ArkCentral
6.4#57 in photo storage services$499 one-timeiOSmacOSSelf-hosted
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Permafiles
8.4#4 in photo storage servicesFrom £1.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | ArkCentral | Permafiles |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Sheridan, Wyoming, United States | United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The product is presented as a private alternative for family chats and photos scattered across services such as WhatsApp, Google Photos, Drive, and iCloud. | The Nextcloud Mail app can connect to Gmail and other email providers using IMAP and SMTP. |
| Product | The Ark is a private home device for storing family photos, videos, files, and messages on hardware the buyer owns. | Permafiles is fully managed cloud storage powered by the open source Nextcloud platform. |
| Support | The company lists [email protected] as its support contact. | The contact page promises replies within 24 hours and offers live chat during office hours. |
ArkCentral plans
- The Ark 1.0$499, paid once
- The Ark 2.0$599, paid once
Permafiles plans
- Nextcloud FreeFree
- Nextcloud Tiny£1.99 a month
- Nextcloud Small£2.99 a month
- Nextcloud Medium£3.99 a month
- Nextcloud Large£4.99 a month
- Nextcloud 1TB£9.99 a month
Pick ArkCentral if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Permafiles if…
It suits individuals and families who want managed Nextcloud storage with photo sharing, file sync, and office tools across computers and mobile devices. Permafiles says it is primarily aimed at customers in the UK and EU.