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German zero-knowledge cloud storage with end-to-end encrypted files, chats and collaboration tools.

filen.io

German zero-knowledge cloud storage with end-to-end encrypted files, chats and collaboration tools.

Common useCloud StorageCloud StorageOperator dataHosted
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 0/4
Evidence and riskVerified evidenceStandardMaterial claims checked against current sources.; no material risk recorded in them.
Last reviewedReviewed 22 Jun 2026KYC checked 22 Jun 2026 · verified jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageEvidence confidence94/100
Evidence and facts

Evidence and facts

JURISDICTIONDE
NOTEGerman hosted cloud account with payment, support and account-activity metadata. No current official crypto-payment route was source-verified in this pass.
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
OPERATOR DATAHosted operator recorded
EVIDENCE CONFIDENCE
THIRD-PARTY REPORTED3/11
Why evidence is 94/100Formula 3.1
Source coverageMaterial claims checked against current sources
+70
Review ageOldest recorded check is 62 days old
+24

Full scoring method

LAST CHECKED2026-06-24
LAST UPDATED2026-06-22

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 0/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo document KYC found. Paid accounts use conventional payment rails such as major cards and PayPal; free and lifetime accounts have inactivity rules tied to account login.
FEEFree 10GB / from €0.99/mo
CATEGORIESCloud Storage
FEATURESEnd-to-end encrypted, Zero-knowledge, German jurisdiction, Open source, Major cards + PayPal, Desktop + mobile apps, GDPR compliant
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

Analysis

OVERVIEW

Zero-knowledge encrypted storage from Germany with open-source clients and end-to-end encrypted collaboration features on top of file sync.

LIMITS

No crypto payment route was verified in the current review: cards and PayPal name the account holder, which undercuts the anonymous-account angle even though the content encryption stands.

USEFUL FOR

Encrypted storage under EU jurisdiction where payment identity is an acceptable trade.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Ownership and funding

Ownership and funding chain
Sources · reviewed 2026-07-15

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

LEGAL ENTITY
Filen Cloud Dienste UG (haftungsbeschränkt)source ↗
REGISTRATION NO.
HRB 8896source ↗
INCORPORATED IN
Germany (Amtsgericht Recklinghausen)source ↗
INCORPORATED ON
2021-06-29source ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS
Breite Straße 27, 45657 Recklinghausen, Germanysource ↗
OFFICERS
  • Jan Lenczyk

    Geschäftsführer (Managing Director)

source ↗
Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-09

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No document KYC found. Paid accounts use conventional payment rails such as major cards and PayPal; free and lifetime accounts have inactivity rules tied to account login.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

No. The recorded jurisdiction is DE, which is not a Five Eyes country. This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 0 of 4. A hosted operator is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Evidence confidence is 94/100 and recorded risk is standard.

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Sources and history

Terms and privacy policy

No changes to the documents we watch since we started checking on 9 Aug 2026. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.

Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.