Comparison

Internxt vs Infomaniak kChat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Internxt

Securely store, back up, and share your files and photos with end-to-end encryption. This open-source cloud storage solution prioritizes user privacy and data control, offering a safe alternative to mainstream services.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encrypted cloud storage
  • Secure file sharing with password protection
  • Open-source and verifiable
  • File backup and organization
  • GDPR compliant
  • Up to 10GB free storage
Features
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Internxt Private & secure cloud storage With Internxt cloud storage, encrypt, store, back up, view, and send your files and photos to the cloud, all in complete privacy. Open-source and end-to-end encrypted, Internxt puts user safety, security, and privacy first. Simply save and share all of your documents, images, sensitive files, and confidential information while keeping total control of who has access to your data. Stand for privacy, switch to Internxt! Features: - Sign up and get up to 1GB of free cloud storage! - Store, organize, file transfer, and back up all file and photo formats - Securely send files and photos via an encrypted, password-protected link - Industry-leading, military-grade end-to-end encryption - Open-source and independently verifiable on GitHub - Based in the European Union and GDPR compliant Internxt, unlike other Big Tech cloud services, was designed to protect users' right to privacy. With Internxt, you are always in complete control of your data. No first or third-party access to your personal information ever. Internxt is the only cloud storage and file manager you need. All of Internxt's privacy services work together seamlessly, allowing you to store and send files anywhere. Enjoy private file transfer and data sharing with all the benefits of end-to-end encryption and fast upload/download speeds. The Internxt cloud drive app makes file sharing and large file transfer easy and secure. Sign up and get up to 10GB of free cloud storage! Try Internxt and enjoy complete access to all Internxt services without having to enter your credit card information. Need more phone drive and storage space? Paid plans start at less than $1/month.

About

Infomaniak kChat

Communicate live with your teams and organize projects on a unified platform. Share messages, files, and make audio/video calls. Stay connected and focused with customizable notifications and easy search.

Highlights
  • Live team communication
  • Project organization
  • Public/private channels
  • File sharing
  • Audio/video calls
  • Customizable notifications
  • Searchable conversations
Features
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The kChat app requires an Infomaniak account with kSuite which requires a subscription. It enables you to communicate live with your teams and organise your projects within a unified communication platform. kChat is available on all devices. It means you can keep in touch with your teams and projects wherever you are. With the kChat app, you can: - Communicate with your teams and organise your conversations via public or private channels. - Send messages and files or make audio/video calls with one person, a group of people or an entire public or private channel. - Mention people in conversations to get their attention. - Quickly see the conversations in which you’re mentioned. - See at a glance the messages you’ve saved. - Easily search for a conversation and specific files. - Customise notifications to remain focused on the essentials. - Insert gifs, emojis and animations to add fun and emotion when words aren’t enough. Infomaniak is a Swiss company that’s independent of the web giants. We control our infrastructure and solutions from start to finish so that we never have to make concessions on our values: respect for privacy, no compromise on ecology and social issues. You retain full control of your data and can collaborate and work with peace of mind in a sovereign ecosystem that’s continuously evolving. The kChat app is open source and you can consult its code on the Infomaniak github.

Screenshots

Internxt4 screens
Infomaniak kChat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infomaniak kChat at 58% against Internxt's 24%. Infomaniak kChat also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Internxt ships an update every 6 weeks, Infomaniak kChat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Internxt versus Infomaniak kChat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInternxtInfomaniak kChat
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternxt Universal Technologies Sociedad LimitadaInfomaniak Network SA

Customer experience

Internxt

All ratings79 ratings
Positive41.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative53.2%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative60.7%

Infomaniak kChat

Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

Internxt

Reported bugs

78 issues
  • Unable to login
  • Empty buttons fail to open links
  • Uploads fail
  • Cannot update profile photo or name
  • Issues with uploading larger files
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  • Disappearing files
  • Failed uploads
  • Problems connecting to the server
  • No option to sync photos from phone
  • Uploads fail with server unavailable error
  • Logged out every time app is closed
  • Cannot upload files when app is in background
  • Auto upload of camera roll doesn't always work
  • Large files are not downloaded
  • Photos do not sync
  • Files and sub folders randomly leave parent folders
  • File upload speeds in kilobyte-range
  • Cannot get past verification stage
  • App doesn't upload photos
  • Photos never show up
  • Halfway through transfer it fails
  • Starts a new folder completely on re-upload
  • Developers not responding to negative comments
  • Camera roll auto upload broken
  • Files failed to download after two months
  • Sync photos not working properly
  • Lost data locally
  • Syncing mechanism broken for months
  • Cannot upload single picture
  • Support is slow and hasn't resolved issues
  • Photo backup option is slow
  • Doesn't backup automatically in background
  • Search function only searches current folder
  • Rename function doesn't work
  • Save button beneath keyboard
  • Gallery lacks thumbnails
  • Upload speeds are unbearable
  • No thumbnails in app
  • Photos don't sync unless app is open on that page
  • Photos release doesn't work
  • Takes up loads of space on phone
  • Keeps coming up with errors
  • Still no file preview
  • Won't honour refund on lifetime policy
  • Photos tab won't work
  • Uploaded photo doesn't show
  • Charged without being signed in
  • No way to cancel subscription
  • Unable to search throughout folders
  • Videos (files) are not uploaded into the drive
  • iPad app has no landscape option
  • Mobile app cannot upload any video file
  • No support reply to emails
  • Cannot upload files bigger than 1gb
  • Uploads didn't work or show progress bar
  • Some photos saved outside designated folder
  • Uploaded files not showing on desktop
  • Orientation locked to vertical on iPad
  • Accessing files feels clunky on iPad
  • Bucket id not provided error
  • Photos not showing up
  • Internxt Photos keeps crashing
  • App crashes when images are loading
  • No landscape mode on iPad app
  • Files provide an error message when opening
  • Renamed file with (1) when moving
  • Error downloading file
  • Refresh screen makes everything disappear
  • Renamed file again adding (1) (1)
  • Cannot upload ANYTHING
  • Cannot create a file
  • App stuck in no-go mode
  • Webpage states transparency but not on GitHub
  • Crashes on launch in iPadOS
  • Not supported for iPadOS
  • No verification email received
  • Server error when signing up
  • Minor problem signing in on Day 1

Requested features

18 requests
  • Visual customization (folder colors, icons)
  • Dark mode support
  • Sync photos from phone automatically
  • Background refresh support
  • Multiple file selection and moving
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  • On-device functionalities
  • Integration with iOS share menu
  • Saving offline files
  • Face ID/PIN lock for app
  • Search throughout all folders
  • Favourites option
  • Thumbnail previews for videos
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Local caching for offline access
  • Paste files into app
  • Select Internxt in share sheet
  • File previews within the app
  • Swipe through images to view

Infomaniak kChat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Internxt

No in-app purchases

None

Infomaniak kChat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Internxt free?
Internxt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infomaniak kChat free?
Infomaniak kChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Internxt or Infomaniak kChat have ads?
Neither Internxt nor Infomaniak kChat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Internxt or Infomaniak kChat?
Internxt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Infomaniak kChat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Internxt was updated on September 19, 2026 and Infomaniak kChat on August 18, 2026.

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