European Alternatives to iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive is Apple's cloud file storage service. Despite Apple's privacy marketing, iCloud Drive files are stored on US servers (and partially on AWS and Google Cloud), accessible to Apple and subject to US CLOUD Act requests.
Why Switch from iCloud Drive?
- ⚠Files hosted on Apple's US servers — CLOUD Act applies
- ⚠Apple reportedly stores some iCloud data on Google Cloud and AWS
- ⚠Advanced Data Protection (E2E encryption) is opt-in, not default
- ⚠Deeply locked into Apple ecosystem — no Windows support without Appleapp
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is iCloud Drive end-to-end encrypted?
Only if you manually enable Advanced Data Protection. By default, most iCloud Drive files are NOT end-to-end encrypted — Apple holds the keys. European alternatives like Proton Drive and Tresorit offer E2E encryption by default with no opt-in required.
What is the best European alternative to iCloud Drive?
Proton Drive (Switzerland) is the strongest like-for-like replacement with zero-knowledge E2E encryption and iOS/macOS apps. Tresorit (Hungary/Switzerland) is excellent for business. Nextcloud (Germany) can be self-hosted for full control.