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kDrive: The Swiss Alternative to Google Drive and Dropbox

The InfoSwitch Team 12 janvier 2026 7 min read

In a world where data protection is becoming crucial, Infomaniak\'s kDrive stands out as the European alternative to American cloud storage solutions. Hosted in Switzerland, GDPR compliant, and powered 100% by renewable energy, kDrive offers everything you need to store, sync, and collaborate on your files.

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Why Look for a Google Drive Alternative?

Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive... These services are convenient, but pose several problems for businesses and individuals who care about their data:

  • Data hosted in the USA – Subject to the Cloud Act and potential surveillance
  • Data exploitation – Business model based on analyzing your files
  • Uncertain GDPR compliance – Questioned since the invalidation of the Privacy Shield

kDrive: Key Advantages

100% Swiss Hosting

Your data is stored exclusively in Infomaniak\'s data centers in Switzerland. This means:

  • Protection under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)
  • No subjection to the American Cloud Act
  • Confidentiality guaranteed by Swiss law

Complete Collaborative Features

kDrive is more than just storage. It\'s a full collaboration platform:

What You Can Do with kDrive

  • Online editing – Documents, spreadsheets, and presentations directly in the browser
  • Secure sharing – Links with password and expiration date
  • Synchronization – Desktop apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux
  • Versioning – 90-day modification history
  • Comments – Discuss directly on files

Native Mobile Apps

Access your files from anywhere with iOS and Android apps. You can even enable automatic photo sync to back them up securely.

Comparison with Competitors

Criteria kDrive Google Drive Dropbox
Data hosting Switzerland USA USA
GDPR compliance Full Partial Partial
Renewable energy 100% Variable Variable
Collaborative editing Yes Yes Limited
Free storage 15 GB 15 GB 2 GB
Price for 2 TB €5.54/month €9.99/month €11.99/month

Special Offer

Create your kDrive account and get 15 GB free to test the service with no commitment.

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kDrive Plans

kDrive Free

15 GB free to test the service. Perfect for light personal use or to explore the interface.

kDrive Solo

From €5.54/month for 2 TB of storage. Ideal for freelancers and small businesses.

kDrive Team

Collaborative solution for teams with permission management, advanced sharing, and priority support.

Eco-Friendly by Design

Infomaniak offsets 200% of its CO2 emissions and uses exclusively renewable energy. Choosing kDrive is also a step toward protecting the environment.

Migrating from Google Drive or Dropbox

Switching to kDrive is simple thanks to built-in migration tools:

  • Google Drive import – OAuth connection and automatic transfer
  • Dropbox import – Same process, in just a few clicks
  • Bulk upload – Drag and drop folders from your file explorer

Conclusion

kDrive is a credible and mature alternative to American cloud storage solutions. With Swiss hosting, GDPR compliance, and competitive pricing, it\'s the obvious choice for those who want to take back control of their data.

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