Peergos

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Peergos is one of the best Google Drive alternatives. Decentralized, open source, self-hostable cloud storage with post-quantum encryption.

Information verified on July 7, 2026

Free (self-hosted) or community plans Migration difficulty : Complex (4/5)

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Description

Peergos is a decentralized file storage and sharing platform. Each user can host their own data or use a community server. Encryption is end-to-end and quantum-resistant. Audited by Cure53 and Radically Open Security.

Key features

  • Post-quantum E2E encryption
  • Decentralized
  • Self-hostable
  • Secure file sharing
  • Open source

Strengths

  • + Post-quantum encryption
  • + Decentralized and self-hostable
  • + Audited by Cure53 and Radically Open Security
  • + Open source

Weaknesses

  • − Less polished interface than Proton Drive
  • − Requires technical skills for self-hosting
  • − Still a young project

Recommended for

  • Advanced users seeking decentralized cloud
  • Post-quantum preparedness

Peergos vs Google Drive: the comparison

Comparison between Peergos and Google Drive
Criterion Peergos Google Drive
Price Free (self-hosted) or community plans Free up to 15 GB, then Google One subscription
Targeted ads on your data No Yes (Google ad profile)
Source code Open (auditable) Proprietary
Migration difficulty Complex (4/5) —

Comparison

Peergos is the only decentralized cloud with post-quantum encryption. Proton Drive and Tresorit are simpler but centralized. Nextcloud is self-hostable but without native E2E encryption.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Peergos cost?

Free (self-hosted) or community plans

How do you switch from Google Drive to Peergos?

Estimated difficulty: Complex (4/5). Technical self-hosting. Different interface from standard clouds.

Who is Peergos for?

Technical users wanting a decentralized cloud with cutting-edge encryption.

Similar alternatives

Proton Drive

Beginner

End-to-end encrypted cloud storage, integrated with the Proton suite. Simple as Google Drive, private as a vault.

Tresorit

Intermediate

Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud for professionals. Your files remain unreadable, even to Tresorit.

Infomaniak kDrive

Beginner

Swiss cloud by Infomaniak. 15 GB free, integrated office suite, hosted in Switzerland.
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