Filen.io alternative for business file sharing
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage
Sharebrand vs Filen: which one is right for you?
Filen is private encrypted storage for individuals and privacy-focused users. Sharebrand is branded file sharing for businesses and teams. They solve different problems, and most businesses that use both do so for different workflows.
Choose Sharebrand if you...
- Need a team account covering multiple people under one plan
- Want every share link at a domain you own, not filen.io
- Need recipients to access files without creating an account
- Want white-label branding with no third-party name in the experience
- Need to sell files and collect payment before download
Choose Filen if you...
- Need zero-knowledge encryption where even the service provider cannot read your files
- Store sensitive personal or business data with GDPR or German data residency requirements
- Want extremely affordable encrypted storage with no per-user fees
- Use rclone, WebDAV, S3, or CLI tools to integrate storage into development workflows
- Are an individual or privacy-conscious user rather than a team sharing files externally
How Tarkle compares
Pricing
Pricing model
How you're billed
Min. users required
To start a paid plan
Team seats included
At base plan price
Storage & Transfers
Storage included
At base / mid plan
Upload / transfer size
Max per single transfer
Deleted file recovery
Days before permanent deletion
URL shortener
Create branded short links
Branding & Client Experience
Custom branding
Logo, colors, full identity
Custom domain (CNAME)
files.yourcompany.com
Branded sender email
Notifications from your domain
File masking
Share external files via your own branded URL
Security & Access
Password protection
Protect any file or link
File expiration
Auto-expire links by date
File versioning
Track & restore file versions
Team roles & access
Member permissions management
Client & Revenue Features
File transfers & requests
Send and receive files
Client portal
Dedicated client workspace
File payment gate
Charge for file downloads
Brand asset portal
Beautiful page to host brand assets
White-label reseller
Resell under your brand
Filen stores your files securely, Sharebrand delivers them to clients under your brand
Filen has no business accounts, no team seats, and no custom domain on any plan. Every share link lives on filen.io. Sharebrand gives your whole team a flat monthly plan with file sharing at a domain you own and no Sharebrand visible anywhere.
Try Sharebrand freeFrequently asked questions
What is Sharebrand?
Sharebrand is a white-label file sharing platform for businesses. Files are shared through your own custom domain with your logo on every link. Recipients never see Sharebrand's name. Unlike Filen, which is encrypted personal cloud storage with no team accounts or custom domain, Sharebrand is built for businesses sharing files externally with clients and partners.
Does Filen have business or team accounts?
Not yet. As of early 2026, Filen has individual accounts only. There is no shared team workspace, no multi-seat billing, and no admin console. Filen's own December 2025 status update confirmed that business plans and team accounts are planned after API v4 and the Spaces feature are released. Sharebrand supports teams of up to 10 or 25 people depending on the plan, all under one account.
Does Filen support a custom domain for share links?
No. All Filen public links point to filen.io. There is no custom domain or CNAME option. Sharebrand delivers every link at a domain you own on every plan.
How secure is Filen?
Filen uses client-side AES-GCM 256-bit encryption. Files are encrypted on your device before upload. Filen holds no decryption keys and cannot read your data. All servers are located in Germany in ISO 27001-certified data centres, under German and EU data protection law. Client applications are open-source. For individuals and businesses storing sensitive data privately, Filen's security architecture is genuinely strong.
Can I use Filen and Sharebrand together?
Yes, and for many businesses it makes sense. Filen handles internal storage where zero-knowledge encryption and German data residency are priorities. Sharebrand handles external file sharing where your domain, your branding, and your team's access matter. The two products cover different parts of a business's file workflow without any conflict.
Does Filen have lifetime plans?
Yes. Filen releases lifetime storage plans periodically in limited quantities. Availability is determined algorithmically based on supply and demand relative to subscription plans. Sharebrand also offers lifetime plans starting from $149 for the Standard plan.
Is ShareFile good for agencies and creative businesses?
ShareFile is designed for professional services firms in accounting, legal, financial services, and healthcare. Its feature set — document request workflows, e-signature, task management, and compliance certifications — is built around those industries. For agencies and creative studios whose primary need is sharing files with clients at a branded domain, ShareFile's per-user pricing and sharefile.com URL constraint make it a poor fit for the use case.
Can I try Sharebrand before paying?
Yes. All Sharebrand plans include a 14-day free trial with full Pro access. No credit card required. You can set up your custom domain, add your branding, and share your first file before paying anything.
