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Spec score 9.3 #7 of 66 in Cloud storage

What it is

Yandex Disk stores files in the cloud and lets users manage them from internet-connected devices. Its free plan provides 5 GB of storage, and file versioning is available. The service supports web access and tools for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. On desktop, users can choose files and folders to sync, but desktop sync requires a Yandex 360 plan. The web interface previews supported documents, images, archives, ebooks, audio, and video. Files and folders can be shared using public links with configurable access settings. Mobile apps can automatically upload photos and videos; paid plans offer unlimited storage for eligible phone media. Prices include Personal 1 TB at $3.17 a month or $22.75 a year, Family 1 TB at $3.80 a month or $31.89 a year, and Pro 3 TB at $12.50 a month or $75 a year. Family 1 TB provides 1 TB per member for up to eight members. Yandex Disk supports business admin controls and WebDAV access on a Yandex 360 plan. Linux users can also manage files with a console client. Yandex says files are scanned for viruses and data transferred through the app or site is encrypted.

Spec sheet

What it does
Yandex Disk is cloud storage for managing files from any internet-connected device.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
API
The REST API uses HTTP requests and OAuth tokens to let applications manage user files and save app data to Disk.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Integrations
The Pro plan includes Wfolio features for client photo galleries and portfolio websites.Read 8 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Security
Yandex says files are scanned by antivirus software and information transferred through the app or site is encrypted.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Support
Yandex says support responds within three hours to Yandex 360 plan subscribers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Business admin controls
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Cloud storage
Yandex Disk stores files in the cloud and lets users manage them from internet-connected devices.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Company database facts
Crunchbase lists YANDEX LLC, Moscow headquarters, 10,001+ employees and seven funding rounds, with amounts obscured on the public page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company founded
LinkedIn states that Yandex has delivered search and information services since 1997.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company identity
The desktop licence identifies the rights holder as YANDEX LLC at 16 Leo Tolstoy Street, Moscow 119021, Russia.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Yandex as having 10,001+ employees and headquarters in Moscow.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Desktop clients
Official help lists desktop applications for Windows, macOS and Linux.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Device platforms
Windows,macOS,Linux,iOS,AndroidRead 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Document editing
Yandex 360 includes browser-based creation, editing and viewing of text documents, spreadsheets and presentations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com
File preview
The web interface supports viewing documents, images, archives, ebooks, audio, and video in supported formats.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
File sharing
Users can share files and folders through links, including password protection, expiration dates and download disabling on paid plans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
File size limit
1Read 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
File synchronization
Desktop, mobile and web changes synchronize so files remain available across devices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
File versioning
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Free storage
The standard free version provides 5 GB of storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Independent security criticism
Cloudwards rated security 40% and criticized the lack of zero-knowledge or end-to-end encryption and limited transparency.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloudwards.net
Independent support finding
Cloudwards found email-only support, with paid users promised responses within three hours and free users told to expect 12 hours or longer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloudwards.net
Independent sync criticism
Cloudwards reported no selective or block-level sync and observed edited Word files producing duplicate versions instead of updating automatically.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloudwards.net
Licence
The desktop program is distributed under a non-transferable proprietary licence; the agreement reserves exclusive rights to Yandex and restricts modification or decompilation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Limit: Apple reviewers
Complaints include missing batch-select-all upload, reports of disappeared photos and difficulty obtaining paid storage after payment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: Google Play reviewers
A repeated complaint is that downloads stop when the app is backgrounded unless battery or traffic-saving restrictions are changed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Limit: Trustpilot complaints
Recent reviewers report file deletion, repeated access or human-verification failures, payment problems and slow or unhelpful support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Linux support
Linux users can manage files with a console client; desktop app guidance also covers Linux.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Mobile backup
The mobile apps can automatically upload photos and videos, and paid plans offer unlimited storage for eligible phone media.Read 8 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Mobile clients
Official help lists Android and iOS apps plus a mobile-site version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Office integration
Independent testing found Microsoft Office tools available on the free plan, while Google Workspace integration is absent.Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloudwards.net
Photo backup
The mobile apps can automatically upload photos and videos, and paid Yandex 360 users receive unlimited phone photo and video uploads.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: Apple reviewers
Reviewers praise fast uploads, intuitive design, WebDAV, API access and affordable multi-terabyte storage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Praise: Google Play reviewers
Reviewers praise fast uploads, real-time synchronization and reliable photo preservation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Quota sharing
Yandex Mail emails and attachments share the storage quota with Yandex Disk files.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Google Play
3.5 out of 5 from 481K reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.0 out of 5 from 198 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Retention rule
Trash recovery lasts 30 days, but files can be permanently removed after 90 days of an over-quota block or two years without using Disk.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
SDKs
The API page links Java Android/J2SE, Swift iOS and PHP SDK repositories or packages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Search
Search covers names, extensions, archive contents, document text, photo and audio metadata, OCR text and objects recognized in images.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Security controls
Yandex says transferred information is encrypted, stored files are antivirus-scanned up to 1 GB, and lost-device access can be revoked.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Shared folders
Shared folders support view or edit permissions, up to 200 invited participants, and 50 created plus 50 accepted shared folders.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Sharing
Users can share files and folders through public links and configure link access settings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Storage limit
5Read 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Support documentation
The help center covers upload, sharing, file management, photos, history, security, WebDAV, desktop, mobile and business administration.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
Sync
The desktop application can sync selected files and folders with the cloud; desktop sync requires a Yandex 360 plan.Read 8 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Upload limit
The monthly upload limit is twice storage capacity for Personal and Family plans and three times storage capacity for the Work plan.Read 8 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
WebDAV
WebDAV mounts Disk in Windows File Explorer, macOS Finder or Linux file managers, but requires a Yandex 360 plan from June 22, 2026.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com
WebDAV limitation
WebDAV files remain cloud-only, require an internet connection, and deleted files bypass Trash and are permanently erased.Read 15 Oct 2026 · yandex.com

Plans and prices

Free Free billed monthly 5 GB storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Personal 1 TB $3.17 a month billed monthly 1 TB storage · 50 GB file uploads Read 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Personal 1 TB annual $22.75 a year When paying for a year 1 TB storage Read 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Family 1 TB $3.80 a month billed monthly 1 TB per member · 8 members Read 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Family 1 TB annual $31.89 a year When paying for a year 1 TB per member · 8 members Read 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Pro 3 TB $12.50 a month billed monthly 3 TB storage · 100 GB file uploads Read 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Pro 3 TB annual $75 a year When paying for a year 3 TB storage · 100 GB file uploads Read 20 Sep 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Free Free 5 GB storage Read 8 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Personal 200 GB $2.11 a month monthly 200 GB Disk · unlimited phone photo/video uploads · files up to 50 GB Read 15 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Family 200 GB $2.53 a month monthly 200 GB per family member · up to 8 people · unlimited phone photo/video uploads Read 15 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Personal 1 TB $3.17 a month monthly 1 TB Disk · unlimited phone photo/video uploads · files up to 50 GB Read 15 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com
Family 1 TB $3.80 a month monthly 1 TB per family member · up to 8 people · family album and folder Read 15 Oct 2026 · 360.yandex.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan includes 5 GB of storage.
  • Supports file versioning and configurable sharing links.
  • Previews documents, images, archives, ebooks, audio, and video.
  • Mobile apps can automatically upload photos and videos.
  • Available across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Limits

  • Desktop sync requires a Yandex 360 plan.
  • WebDAV requires a Yandex 360 plan.
  • Mail and attachments share the Disk storage quota.
  • Monthly upload limits are tied to plan storage capacity.

Who it suits

Yandex Disk suits people who want cloud file access across desktop and mobile platforms, with options for personal, family, and Pro storage. Desktop syncing and WebDAV users need a Yandex 360 plan.

Verdict

Yandex Disk offers cloud storage, sharing, previews, and apps across major desktop and mobile platforms. Check the plan requirements for desktop sync, WebDAV, and upload limits before choosing.

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