Best European alternatives to Google Drive in 2026

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Smash is a European alternative to WeTransfer that lets you securely send large files of any size with no account required. GDPR compliant and built for both individuals and enterprises, Smash includes password protection, download tracking, file previews, branded download pages, SSO, SCIM and data hosting close to your recipients.

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Cryptee

Cybersecurity

Cryptee is a privacy-focused platform for storing and editing documents and photos. All content is end-to-end encrypted, ensuring only the user can access their data. It requires no personal information to sign up.

Koofr

Koofr is a privacy-focused cloud storage service offering secure file backup, sync, and sharing. It provides 10 GB free storage, supports WebDAV, and lets users connect multiple cloud accounts including Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

nextcloud

Nextcloud is a self-hosted, open-source platform for file sync, sharing, and collaboration. It provides secure on-premises storage with features like video calling, groupware, and end-to-end encryption, giving organizations full control over their data.

Shadow Drive

Shadow Drive is a privacy-focused cloud storage service offering end-to-end encryption, brute-force protection, and cross-device sync. Users can import files from other providers, view and edit documents online, and benefit from 20GB free or up to 2TB on paid plans.

Twake

Project Management

Twake is an open-source real-time team collaboration platform combining messaging, file storage, task management, shared calendar, and built-in document editing via OnlyOffice into a single privacy-focused workspace.

Twake Drive

Twake Drive is an open-source, self-hostable cloud storage platform built for secure enterprise file management and collaboration. It offers end-to-end encryption, real-time co-editing via OnlyOffice, and GDPR-compliant hosting with full data sovereignty.

Jottacloud

Jottacloud is a Norwegian cloud storage and backup service that lets you sync files across your PC, tablet, and phone. It offers automatic camera upload, file sharing, and secure storage with datacenters outside the US.

Kdrive

kDrive is a cloud storage and file collaboration platform by Infomaniak. It allows teams to store, share, and work on files together in real time, with strong privacy standards and Swiss-based infrastructure.

Pcloud

pCloud is a secure cloud storage platform offering file sync, sharing, and backup across all devices. It features end-to-end encryption, a virtual drive, lifetime storage plans, and supports large file transfers with GDPR compliance.

Proton

Cybersecurity