dosya.dev
dosya.dev vs iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive is superb glue between Apple devices. dosya.dev is a file platform for everyone you work with - including the ones on Android, Windows and Linux. Here is the honest comparison.
The short version
Choose dosya.dev if...
- You share with passwords, expiry and download limits, and collect files with file requests
- You or your collaborators use Android, Linux or Windows as much as Apple gear
- You need team workspaces with roles and audit logs
- You store files past iCloud's 50 GB per-file cap, or want S3/WebDAV access
Choose iCloud Drive if...
- Your whole life is on Apple devices and backup is the main job
- $9.99/mo for 2 TB shared with Photos and backups is the value you want
- You want zero setup - it is already on your iPhone
dosya.dev and iCloud Drive, side by side
| Feature | dosya.dev | iCloud Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Storage & pricing | ||
| Free storage | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| Cheapest paid plan | $3.99/mo for 100 GB | $0.99/mo for 50 GB |
| Transfers & sharing | ||
| Max file size | No limit | 50 GB per file |
| Link password, expiry and download limits | All plans | Not offered |
| File requests | Yes | No |
| Recipients need an account | No | No |
| Access & integrations | ||
| Native Android app | Yes | No |
| Linux access (CLI, WebDAV, rclone) | Yes | No |
| Choose your storage region | 46 locations, all plans | Not offered |
| S3-compatible API and WebDAV | Yes | No |
| Desktop and mobile apps | Desktop and web; mobile apps coming soon | Apple devices, plus a Windows app |
| Teams & control | ||
| Team workspaces with roles | All plans | Not offered (personal product) |
| Family sharing | Family plan | You plus up to 5 family members |
| Protections | ||
| Two-factor authentication | Yes | Yes |
| Encrypted in transit and at rest | Yes | Yes |
Competitor details as of August 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
What a month actually costs
dosya.dev
| Plan | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 GB | Free |
| Starter | 100 GB | $3.99/mo |
| Plus | 500 GB | $9.99/mo |
| Pro | 1 TB | $19.99/mo |
| Business | 2 TB | $39.99/mo |
Every plan: unlimited transfers, no size cap, no egress fees.
Full pricing detailsiCloud Drive
| Plan | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 GB | Free |
| iCloud+ 50GB | 50 GB | $0.99/mo |
| iCloud+ 200GB | 200 GB | $2.99/mo |
| iCloud+ 2TB | 2 TB | $9.99/mo |
| iCloud+ 6TB | 6 TB | $29.99/mo |
| iCloud+ 12TB | 12 TB | $59.99/mo |
Billed monthly only; storage is shared with device backups and Photos.
iCloud Drive pricing is the public list price as of August 2026.
Where dosya.dev pulls ahead
Sharing that is actually sharing
iCloud links are open or contact-limited, and that is the whole menu - no passwords, no expiry dates, no download limits. Every dosya.dev plan includes all three, plus file requests so clients can send you files without an account.
Every platform is first-class
dosya.dev ships native apps for iOS and Android, desktop apps for macOS and Windows, a full web app, a CLI, and WebDAV for Linux. iCloud Drive is built for Apple hardware, with a Windows client and a web app that work but never feel like home - and nothing for Android at all.
Teams exist here
iCloud is a personal product: family sharing, yes, but no workspaces, no roles, no audit trail. dosya.dev workspaces bring unlimited members, five built-in roles, custom roles and full audit logs on every plan.
Bigger files, open protocols
iCloud Drive caps files at 50 GB and offers no developer surface. dosya.dev has no per-file limit, plus S3, WebDAV, rclone, a REST API and a choice of 46 regions on 6 continents.
Where iCloud Drive is a better fit
If everything you own has an Apple logo on it, iCloud is unbeatable as ambient backup: photos, device backups and desktop folders just appear everywhere, and $9.99 a month for 2 TB is aggressive pricing. dosya.dev does not back up your iPhone - keeping iCloud for the device layer and dosya.dev for the files you share and ship is a combination, not a contradiction.
Moving off iCloud Drive is drag and drop
Open Finder
On a Mac, iCloud Drive is already in Finder. Your files are sitting right there.
Drag and drop
Drag folders straight into the dosya.dev desktop app. Chunked uploads handle the big stuff.
Share from anywhere
On iPhone or iPad, share from the Files app into the dosya.dev mobile app.
dosya.dev vs iCloud Drive, answered
Is dosya.dev a good iCloud Drive alternative?
If you work across platforms or share files with people outside the Apple world, yes. iCloud Drive is excellent glue between Apple devices, but its sharing is basic - no link passwords, expiry or download limits - and there is no Android app and no team features. dosya.dev treats sharing and teams as the core product, on every platform.
How do dosya.dev and iCloud prices compare?
iCloud+ is aggressively priced: $0.99/mo for 50 GB and $9.99/mo for 2 TB, though your storage is shared with device backups and Photos. dosya.dev starts at $3.99/mo for 100 GB, dedicated to your files. If cheap bulk storage inside Apple's ecosystem is the goal, iCloud wins that line.
Can I move my files from iCloud Drive to dosya.dev?
Yes, and it is drag-and-drop: on a Mac, iCloud Drive lives in Finder, so drag your folders straight into the dosya.dev desktop app. On other devices, download from iCloud.com or share files from the iOS Files app into the dosya.dev mobile app.
Can I share an iCloud file with a password or expiry date?
Not with iCloud's built-in sharing - links are open or contact-limited, with no passwords, expiry dates or download limits. Every dosya.dev plan includes all three, plus file requests for collecting files from clients.
Does dosya.dev work on my iPhone and Mac?
Yes. dosya.dev has a native iOS app, a macOS desktop app with folder sync, a web app, and WebDAV so your storage can mount straight into Finder. Nothing about switching means leaving Apple hardware behind.
What is the largest file I can store compared to iCloud?
iCloud Drive caps files at 50 GB. dosya.dev has no per-file limit on any plan, with chunked, resumable uploads built for very large files.
Try the comparison yourself
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