Private cloud storage. Readable only by you.
Back up your photos, documents and everything you would never put in a normal cloud. Files are end-to-end encrypted on your device, so we only ever hold ciphertext.
10 GB free · No card required
Your photos and files, on every device.
Back up your phone's photos and your computer's folders. Everything is encrypted on the device before it uploads, and one account covers every app.
Web
AvailableUpload, preview and share from any browser, today.
Android
In testingBacks up your camera roll, encrypted before it leaves the phone.
iPhone
In testingThe same vault and password you use on the web.
Windows and Mac
In testingKeeps the folders you choose on your computer backed up.
The apps sign in with the same account, so a plan you buy now covers them.
What can your cloud read?
Most storage encrypts your files with keys the company holds. ShieldFive encrypts them on your device, so we only ever store the encrypted version.
| What can your cloud read? | ShieldFive | Google Drive / Dropbox | Proton Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encrypted on your device before upload | Yes | No | Yes |
| Only the encrypted version is stored | Yes | No | Yes |
| Encrypted upload-only request links for clients | Yes | No | Edit link only |
| Post-quantum encryption by default | Yes | No | No |
Checked 15 October 2026 on each provider’s own site. Google Drive and Dropbox offer client-side encryption only as an opt-in on some business plans. Proton Drive clients can upload through a shared folder link with edit rights, not an upload-only request. Proton’s post-quantum keys are opt-in and launched in Proton Mail.
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Compare every planPersonal
from$5/ month, billed yearly
1 to 5 TB for everything you would never put in a normal cloud.
Choose a planLifetime Vault
Pay once€199once
2 TB of encrypted storage, kept for the life of the product. No subscription.
Until 31 Oct, then €249
Collecting documents from clients? Firm plans start at $29 per seat a month. See ShieldFive for firms
Fair questions.
Can ShieldFive see my files?
Not their contents. Files are encrypted on your device before upload, and our servers store only the encrypted version. Sign-in and some operational metadata stay visible to us; the Security page lists exactly what.
What happens if I forget my password?
Keep your recovery key somewhere safe. It restores your vault when you reset a forgotten password. Without it, a reset cannot bring back files that are already encrypted.
Can I pay once instead of monthly?
Yes. The Lifetime Vault is one payment for 2 TB, kept for the life of the product. You can still export every file whenever you like.
Is the free plan really free?
Yes. 10 GB of encrypted storage, no card and no time limit. Pay only when you need more space or firm features.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes, in any mobile browser. The iPhone and Android apps are in testing and not yet publicly released.