Peergos

Overview

Peergos combines encrypted file storage and sync with sharing controls, self-hosting and a substantial set of built-in apps. It suits privacy-conscious users who value control over their data and are comfortable choosing a setup around platform differences. Its strongest case is the breadth of privacy and workflow features; the main caveat is that drive mounting is unavailable on macOS.

Key features

Privacy and security

Files are encrypted on the user’s device, and Peergos says account keys never leave it. The maker also says the server cannot see file names, sizes, folder structure, modification times, file types, contacts or sharing relationships. That scope of metadata protection is valuable for sensitive personal and collaborative storage, not just file contents. Peergos describes its encryption as post-quantum end-to-end encryption.

Account protection includes authenticator apps, WebAuthn and CTAP2 security keys, Windows Hello and single-use backup codes. Peergos says Radically Open Security and Cure53 audited the software, with both reports published in full. The software, including the server, is fully open source and has reproducible builds, giving technically minded users meaningful ways to inspect it. Those safeguards make a strong case for trust, but account security still depends on how users protect their credentials.

Sync, sharing and built-in apps

Folder sync works in both directions across devices and uploads changed chunks. Users can stop deletions from propagating, so a synced folder can preserve files removed elsewhere instead of mirroring every deletion. That is useful as a backup safeguard, though it is a setting to consider carefully when expecting an exact mirror.

Secret sharing links can expire, require a password, allow a fixed number of uses or permit recipients to write back. These controls make sharing more adaptable than a single open-or-closed link. Built-in tools cover calendars, document and spreadsheet editing, PDF viewing and editing, media playback, image galleries, task boards, Markdown browsing and wikis. That range can reduce the need to move between separate apps, although Peergos’s appeal is strongest for users who want these tools within the same storage environment.

Pricing

Peergos offers a free self-hosting plan and three paid storage tiers. Self-host costs nothing, billed for ever; it uses the user’s own disk and includes the same software, with the server run by the user. It is the lowest-cost route for people prepared to manage hosting, but it does not include a stated hosted storage quota.

Pro costs £43 a month, with monthly billing at £4 per month or yearly billing at £3 per month. It includes 200 GB, unlimited devices and no maximum file size, making it the entry paid option for users who want hosted storage and do not need a large quota. Visionary costs £108 a month, billed monthly at £10 per month or yearly at £8 per month, and raises storage to 1000 GB with the same device and file-size terms. It fits users with larger libraries. Pioneer costs £2,520 a month, billed monthly at £25 per month or yearly at £20 per month, for 3000 GB, unlimited devices and no maximum file size. Its larger quota is for users with substantial storage needs; the higher tier is difficult to justify if that capacity would go unused.

Platforms

Peergos supports Android, Linux, macOS, Windows, web and self-hosted use, with desktop and mobile apps. Drive mounting in the file manager is available on Windows, Linux and Android, but not macOS, an important limitation for users who expect storage to appear as a local drive. The desktop app supports WebDAV for tools such as rclone and CalDAV/CardDAV for apps such as Thunderbird; Android can sync calendars and contacts with the phone’s apps.

Who it's for

Peergos is a strong fit for people who prioritize metadata privacy, want configurable sharing, or want storage alongside calendars, documents and other everyday tools. Self-hosting suits users willing to run their own server, while the paid tiers serve those who want a defined hosted quota across unlimited devices. It is a less natural choice for macOS users who rely on drive mounting, or anyone who wants a simple hosted-storage plan without weighing device and hosting trade-offs.

Pros and cons

Pros: The maker says both file contents and a broad set of metadata are protected from the server, which matters for private storage and sharing.

Pros: Deletion controls, expiring or password-protected links, and one-time-use limits give users practical control over sync and sharing risks.

Pros: Self-hosting is free and uses the same software, while paid tiers offer unlimited devices and no maximum file size.

Cons: Drive mounting is missing on macOS, limiting the file-manager experience on that platform.

Cons: The self-host plan requires users to run the server and provide their own disk, so it is not a hands-off hosted alternative.

Alternatives

Sia is worth considering for readers seeking a freemium, open-source option with a free plan and broader listed platform support, including iOS and API access. Carbide Network may suit people focused on provider or personal storage arrangements, with plans billed at $0.002/GB and a stated 95% uptime estimate for home providers. Stratos is another freemium option with a free plan and broad platform support. Arweave is a paid alternative whose ar.io API services follow open-source principles and use AGPL-3 repositories. Aleph Cloud (formerly Aleph.im) has a free tier for static website hosting with IPFS distribution and basic bandwidth. Walrus offers a free launch-period memory plan, with usage limits and pricing that may evolve. Filecoin has an Onchain Cloud plan starting at $2.50 a month per TB with a two-copy minimum. Storj offers a 30-day free trial of Object Storage with Object Mount, including 25GB of storage.

For a wider comparison, see Decentralized Storage Services.

Verdict

Choose Peergos if you want encrypted sync with unusually broad metadata protection, controlled sharing and the option to self-host or use integrated productivity tools. Its main advantage is how much privacy and everyday functionality it brings into one system. Look elsewhere if macOS drive mounting is essential or you prefer storage that needs no hosting decisions.