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Dropbox vs Internxt

Open-source, zero-knowledge storage — verify the privacy yourself.

Why it beats Dropbox. Everything Dropbox isn't on transparency: the entire stack is open-source and zero-knowledge under EU law, so you can verify — not just trust — that the provider cannot read your files.

Dropbox vs Internxt, head-to-head

	Dropbox	Internxt
Can the provider read your files?	Yes (holds the keys)	No (zero-knowledge)
Zero-knowledge by default	No	Yes
Encryption model	Server-side encryption with Dropbox-held keys on core sync; optional end-to-end only on some Teams folders.	End-to-end, zero-knowledge by default; fully open-source.
Legal jurisdiction	United States (CLOUD Act applies)	Spain / EU (GDPR).
Notable breaches	2012 breach (~68M credentials), 2024 Dropbox Sign breach, 2022 GitHub repo theft	No major breach reported
Free tier	2 GB	~10 GB
Open source	No	Yes (fully)
Independent audits	SOC 2 / ISO (not zero-knowledge)	Open-source; community-auditable

Pros

Fully open-source and zero-knowledge
EU/GDPR jurisdiction
Lifetime-plan options

Trade-offs

Smaller company; fewer features and a less mature ecosystem than Dropbox
Performance and app polish still maturing

Best for

Open-source advocates and EU users who want auditable code and GDPR jurisdiction.

Switching from Dropbox

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Internxt cannot read your files

Sources

Independent editorial comparison; no paid placement and no invented ratings. Facts current as of 2026 — verify current pricing and features before switching. Dropbox Watchdog is not affiliated with Internxt or Dropbox.