CloudDrive2

Overview

CloudDrive2 is a cross-platform cloud-storage connector that can mount cloud accounts as local disks, with backup, encryption and WebDAV alongside them. It suits people who want cloud storage to behave more like local or network storage, especially when they also run a NAS or media server. The free tier is tightly capped, and the paid options divide core storage features from playback upgrades.

Key features

Mounting and cloud access

CloudDrive2 supports Aliyun Drive, Baidu, 115, Tianyi, 123 Pan, OneDrive, Google Drive, Xunlei, WebDAV and local folders. Mounts support POSIX semantics on Linux and macOS and Windows security descriptors on Windows. Random writes without first downloading an entire file can make remote storage more practical for applications that modify only part of a file. Folder synchronisation is also supported.

WebDAV and automation

The built-in WebDAV server gives other compatible software a way to access mounted storage. Paid membership adds separate WebDAV users, each with an individual root directory and read-only settings, which is useful when sharing access without giving every user the same scope. The core also exposes a gRPC API with over 200 RPC methods; tokens can be limited by permissions and expiry. Readers choosing a client for a WebDAV workflow can browse WebDAV Client Software.

Security and encrypted storage

The maker says cloud-account details are encrypted with the user's password and that only a password hash is stored on the server. Its encrypted filesystem encrypts filenames with AES and file contents with chacha20-poly1305 before uploading them to cloud storage. Monthly and yearly members face a 200 MB per-file upload limit for encrypted cloud uploads; Core Lifetime is exempt. That makes the lifetime plan materially different for users handling larger encrypted files.

Media and deployment

CloudDrive2 connects with Emby and Jellyfin and offers a companion plugin for both. App Pro adds HDR and Dolby Vision, DSD and ISO disc playback, AI subtitle translation, Emby/Jellyfin client features and VR video. NAS support includes Synology, QNAP, Unraid and fnOS; the Docker image covers amd64, arm64 and armv7. Setup help, a Telegram group and GitHub Issues provide support routes.

Pricing

The free Basic tier costs nothing and allows up to two cloud drives and one local mount. It also allows up to two devices online at once, though that cap is not enforced yet, and excludes Core Pro features. It is a useful way to try a small setup, but not a substitute for paid features or broader mounting.

Core Monthly costs 4.99 CNY a month, billed ¥4.99 / month, and Core Yearly costs 49.99 CNY a year, billed ¥49.99 / year. Both provide unlimited clouds and local mounts, up to five devices online at once (not enforced yet), and Core Pro features. The yearly plan lowers the listed cost compared with paying monthly across a year, but requires an annual commitment. Core Lifetime is 499 CNY, paid once, billed ¥499 once; it keeps the same unlimited mounts and five-device allowance, includes Core Pro features, and removes the 200 MB encrypted-upload limit.

Core Lifetime Lite costs 199 CNY, paid once, billed ¥199 once. It provides unlimited clouds and local mounts and the five-device allowance, but no Core Pro features; it can be upgraded to full Lifetime. App Pro is a separate $19.99, paid once, billed USD $19.99 in every store, for the listed playback and client features. Ultimate Bundle costs $79.99, paid once, billed USD $79.99 in every store, and combines Core Lifetime with App Pro. Accessibility Lifetime is 499,299 CNY, paid once, billed ¥499¥299 once, for the same features as Core Lifetime; a request code requires visual-disability certificate details.

Platforms

CloudDrive2 supports Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS, a web UI, NAS and Docker. The range spans desktop and mobile devices as well as self-hosted and NAS setups, making it a stronger fit for mixed-device households or home-server environments than for a single-platform workflow.

Who it's for

Choose CloudDrive2 if you want cloud accounts mounted as disks, need WebDAV access or API integration, or want cloud storage connected to Emby or Jellyfin. It is particularly compelling for users who value encrypted storage and can choose a plan that fits its file-size limit. Readers who only need a basic, small mount setup may find the free tier sufficient; users who need Core Pro features or unrestricted encrypted upload sizes will need a paid plan.

Pros and cons

Pros: Broad cloud-source support and local-disk mounting make multiple storage services usable through one workflow.

Pros: POSIX semantics, Windows security descriptors and partial-file random writes address practical differences between operating systems and remote files.

Pros: Permission- and expiry-scoped API tokens and separate read-only WebDAV users enable more controlled integrations and sharing.

Pros: Lifetime Core removes the encrypted-upload size limit, while NAS and Docker support suit self-hosted deployments.

Cons: Basic stops at two cloud drives and one local mount, with no Core Pro features.

Cons: Monthly and yearly members are limited to 200 MB per encrypted cloud upload, which can rule out those plans for larger files.

Cons: App Pro is a separate purchase unless included in the Ultimate Bundle, so playback features add another cost beyond core storage access.

Alternatives

Pick rclone if you want a free open-source project across Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, web or self-hosted environments rather than CloudDrive2's paid Core Pro and App Pro structure. RaiDrive is another freemium option for Linux and Windows, with a free Standard plan and an Education 2024 offer for accredited institutions.

FolderSync is worth considering for an Android-centered setup; its free Android app includes ads. Cyberduck is a macOS and Windows alternative with GPL-licensed source code. Air Explorer suits readers who want a free plan allowing one account per cloud, read-only cloud-to-cloud transfers and limits of two simultaneous downloads and uploads. Air Live Drive offers a free Basic plan capped at one drive per cloud and three drives maximum.

ExpanDrive offers a forever-free personal-use plan for up to 10 users or devices per year, across 15 cloud services and protocols, with community support. filex is a free alternative for readers who want a project credited to BRF Tech and built and run in production there.

Verdict

CloudDrive2 is the right choice for users who want cloud storage to function as mounted disks while retaining WebDAV, API, encryption and media-server options across desktop, mobile and NAS platforms. Its strongest case is the breadth of storage and deployment features, particularly with Core Lifetime's removal of the encrypted-upload cap. Look elsewhere if the Basic tier's two-cloud, one-mount limit is too restrictive or if you need playback upgrades without a separate App Pro purchase.