Internxt Review

Internxt supports file previews for most file types in the web browser. These include PDFs, Word docs, and images. There does also seem to be support for audio and video files. However, during our testing, we’d see a preview load and then run into an error, or the file preview would not end up loading. We tried with .mp3 and. MOV file types.

Internxt cannot load a preview for many common file types. Excel, Google Sheets and Google Docs are a few examples. Apple apps like Pages are also not supported by file preview, nor are presentation programs like PowerPoint. When it does work, file preview is a nice feature to have because you can share from it.

Internxt is one of the few cloud storage providers that does not have file versioning, even with its paid plans. This means that any changes you make to a file can’t be reverted. Without file versioning, if you make a mistake or lose a file, you can’t retrieve an earlier version stored with Internxt.

Internxt also has a few file size limits based on how access your account. For the desktop app on a Mac, you can upload and download file sizes up to 20GB. The max size using the web app is also 20 GB. The Windows limit is 10GB. Mobile devices and the command line interface (CLI) have a limit of 5GB.

Internxt recently added support that lets you manage your account with the CLI on your computer through a WebDAV client. The WebDAV client manages your account files when you use the Internxt CLI. These tools aren’t required, but you can use a CLI to manage folders and files with Internxt.

A bit of setup is required before you use the CLI to upload, download or move files. You must download the Internxt CLI using the node package manager (npm). Once you’ve installed the CLI, you can use one of the following WebDAV clients:

• CyberDuck
• Transmit
• Cadaver
• Finder

For more information on how to install and use these tools, check out Internxt’s GitHub page.

Currently only available on Mac through the desktop app, the backup feature lets you make copies of your folders and files. This process is different from file sync, as data is only captured at the time the backup is run. The backup tool is a nice feature, but it is not a replacement for a dedicated backup service.

The backup feature allows you to choose which folders to back up. Additionally, during our testing, nothing we backed up to Internxt counted against our account’s total storage capacity. Unlimited backup space is a great benefit. However, we were unable to set a backup schedule or frequency despite Internxt’s help guide indicating that those are options.

Internxt has several tools you can use without needing to create an account. Though technically they are not features of the cloud storage service, it’s worth going over what they can do. All the free tools can be found in the footer of Internxt’s web pages.

Internxt Send is a large file transfer app. It advertises having no size limits, but the fine print indicates a 5GB limit. Simply upload a folder or file and decide how you want to send it. You can create a link to share or send files directly to multiple email addresses. Internxt Send uses Internxt’s security and encryption protocols, making it one of the safer transfer tools.

Internxt also offers a number of other free, niche tools, such as a byte converter, temporary email and a password checker. You can also scan files for viruses or generate a password. None of these tools are must-haves, but anyone can use them for free.

Internxt has a desktop app for Mac, Windows and Linux. Once you download the desktop app, opening it takes you back to a web browser to log in. Once you successfully log in, you can use the desktop app. 

The desktop app is a virtual drive, which means it syncs files without taking up hard disk space. However, it could be more intuitive. The app failed to install a local sync folder while we were testing it on a Mac. We had to restart the machine for it to show up. The app worked fine on Windows.

Overall, there isn’t too much to the desktop app. You can add or remove content from the sync folder. Items you add from the web app are online-only by default. However, when you add folders or files directly to the sync app, they become available offline. You can change this by right-clicking on the item.

The desktop app offers relatively few customization options, but you can manage backups in the preferences section. Unfortunately, you can’t share folders or files from the desktop app.

Once you download and install the Internxt CLI and a WebDAV client, you can use your preferred CLI to manage your account. There are several commands you can use, but if you’re unfamiliar with how to use commands and arguments in a CLI, you’ll likely encounter a bit of a learning curve. However, using the CLI isn’t too difficult once you get the hang of it.

You will need the ID number of any folder or file you want to work with while using the Internxt CLI. You can retrieve this information using the “list” command. Once you have the ID number, you can use other commands, like “move” or “trash.” You can also upload files by providing the path on your system and the folder ID in your Internxt account.

The mobile app is easy to use and lets you share folders and files. It also has an option to upload images and take photos, which upload automatically. However, there are very few settings options. For example, there is no option to automatically upload images. In the security tab, you can set up face ID, enable two-factor authentication or change your password.

As of June 2024, Internxt offers only 1GB of free storage. That’s a pittance compared to most other cloud services (even a pricey service like Dropbox offers 2GB free). It used to be that you can upgrade your free plan to 10GB by performing a few micro-tasks, but that is no longer the case, unfortunately.

Internxt paid plans start at 200GB and cost $10 annually, or $1.10 per month. The next plan offers 2TB for $24 per year or $2 per month. Internxt’s highest storage capacity is 5TB for $46 per year or $4.60 per month.

Those looking for lifetime plans are in luck, as Internxt has three options. The first plan provides 2TB for a one-time cost of $171, the second has 5TB for $400 and the third offers 10TB for $600. Lifetime plans offer the best overall value if you stay with the cloud storage solution long enough to see a return on your investment.

Business users will have to look elsewhere, as Internxt currently does not offer business plans. However, the website does have a business section on the pricing page that indicates business plans could be available sometime in the future.

Free

• 1GB

FREE

Individual – 200GB

• 200GB

1-month plan

1-month plan

$1.10/month

1-year plan

$0.83/month

$10 billed every year

Save 24%

Individual – 2TB

• 2TB

1-month plan, 1-year plan

1-month plan

$2.20/month

Save 53%

1-year plan

$2/month

$24 billed every year

Save 57%

Lifetime plan

$4.75/month

$171 one time payment, Monthly price for 3 years of use

More plans

Individual – 5TB

• 5TB

1-month plan, 1-year plan

1-month plan

$4.60/month

Save 58%

1-year plan

$3.83/month

$46 billed every year

Save 65%

Lifetime plan

$11.11/month

$400 one time payment, Monthly price for 3 years of use

Individual – 10TB

• 10TB

1-month plan, 1-year plan

1-month plan

$7/month

Save 58%

1-year plan

$5.83/month

$70 billed every year

Save 65%

Lifetime plan

$16.67/month

$600 one time payment, Monthly price for 3 years of use

Upload Speeds

	1st Test	2nd Test	Average Speed
Uploads	07:43	07:40	07:42

Download Speeds

	1st Test	2nd Test	Average Speed
Downloads	8:59	10:35	09:47

When we test a service’s speeds, we use a virtual server located in Dublin, Ireland, with speeds capped at 100 Mbps for consistency. We upload and download 5GB of data twice to arrive at our average speed results.

Overall, Internxt’s speed results are impressive, especially for a service that implements such heavy-duty encryption.

File sharing works well enough; you can create a link to share a folder or file using an email address. You can determine the level of access recipients get by choosing between “editor” and “viewer.”

When you share with an email invite or a link, you can add a password for another layer of protection. When you use a link, the only option is to copy it. However, files shared through your account are encrypted by default before sending.

During our testing, sharing files was a hassle. When we shared a link, the recipient received a message indicating the file was no longer available. Using an email wasn’t much better, as the app never ended up sending the invite. Upon refreshing, Internxt indicated that the item had been shared, but the recipient never received an email to access the file.

As a cloud storage solution, file sync is the baseline. However, without additional features, account holders don’t have as much flexibility and control over what is synced and how. With Internxt, you can choose to keep a folder of files in the cloud or downloaded on your device.

Internxt does not support selective sync, so you can’t pick and choose which folders and files are included in your account. However, Internxt plans to implement this feature at some point. It also doesn’t support block-level or differential sync. Without these functionalities, entire files are downloaded and uploaded even if you only make small changes to them.

Internxt uses open-source software that Securitum, a European security auditing company, has independently verified. Account holders can further protect their accounts by enabling two-factor authentication through the security tab in the account settings.

AES 256-bit encryption protects your data, and Internxt does not have access to your account, as we explain in the next section. Internxt’s servers are located in Valencia, Spain. It uses a distributed network instead of relying on only one data center.

When a cloud company uses zero-knowledge encryption, it can’t access your account’s contents because it does not have your password. Internxt includes private encryption with every account, even free ones.

Perhaps the most unique thing about Internxt is its approach to data centers. Instead of relying on massive data farms rented from companies like Amazon or Google, Internxt hosts its own decentralized distributed network, partnering with OVHcloud.

When your files are stored, they’re broken up into small pieces and scattered across the different servers (hence the term “distributed”) meaning that an attacker that gains access to any one server still won’t be able to piece together any data.

Internxt’s privacy policy — ironically, found on the legal page linked in the footer and not on a dedicated privacy policy page — isn’t as easy to read as its privacy page. However, it is clear that the data Internxt does collect, such as your email and payment information, is never sold.

Some of your data is shared with third-party entities as needed to provide services. Internxt also has access to data from cookies on the website and mobile app data.