What is the difference between Tresorit and Internxt?

Tresorit is best for Privacy-conscious users and businesses, while Internxt is best for Privacy-focused users wanting encrypted, open-source storage. Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo and Internxt starts at Free.

Is Tresorit or Internxt cheaper?

Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo. Internxt starts at Free with a free tier.

Is there a free alternative to Tresorit?

Yes, Internxt offers a free tier (10 GB free).

Tresorit vs Internxt

Tresorit is end-to-end encrypted cloud storage for businesses and individuals who prioritize data security, while Internxt is zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with open-source code and European data hosting. The biggest difference up front: Internxt is free, while Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo. Tresorit is built for privacy-conscious users and businesses, whereas Internxt targets privacy-focused users wanting encrypted, open-source storage.

At a glance

	Tresorit	Internxt
Best for	Privacy-conscious users and businesses	Privacy-focused users wanting encrypted, open-source storage
Starting price	$10.42/mo	Free
Free tier	—	✓
Open source	—	✓
Free tier available	—	✓
Open source	—	✓
Compliance	✓	—
E2E Encryption	✓	—
Open Source	—	✓
Photo Backup	—	✓
S3 Compatible	—	✓
Secure Sharing	✓	—
Zero Knowledge	✓	—
Zero-Knowledge	—	✓

Tresorit

Strengths

End-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator
Includes Zero Knowledge as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Pricing starts at $10.42/mo, which includes the full file storage feature set
Established product with 15+ years on the market and a mature ecosystem

Weaknesses

No free plan — you need to pay $10.42/mo from day one to use it
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Syncing large folders can be slow and occasionally causes file conflicts
Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up

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Internxt

Strengths

Open source and transparent
Zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data
Fully open-source — you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in
10 GB free — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done

Weaknesses

Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
Syncing large folders can be slow and occasionally causes file conflicts
Community support can be slower than the dedicated support teams at commercial alternatives

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The bottom line

Pricing: Internxt is completely free (10 GB free), which makes it the obvious pick if budget is the top concern. Tresorit starts at $10.42/mo. That cost buys you a more polished or feature-rich experience, so it comes down to whether the extras justify the spend.

Feature gaps: Tresorit offers Compliance, E2E Encryption and Secure Sharing that Internxt lacks. Internxt brings Open Source, Photo Backup and S3 Compatible that Tresorit does not have.

Team fit: Tresorit is geared toward small teams teams, while Internxt is aimed at individual users and small setups. Pick the one that matches where your team is today and where it is headed — migrating tools later is always painful.

Open source: Internxt is open source, meaning you can self-host, audit the code, and avoid vendor lock-in. Tresorit is proprietary — you are trusting the vendor with your data and uptime.

Where each tool shines: Tresorit's biggest strengths are: end-to-end encryption by default — messages are unreadable even to the server operator. includes zero knowledge as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows. Internxt's biggest strengths are: open source and transparent. zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data.

Watch out for: With Tresorit, users commonly note that no free plan — you need to pay $10.42/mo from day one to use it. With Internxt, the main complaint is that free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade.

Choose Tresorit if...

You need a tool built for privacy-conscious users and businesses
You specifically need Compliance and E2E Encryption
You care about includes zero knowledge as a core feature, purpose-built for file storage workflows
Your team size fits the small teams profile Tresorit is designed for

Choose Internxt if...

You need a tool built for privacy-focused users wanting encrypted, open-source storage
Budget is a hard constraint — Internxt is free, Tresorit is not
You need self-hosting, data sovereignty, or the ability to audit source code
You specifically need Open Source and Photo Backup
You care about zero-knowledge architecture means nobody — not even the company — can access your data