kDrive is Infomaniak's cloud storage service. Up against Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive, can it genuinely compete? After months of daily use, here is our complete review of kDrive in 2026.
Our Verdict in Brief
Overall rating: 4/5 – kDrive is an excellent European cloud with generous storage, outstanding privacy, and reliable sync. Its only weakness against Google Drive: the maturity of real-time collaborative editing.
kDrive at a Glance
- Launched: 2020
- Free storage: 15 GB
- Max storage: 106 TB
- Hosting: Switzerland (Infomaniak data centres)
- Platforms: Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android
Sync Performance Tests
| Test | Result | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sync 1 GB of files | 3 min 20 sec | Very good |
| Background sync | Stable, low CPU | Excellent |
| Selective sync | Available | Good |
| Conflict handling | Automatic + notification | Very good |
| Linux sync | Native client available | Excellent (rare!) |
Key Advantage over Competitors
kDrive offers a native Linux sync client — something OVH and most competitors don't provide. A major asset for tech teams.
File Sharing Features
- Public links – Share any file or folder
- Password-protected links
- Expiry dates – Link becomes inaccessible after chosen date
- Granular permissions – Read-only, comment, or edit
- Swiss Transfer integration – Send files up to 50 GB (no recipient account required)
kDrive Pricing
| Plan | Storage | Price/month | Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 15 GB | €0 | 1 |
| Solo 2 TB | 2 TB | €4.99 | 1 |
| Solo 6 TB | 6 TB | €9.99 | 1 |
| Team 3 TB | 3 TB/user | €5.99/user | 2-999 |
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Criteria | kDrive | Google Drive | Dropbox | OneDrive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 15 GB | 15 GB | 2 GB | 5 GB |
| Price for 2 TB | €4.99/month | €9.99/month | €11.99/month | €6.99/month |
| Linux client | Yes | Unofficial | Yes | No |
| Data in Switzerland | Yes | No | No | No |
| Real-time collaboration | Good | Excellent | Basic | Good |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Unbeatable storage/price ratio – 2 TB at €4.99/month
- Linux client – Rare among major cloud providers
- Data in Switzerland – Maximum privacy
- Swiss Transfer integration – Large file sending made easy
- No advertising or tracking
Cons
- Real-time collaboration – A notch below Google Docs
- Third-party integrations – Fewer than Google Drive
- Content search – Less powerful than Google
Conclusion: Should You Switch to kDrive?
If you're looking for affordable, secure, and privacy-respecting cloud storage, kDrive is one of the best choices on the European market today. The Linux client, the storage/price ratio, and Swiss privacy make it a rare and valuable solution.
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