FileShot vs Tresorit: Zero-Knowledge Encryption Compared
— Written by Brendan, Founder of FileShot.io
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Tresorit | FileShot |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | No (14-day trial only) | Yes (50 GB free, unlimited on paid) |
| Cheapest Plan | $10.42/mo (Personal, 1 TB) | $2/mo (Lite) |
| Zero-Knowledge Encryption | Yes (AES-256, RSA-4096) | Yes (AES-256-GCM, per-file keys) |
| Account Required | Yes | No |
| Auto-Expiration | Limited (link expiry on paid plans) | 1 day to unlimited (all plans) |
| P2P Transfer | No | Yes (WebRTC) |
| Built-in Tools | DRM, e-signatures (enterprise) | PDF editor, converter, compressor, virus scanner, metadata scrubber |
| Swiss Jurisdiction | Yes (Hungary/Switzerland) | N/A (zero-knowledge, server location irrelevant) |
Both Take Encryption Seriously
Tresorit is one of the strongest encrypted cloud storage services available. They use AES-256 encryption with RSA-4096 for key exchange, and they genuinely implement zero-knowledge architecture. Tresorit's encryption credentials are real — they've even run public bug bounty challenges.
FileShot also implements genuine zero-knowledge encryption, but with a different architecture. FileShot uses AES-256-GCM (authenticated encryption) with per-file keys embedded in the URL fragment. The key never touches the server. Both approaches are valid and secure.
The Pricing Gap
The biggest difference is cost. Tresorit has no free plan — only a 14-day trial. After that, the cheapest option is $10.42/mo (billed annually) for the Personal plan with 1 TB of storage. Business plans cost $14+/user/mo.
FileShot offers generous free storage (50 GB total, 10 GB per file) with zero-knowledge encryption. The $2/mo Lite plan removes ads. The $5/mo Pro plan adds inbox features and 100 GB per file. Even FileShot's most expensive Creator plan ($12/mo) costs less than Tresorit's cheapest option.
Cloud Storage vs. File Sharing
Tresorit is designed as a permanent encrypted cloud storage solution. It syncs files across devices, supports team collaboration, offers DRM controls, and integrates with Outlook and Gmail for encrypted email attachments.
FileShot is designed for file sharing with privacy. Upload, encrypt, share a link, and the file auto-expires. This data-minimization approach means less data sitting on servers long-term. For temporary, anonymous file sharing with zero-knowledge encryption, FileShot is purpose-built.
For free zero-knowledge encrypted file sharing, try FileShot or compare plans.