PrivateStorage

From $6.50/mo

What the maker publishes

Accountless access

Users do not create accounts; stored data is accessed using locally stored capability codes. source

Client-side encryption

The desktop app encrypts folders on the device before they are uploaded, and only the user has the keys to read them. source

Company history

The About page says PrivateStorage evolved from S4 and is now owned 100% by Least Authority. source

Company location

The privacy notice names PrivateStorage.io Inc. as data controller and gives its address as Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, USA. source

Distributed storage

The service splits data into encrypted pieces, stores them across multiple grid servers, and creates extra pieces to help recover data if a server is unavailable. source

Folder syncing

The app syncs folders from a computer while it is open, reflecting local folder changes in the cloud. source

Founded

2022 source

Headquarters

Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, United States source

Integrations and components

The service uses Tahoe-LAFS for decentralized storage, Gridsync for its interface, Magic Folder for syncing, and ZKAPs for payment authorization. source

Intended users

The FAQ describes PrivateStorage as intended for individuals seeking added storage security and privacy features. source

Payment

Storage-time is purchased in $6.50 increments for approximately 30 GB-months, and the FAQ says payments are supported by Stripe. source

Purpose

PrivateStorage is an open-source cloud storage service for uploading and syncing folders. source

Recovery

A Recovery Key can restore access on another device, and PrivateStorage says it cannot recover files if the key is lost. source

Security audit

The FAQ states that Tahoe-LAFS was audited by Cure53 in 2021. source

Support

The About page lists support by email at [email protected] and by Signal at +1 724 200 8340. source

Supported platforms

The FAQ lists desktop applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux. source

Usage limits

The FAQ says users can add folders but not individual files, and it states that sharing is not currently available. source

Checked against the maker's pages on 8 Oct 2026.