HiDrive
Cloud file storage software
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What is HiDrive
HiDrive is a cloud file storage and sync service for storing, sharing, and accessing files across devices. It targets individuals and small-to-mid-sized organizations that need centralized file storage with web, desktop, and mobile access. The product emphasizes data residency options (including Germany/EU hosting) and provides sharing controls and user management features for team use cases.
EU/Germany data residency options
HiDrive offers hosting options that can align with European data residency requirements, including Germany-based storage for certain plans. This can simplify compliance discussions for organizations that prefer EU-based processing and storage. It also provides standard administrative controls to support managed team usage.
Cross-platform access and sync
HiDrive provides web access plus desktop and mobile clients to keep files available across common endpoints. Typical workflows include syncing working folders, accessing files on the go, and restoring previous versions when available. This supports day-to-day collaboration without requiring specialized infrastructure.
Sharing and team administration
HiDrive includes link sharing and permission controls to distribute files to internal and external users. Team-oriented plans support user management features that help administrators control access at the account level. These capabilities cover common business file exchange scenarios such as client deliverables and internal document distribution.
Limited advanced content collaboration
HiDrive focuses on storage, sync, and sharing rather than deep document co-authoring or integrated workplace collaboration features. Organizations that need extensive in-app editing, structured knowledge spaces, or workflow automation may require additional tools. This can increase complexity for teams seeking an all-in-one collaboration environment.
Fewer enterprise storage integrations
Compared with products that integrate tightly with enterprise storage stacks and advanced data management tooling, HiDrive is more oriented to end-user file storage. It may not meet requirements for complex hybrid storage architectures, granular storage policy management, or deep integration with enterprise backup and storage platforms. Larger IT environments may need complementary infrastructure products.
Security feature depth varies by plan
Some security and administration capabilities can depend on the selected plan and deployment options. Organizations with strict requirements (for example, specific key management models, advanced DLP, or extensive audit controls) should validate the exact controls available for their subscription. This can affect suitability for highly regulated or large-scale deployments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (500 GB) | 12-month view: 6.00 € / month | |
| --- | --- | |
| Month-to-month view / promo: 1 month free trial, then 3.50 € / month | 500 GB; 1 user; free HiDrive app; TÜV-certified. Setup fee: 0 €. (Source shows both a 12-month price and a 1-month trial offer.) | |
| Basic (1 TB) | 12-month promotional price: 0.50 € / month for 12 months (then 5.00 € / month) | |
| Month-to-month view: 7.50 € / month | 1 TB; 1 user; free HiDrive app; TÜV-certified. Setup fee: 0 €. (Promotional 12-month rate displayed explicitly.) | |
| Plus (2 TB) | 12-month view: 12.50 € / month | |
| Month-to-month view / promo: 1 month free trial, then 10.00 € / month | 2 TB; 1 user; free HiDrive app; TÜV-certified. Setup fee: 0 €. | |
| Family (2 TB, up to 5 users) | 12-month view: 17.50 € / month | |
| Month-to-month view / promo: 1 month free trial, then 15.00 € / month | 2 TB; up to 5 users; free HiDrive app; TÜV-certified. Setup fee: 0 €. | |
| Business (starting at 1 TB, up to 20 users) | 12-month view: from 20.00 € / month | |
| Month-to-month view / promo: 1 month free (price shown as ab 0 € for initial month), then from 12.50 € / month | Business tier: scalable (up to 10 TB shown), up to 20 users; free HiDrive app; TÜV-certified. Setup fee: 0 €. More details on Business tier page. |
Notes: All prices on the STRATO HiDrive product pages are shown inclusive of VAT ("Preise inkl. MwSt."). Several plans show both a 12-month (annual) pricing view and a 1-month (month-to-month) view with short promotional/free-test periods; the table above records both values as displayed on STRATO's official site.
Seller details
STRATO AG
Berlin, Germany
1997
Private
https://www.strato.de/
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