Filen
8.6#2 in cloud storage servicesFrom €1.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFilen vs MeshHold
What both publish
| Fact | Filen | MeshHold |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Filen says its service is built for individuals, professionals, businesses, developers, and people who prioritize security. | The maker describes MeshHold as intended for people running their own machines and organizations needing to keep data in a chosen jurisdiction or location. |
| Collaboration | Filen offers encrypted notes with rich text, code, Markdown, and checklist options, plus end-to-end encrypted chats. | Users can co-edit OpenDocument text files and spreadsheets across nodes, including on a LAN without internet access. |
| Encryption | Files are encrypted on the client with AES-GCM 256-bit encryption before upload. | The maker describes three encryption layers, separate content keys by service, and forward secrecy for Noise handshakes. |
| Headquarters | Recklinghausen, Germany | Novi Sad, Serbia |
| Integrations | The CLI and desktop client can run local WebDAV and S3-compatible mirror servers. | The site describes S3 integrations with apps including Nextcloud, Immich, Mastodon, and PeerTube, plus federated sharing with Nextcloud and ownCloud through Open Cloud Mesh. |
| Product | Filen is a zero-knowledge, client-side end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service. | MeshHold is a decentralized, self-hosted private cloud and mesh network delivered as a single Go binary. |
Filen plans
- Pro I€1.99 a month
- Pro II€3.99 a month
- Pro III€8.99 a month
- Pro X€39.99 a month
- FreeFree
- Free accountFree
MeshHold plans
- Community EditionFree
- Business tierPriced on request
Pick Filen if…
Filen suits people and organizations seeking encrypted cloud storage, including developers who want SDKs, an API, or command-line tools. Its notes, chats, and offline mobile files may also suit users who want those functions alongside storage.
Pick MeshHold if…
MeshHold is aimed at people managing their own machines and organizations that need to keep data in a chosen location or jurisdiction. Its self-hosted model and extensive storage and networking functions suit users prepared to manage that environment.