The private Google Drive alternative
RiftStorage is an encrypted, anonymous alternative to Google Drive. Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest, and your account needs no personal data. You can move your whole Google Drive across in a few minutes with Google Takeout.
Why people leave Google Drive
- No scanning. Google can read, index, and scan the files in your Drive. RiftStorage encrypts them in transit and at rest and does not scan their contents.
- No ads, no AI training. Your files are never mined to profile you or train models.
- Anonymous accounts. No email, phone number, or real name required. Your storage is not tied to your identity.
- No lock-in. Download everything as standard files whenever you want. Your documents come across as editable Office files, not a proprietary format.
How to switch from Google Drive in 3 steps
The simplest way to migrate is Google Takeout, Google's own export tool. It needs no special permissions and takes a few minutes.
1
Export your Google Drive with Takeout
Go to takeout.google.com, choose Google Drive, and download your files as a .zip. Google automatically converts Docs, Sheets, and Slides into editable Office files and PDFs, so you keep every document.
2
Create your free RiftStorage vault
Sign up in seconds. No email, no phone number, and no card for the free 1 GB tier. Your vault is anonymous and encrypted from the very first file.
3
Import your Takeout archive
In your vault, choose Import from Google Drive and select the Takeout .zip. RiftStorage unpacks and encrypts every file in your browser and rebuilds your folder structure. Nothing is ever sent back to Google.
Prefer to bring over just a few files? Once you are signed in you can also connect Google Drive directly and pick individual files to import.
RiftStorage vs Google Drive
How RiftStorage compares with Google Drive on privacy and security.
| Feature |  Google Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption at rest | ||
| Zero personal data collection | ||
| No AI training on your files | ||
| Anonymous accounts | ||
| Completely ad-free | ||
| Time-limited share links | ||
| No account required to view shares |
Google Drive alternative FAQ
Is there a private alternative to Google Drive?
Yes. RiftStorage is an encrypted, anonymous alternative to Google Drive. Files are encrypted in transit and at rest, and accounts require no personal data.
How do I move my files from Google Drive to RiftStorage?
Export your Drive with Google Takeout as a .zip, create a free RiftStorage vault, then import the archive. RiftStorage unpacks and encrypts every file in your browser and recreates your folders. Takeout converts Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides to Office files and PDFs automatically.
Does RiftStorage scan my files the way Google can?
No. Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest. RiftStorage does not scan them, show ads based on them, or use them to train AI.
Do I lose my Google Docs when I switch?
No. Google Takeout exports Docs as .docx, Sheets as .xlsx, and Slides as .pptx, which open in Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, or Google. You keep an editable copy of every document.
Is RiftStorage free?
RiftStorage has a free 1 GB tier that needs no email or card, plus paid plans up to multiple terabytes. See the pricing page for current plans.
Is RiftStorage a good Google Drive alternative for privacy?
For privacy, yes. Unlike Google Drive, RiftStorage does not scan your files, shows no ads, does not train AI on your data, and issues anonymous accounts with no identity attached.
Move to storage that does not scan your files
Create a free, anonymous vault and import your Google Drive today.
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