Internxt is a privacy-focused cloud storage company which is quickly becoming well-known for providing a comprehensive suite of secure cloud-based services. This begins with the core offering of highly secure cloud storage which enforces zero-knowledge encryption by default and has been complemented in recent years with a VPN service, antivirus, PC cleaning tools plus encrypted video calling amongst other new additions.
Whilst securely encrypted cloud storage remains a core offering from Internxt, it is clear the company have been working very hard behind the scenes of late to become more of a multipurpose privacy suite offering use of multiple cloud products under a single subscription. This great set of features includes open-source desktop software for Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS and Android apps, file synchronisation, secure file sharing, automatic camera upload functionality plus much more on top.
So far, Internxt looks like a very promising cloud storage service which will undoubtedly tempt many people away from the more established cloud providers. With a 1GB allocation of free encrypted cloud storage available for all, this is a great time to test Internxt out for myself and see what this promising cloud storage service has to offer – vamos.
Key Features
New & Enhanced Features:
- Bundled Privacy Suite: An expanded ecosystem now featuring Internxt VPN, integrated Antivirus scanner, PC Cleaner utility plus secure video conferencing (Internxt Meet).
- Post-Quantum Cryptography: Upgraded security architecture combining client-side AES-256 with quantum-resistant encryption algorithms (Kyber 512).
- Native WebDAV, NAS & Rclone Support: Full command-line interface (CLI) integration providing a local WebDAV server alongside support for NAS backups.
- Independent Security Audits: Open-source desktop, web and mobile codebases fully penetration-tested and verified by independent auditors.
Already Proven Features:
- Zero-Knowledge Encryption: Secure client-side AES-256 encryption sees Internxt users holding the keys to their own data.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Dedicated desktop applications for Windows, macOS, and Linux devices alongside web-based access.
- Mobile Sync & Camera Backup: Native iOS and Android apps providing automatic mobile photo and video uploads.
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: All Internxt paid annual and lifetime plans include a standard 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Standard Security Controls: Internxt supports multi-factor authentication (2FA) and promotes strict compliance with EU GDPR, ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards.
- Limited Free Features: Some components including backup and system cleaning are reserved for premium (paid) accounts.
- Limited Historic Versioning: Non-existent on free accounts, historic file versioning remains limited with 5 versions within a 30-day window available on premium accounts.
Licensing & Pricing:
- Free Tier Allowance: Internxt provides a 1GB free account which is expandable up to 10GB when completing various account setup tasks.
- Flexible Annual Billing: Tiered options with unlimited bandwidth are available starting from $11.99 per month for 1TB ranging up to 5TB for $31.99 per month.
- Lifetime Deals Available: Lifetime deals start from just $399 for 1TB, $599 for 3TB and range up to $799 for 5TB.
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: All Internxt paid annual and lifetime plans include a standard 30-day money-back guarantee.
Internxt Usability
Signing up to Internxt
Signing up to Internxt begins at the official Internxt website where a functional 1GB free account is available to all new users of the service. All that is required for sign-up is an active email address and a strong password, a good sign that Internxt is committed to only keeping the bare minimum of personal information in order to maintain an account and thus protecting user privacy in the process.
NB – When signing up to Internxt, remember to keep your account password private. This is due to the service making use of zero-knowledge encryption which means Internxt as an organisation have no access to your data and won’t be able to restore access should you forget this password.
Upon the completion of creating a new account, the Internxt service will automatically redirect users to the Internxt web portal homepage, a central place where we can easily manage any files stored in the cloud as well as accessing other parts of the service including account settings and also download the desktop software which is available for Windows, Linux and macOS devices.
As can be seen above, Internxt does not require too much initial configuration nor personal information from its users in order to operate. In turn, this means the system is, more-or-less, ready to go from the moment of first login with any additional settings including adding a name and verifying an email address all optional thereafter.
Another important aspect of the Internxt account management section is found under the “Security” tab. It is here that (if required) the account password can be changed and multi-factor authentication (2FA) enabled for the entire account.
It is also important to note that a very important aspect to this service is configured on this page. This is the account backup key which can be exported for safe keeping and can be used to help recover an Internxt account should the main password ever be forgotten.
Be sure to note you will not be able to recover data should an Internxt password be forgotten (or if this backup key is not available). This is due to the highly secure zero-knowledge encryption employed throughout the Internxt service meaning only the holder of the password can decrypt any data.
Internxt Desktop Software
With the sign-up and initial configuration process complete, it is time to have a look at the official Internxt desktop software. This utility complements the web-based portal and makes accessing the cloud storage via a Windows, Linux or macOS device feel more integrated and straightforward.
Once installed and logged into the Internxt Drive application (the authentication for which happens via the browser), the Internxt service will become available via a mapped folder in the user’s profile and also via the File Explorer’s quick access menu when using Windows 11. Accessing the actual Internxt client app can be done via the icon stored in the system tray which will show the current synchronisation status for this device as well as allowing core settings to be changed.
When configuring the desktop application (via the settings menu) we have various options available for fine-tuning what is on offer. This includes specifying the base folder location (set to the user’s profile folder by default) as well as specifying the Internxt app itself to start up automatically when Windows does (turned off by default) alongside various other configuration items.
Other settings available within the desktop app include those under the account tab (for logging out of the app and viewing or upgrading the account storage quotas), the ability to change language, use of the backup and antivirus additions (for premium account holders) plus theming options which are found under the main “General” tab as well.
Device Synchronisation
Having seen what is a fairly straightforward and easy to install piece of desktop software in action, it is now time to see how well Internxt handles the core task of file synchronisation between devices and the cloud storage service.
As can be seen above, when adding files to the Internxt Drive folder (the local synchronisation target), the desktop app will automatically encrypt said files on the device itself and then synchronise these files in real-time with the cloud storage service. In turn, adding files to the specified sync destination via the web-based interface will also encrypt the data (locally) and then automatically synchronise (download) the new items to any devices with the Internxt software installed and configured.
NB – Internxt can be used across an unlimited number of personal devices meaning this synchronisation will, by default, keep any new devices added to the account in sync with the cloud copy.
Unfortunately, despite this synchronisation service being easy to set up and functioning well overall, one of the main downsides to this particular implementation is that only a single version of each file is saved when using a free Internxt account. This means, when using the free account, only the most recent version of a file is stored (i.e. “backed up”) at Internxt and reverting back to older versions of files is not yet possible.
Anyone upgrading to a premium Internxt plan (be it a subscription or one of the popular lifetime deals) will see an upgraded file version history setup also become available. Premium account holders will see all files automatically subject to historic file versioning with up to 5 previous versions of each file being kept within a 30-day window.
NB – Whilst this “sync only” style of copying files seen on the free Internxt account could be helpful in protecting against common data loss causes such as hard drive failure, it will most likely provide only limited protection against issues pertaining to malware and ransomware. Any infected files on a device could become the one and only version of a file which is then synchronised to the cloud when taking such an approach. For more information on how backup software can help to protect data against malware, be sure to read my guide on <<how backup software can help in protecting against malware>>.
Overall, despite missing or limited historic file versioning functionality as of the time of writing, this cloud synchronisation component remains a great addition to the Internxt desktop software. The synchronisation service itself is also very easy to configure and, once put in place, worked flawlessly during my own time testing the software out for myself.
Secure File Sharing
With the use of the desktop software now covered, one of the other core features of Internxt is the secure file sharing functionality which is built into the service and easily accessible via the web-based file management portal. To share a file or folder using Internxt, simply select any items to be shared and then select the link icon from the top menu to open the sharing setup box (as can be seen below).
As can be seen above, when setting up a sharing link, we can also specify that a link be shared privately to specified Internxt contacts, publicly to anyone with the special link and optionally further protect access with a custom password. Free Internxt accounts can make use of the public sharing service whereas those on premium plans can make use of the restricted sharing features allowing only specified contacts and password protection.
NB – Internxt does not as of yet appear to have automatically expiring sharing link functionality. With this in mind, always remember to manually turn off any sharing links once they are no longer needed (Internxt will help identify any shared items with a special logo appearing on the file or folder when viewed in the web interface).
Smartphone Apps
In addition to the desktop synchronisation software mentioned above, Internxt also provides dedicated smartphone apps for accessing the cloud storage service on both iOS and Android devices.
While these mobile apps are very useful for browsing, managing and sharing files stored on the Internxt cloud on the go, they also include an automatic camera upload feature. This allows smartphone users to securely and automatically back up photos and videos taken on their device, keeping memories safe in zero-knowledge encrypted storage.
The mobile apps also come with several privacy and usability features, including built-in Dark Mode for easier low-light browsing alongside biometric security options (Face ID / fingerprint lock). Notably, the app includes a togglable “Screen Protection” setting – a privacy feature designed to block screenshots, prevent screen recordings and blur the app’s preview window when switching between apps. Overall, the mobile client feels clean, responsive, and serves as an effective extension of the core desktop and web experience.
Internxt Security
Privacy and security are two key considerations upon which the Internxt cloud service has clearly been built with in mind from the ground up. This approach sees the service applying secure zero-knowledge end-to-end encryption to all files uploaded to the platform, meaning that all data is fully and automatically secured against unauthorised access – with even Internxt themselves unable to access or decrypt stored files.
Behind the scenes, Internxt goes beyond standard client AES 256-bit zero-knowledge encryption by also fragmenting (sharding) files into encrypted blocks locally on a device before uploading them. This means no single Internxt server will ever hold a complete file. To back up this zero-knowledge architecture, Internxt’s source code is 100% open-source and has been independently security-audited for additional peace of mind.
Alongside this core cryptographic technology are several additional account-level security features. These include multi-factor authentication (2FA), restricted link sharing for specified contacts (on premium plans) and an exportable account backup key which is essential for account recovery should you ever forget your master password.
From a privacy perspective, only a valid email address and password are required to set up an Internxt account thus eliminating unnecessary personal data collection. Furthermore, all data is stored across secure data centres within the European Union (EU) area meaning full compliance with strict EU GDPR regulations.
Internxt Support
Internxt provide a useful <<help and support portal>> accessible via their official website. From this portal, users can access an extensive library of product guides, FAQs and technical documentation covering setup, troubleshooting and general use of the Internxt ecosystem.
Should additional support be required, Internxt offer all users a live chat service accessible via the main website support portal. Whilst live chat is not available 24 hours per day, leaving a message when representatives are offline will automatically generate an email support ticket. Internxt users can also email support directly or consult Internxt’s active community channels (such as Reddit) for service status updates and general advice.
Internxt Pricing
Internxt provides all users with a basic 1GB free account in addition to several premium plans ranging from 1TB to up to 5TB.
It is important to note that the basic free offering is lacking in certain functionality compared to the premium offerings. This includes limitations such as omission of the backup functionality, no file version history, no device cleaning and limited secure file sharing functionality.
Premium plans not only extend the core functionality on offer, but provide users with up to 5TB of secure cloud storage on either a manageable monthly subscription basis or as a one-off payment via one of Internxt’s popular lifetime plan offerings.
NB – Secure zero-knowledge encryption is always enabled across both free and premium accounts at all times.
The full Internxt pricing options (as of time of writing) are as follows:
- Basic (1GB) – 100% free for all new users
- Essential (1TB) – From $2.39 / month (or $399 / lifetime)
- Premium (3TB) – From $4.39 / month (or $599 / lifetime)
- Ultimate (5TB) – $22.99 / month (or $799 / lifetime)
Visit the official Internxt pricing page for more information on all pricing plans as well as to sign up for the basic 1GB free account.
Internxt FAQs
Yes, Internxt provide a 1GB free account to all new users of the service. Despite being free, this account affords access to several key features of the service including secure zero-knowledge encryption, iOS and Android apps plus use of the desktop file synchronisation software.
NB – The Internxt free plan is limited in certain ways including a lack of historic file versioning (limited to a single version), a limited set of secure sharing options and missing additional features including the cleaning utility and backup client.
Internxt Drive is a desktop application which can be used to create an automatically synchronising folder between the device it is installed upon and the Internxt cloud storage service. This software is currently available across Windows, Linux and Mac OS devices and can be used on both the free and premium plan offerings.
Internxt make use of secure, end-to-end AES 256-bit encryption across all data which is transferred to and stored upon the service. This encryption is turned on by default and is available across all plans including the 1GB free service.
Yes, premium Internxt plans now feature historic versioning which is enabled by default. This versioning system allows users to retain up to 5 file versions for up to 30 days.
NB – Historic file versioning is not enabled on the Internxt 1GB free plan.
No, Internxt do not offer unlimited cloud storage plans. What is available is a 1GB free account accompanied by several premium plans providing between 1TB and 5TB in total cloud storage overall.
No, Internxt currently lacks block-level file sync. This means when you edit a file, such as a large database or video project, the desktop client must re-encrypt and re-upload the entire file to the cloud (rather than just updating the modified portion).
No, Internxt functions strictly as a secure zero-knowledge storage vault and does not feature built-in online office tools or real-time document collaboration suites. To edit a file, you must download or open it locally using your preferred desktop software and let the changes synchronise back to the cloud.
No, Internxt Drive relies primarily on standard two-way folder synchronisation.
Internxt Alternatives
In this section of my review, I will be looking at some close alternatives to Internxt. These are cloud storage services with a generous free account offering, solid synchronisation software and a focus on providing secure end-to-end encryption for all data stored upon them alongside various other useful security and cloud storage related functionality.
Remember, any ratings and opinions given below reflect my own opinions and should be treated only as a guide. When purchasing any form of cloud storage, always be sure to check the details of the offering out for yourself and try and to make use of any free trials, whenever possible, to help ensure the solution is suitable before committing to a purchase.
1) pCloud
pCloud is a leading cloud storage provider, one which provides a great set of features whilst still focusing on delivering a highly reliable, secure and privacy-focused service. Starting at 2GB and extendable up to 10GB when completing several sign-up tasks, the pCloud free account remains one of the best free cloud plans currently available.
Amongst the many features available within pCloud is the excellent desktop software utility which enables the use of both file synchronisation and device backup (with 15+ days of historic versioning available on all plans). Also available is secure file sharing which supports password protected links alongside excellent smartphone apps available for both iOS and Android devices amongst various other features available as standard with pCloud.
While pCloud premium plans are very competitively priced with annual options starting from just $49.99 per year, also available are multiple lifetime plans which (like Internxt) provide up to 10TB of cloud storage for a single one-off payment. pCloud also provides secure zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage; however, unlike Internxt, this service is not enabled by default and must be enabled manually via the pCloud Crypto service.
- 10GB free cloud storage
- Desktop software
- Secure file sharing
- Auto photo uploads
- AES 256-bit encryption
- Cloud backup & sync
- iOS & Android apps
- Lifetime plans available
- 2TB @ $99.99 / year
Pricing wise and apart from the very generous 10GB free account, pCloud provides a starting option which sees 500GB+ of cloud storage available for as little as $49.99 per year. Also available are lifetime plans which see up to 10TB available in total. More information on pCloud pricing and the service itself can be found via the official pCloud website.
2) Proton Drive
Proton Drive is a highly secure cloud storage provider offering a rich feature set while maintaining a clear focus on enhanced privacy and end-to-end data encryption. Starting at 2GB and expandable up to 5GB by completing various onboarding tasks, the Proton Drive free tier remains one of the best privacy-focused and encrypted cloud storage plans currently available.
Among the many features available within Proton Drive is its excellent desktop utility, a tool which enables automated background file synchronisation between devices alongside full device backup functionality (with up to 10 years of historical versioning included on premium plans). Also included is secure file sharing with password-protected links and customisable expiration dates alongside automatic smartphone photo backups via apps for both iOS and Android.
While Proton Drive’s paid options are very competitively priced with annual plans starting at just $47.88 per year for 200GB, this is a service which stands out thanks to its privacy and security-focused architecture. Much like Internxt, Proton Drive supports client-side zero-knowledge encryption by default. Furthermore, as a Swiss-based company, all user data is protected by some of the world’s strictest privacy laws and the client software is entirely open-source and independently audited.
- 5GB Free cloud storage
- Zero-knowledge security
- Desktop software
- Document collaboration
- Secure file sharing
- iOS & Android apps
- AES 256-bit encryption
- 200GB @ €3.99 / month
- 500GB @ €9.99 / month
Pricing-wise, aside from its generous 5GB free account, Proton Drive provides entry-level paid plans starting at 200GB of storage for as little as $47.88 per year. Larger storage bundles scaling up to 3TB for families are also available. Further details on Proton Drive functionality and pricing can be found via the official Proton Drive website.
3) Sync.com
Sync.com is a leading cloud storage service noted both for its excellent value premium plans as well as its clear commitment to providing some of the highest levels of data security and user privacy available today.
Featuring extensive secure file sharing and synchronisation functionality, Microsoft 365 integration, apps for iOS and Android (complete with automatic photo backups) and a clean and easy-to-use desktop utility, Sync.com is rightly regarded as a highly functional and intuitive cloud storage service.
Security-wise, Sync.com goes much further than many traditional providers by offering always-on, zero-knowledge encryption by default. This is backed by secure multi-factor authentication (2FA), remote device lockouts, remote device wiping, password protected sharing links and up to 365 days of historic versioning for robust malware protection.
- 5GB Free cloud storage
- Zero-knowledge security
- AES 256-bit encryption
- Desktop Software
- Secure file sharing
- iOS & Android apps
- MS Office integration
- 1TB @ $6 / month
Sync.com is priced from just $6 per month for the entry level 1TB premium plan (billed annually), with other plans featuring up to 6TB in storage also available for individual users alongside the free 5GB basic offering. Business users see special plans offering up to an unlimited amount of cloud storage (as required). More information on Sync.com functionality and the various pricing options can be found at the official Sync.com website.
Internxt Review Summary
Overall, Internxt is a solid cloud storage service which works well and gets the basics right. As a company it is also great to see a clear commitment to providing a good level of privacy and security by turning on zero-knowledge across the entire service (including the 1GB free plan) which I feel inspires further confidence in its use.
While the premium plans now feature a lot of added extras including a VPN service, enhanced secure file sharing options, antivirus, device cleaning, enhanced historic file versioning and automatic device backups, free accounts are not so lucky. Having reduced the free plan storage allocation down to just 1GB, it is slightly disappointing to see Internxt has also removed some advanced functionality resulting in no historic file versioning and reduced sharing functionality versus the premium account offerings.
Overall, I remain impressed with Internxt and appreciate that privacy and zero-knowledge security have been “baked-in” to all plans by default. It is great to see the service expanding into other privacy and security-related areas (including antivirus and VPN) although I can’t help feeling the free plan could be boosted to 5GB+ bringing it more in line with alternatives such as Proton Drive, Sync.com and pCloud.
