limits are twice storage capacity for Personal and Family plans and three times storage capacity for Work plans. Yandex Mail messages and attachments also draw from the Disk storage quota, so the nominal storage allowance may not all be available for files.

Pricing

Yandex Disk uses a freemium model. Free includes 5 GB at no cost. It is appropriate for light storage and previews, but the shared mail quota can shrink that space, and desktop sync and WebDAV require a Yandex 360 plan.

Personal 200 GB has custom pricing. Personal 1 TB costs $3.17 a month, billed monthly, and includes 1 TB storage and 50 GB file uploads; its annual option is $22.75 a year for 1 TB. The 1 TB tier is a practical fit for an individual who needs more room and paid-plan access, while the annual price reduces the listed total for those willing to pay for a year.

Family 200 GB has custom pricing and provides 200 GB per member for 8 members. Family 1 TB costs $3.80 a month, billed monthly, with 1 TB per member for 8 members; the annual option is $31.89 a year with the same per-member allowance. This is the clearest fit for a household sharing a plan, since capacity is allocated per member rather than as one stated pool.

Pro 3 TB costs $12.50 a month, billed monthly, or $75 a year when paying for a year. Both include 3 TB storage and 100 GB file uploads. Pro is aimed at heavier storage needs, and includes Wfolio features for client photo galleries and portfolio websites. Subscribers to Yandex 360 plans receive support responses within three hours, an added service benefit for people who value faster help.

Platforms

Yandex Disk supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Mobile apps cover automatic media uploads, the web interface provides previews and sharing, and Linux users have a console client for file management.

Who it's for

Choose Yandex Disk if you want cloud storage across these platforms, useful web previews, configurable sharing, or mobile photo and video uploads. A Personal plan suits individual storage needs; Family plans provide per-member capacity for up to eight members; and Pro adds 3 TB plus Wfolio features. It is a weaker fit if you need desktop sync or WebDAV without subscribing, or if your free quota must remain fully available for files despite mail sharing.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Web previews span documents, images, archives, ebooks, audio, and video, reducing the need to download files just to inspect them.
• Pro: Public links include configurable access settings, giving users control over how shared files and folders are reached.
• Pro: Paid mobile plans offer unlimited storage for eligible phone media, making the service more attractive as a camera backup.
• Con: Free storage is only 5 GB and is shared with Yandex Mail, so email can consume space intended for files.
• Con: Desktop sync and WebDAV require a Yandex 360 plan, limiting what free users can do with desktop workflows.
• Con: Monthly upload caps apply even on paid storage plans: twice capacity for Personal and Family, three times for Work.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Cloud Storage Services.

• IDrive is worth considering if a 10 GB free Basic plan or its 100 GB, one-user IDrive Mini plan at $0.25 a month better fits your storage needs.
• Blomp offers 40 GB free, or 500 GB for $0.99 a month, so it may suit users prioritizing a larger stated free quota or a lower-priced paid tier.
• CloudMe is another freemium cloud storage option with a free trial and plans including 50 GB and 200 GB tiers.
• Jottacloud offers a 5 GB free plan and an Unlimited plan, making it an alternative for users who prefer an unlimited-storage option.
• Koofr provides 10 GB free forever, with up to 10 public links and seven days of deleted-file retention, useful if those free-tier terms matter more.
• Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation app with a free 5 GB cloud storage plan, rather than a direct choice for users seeking a dedicated storage service.
• Nutstore may suit teams, with paid plans that have a five-member minimum and per-member storage allowances.
• ownCloud is an alternative for users looking for self-hosted storage or an unlimited-user Community plan.

Verdict

Yandex Disk is a sound choice for people who want cross-platform storage with capable web previews, configurable sharing, and mobile media uploads. Its strongest case is a paid Personal or Family plan that unlocks desktop sync and WebDAV while adding meaningful storage. Look elsewhere if you need free desktop sync, want all free quota reserved for files, or need a storage plan without monthly upload caps.