Most services say they protect your files. OnionDrive is built so that even we cannot read them — through client-side PGP encryption, native Tor access, and a strict zero-log architecture.
They promise privacy while quietly doing the opposite. Here's what you're actually agreeing to with most mainstream providers.
Server-side encryption means the provider holds the keys. They can read, scan, or hand over your files at any time — and many do.
What you upload, when, from where, how often — all tracked. This data is used for profiling, advertising, or handed to third parties.
Governments and law enforcement can request your files. Without client-side encryption, providers have no technical means to refuse.
Even if a service claims not to log, your IP reveals your identity, location, and ISP every time you connect. There is no clearnet workaround.
These are not marketing claims. They are technical design decisions that we cannot reverse even if ordered to.
You upload your PGP public key. Files are encrypted with your key before being stored on our servers. We hold ciphertext only — without your private key, nobody can read your files, including us.
your key, your filesOnionDrive operates a dedicated .onion hidden service. Connect through Tor Browser and your IP address is never visible — not to us, not to anyone monitoring your connection.
We do not log what you upload, when you access your files, or where you connect from. There is nothing to hand over, because there is nothing stored. No data means no risk.
nothing to hand overSend files up to 100MB without creating an account. Generate a private link instantly. Files auto-delete after 24 hours or first download. No registration, no email, no trace.
no account neededShare via permanent links, password-protected links, or time-limited links that expire automatically. You control who accesses your files and for exactly how long.
you control accessProtect your account with TOTP-based 2FA. Even if your password is compromised, files remain inaccessible without the second factor from your authenticator app.
totp — standard 2faA direct comparison on the features that actually matter for privacy.
| Feature | OnionDrive | Standard Cloud Storage | "Privacy-focused" Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client-side encryption (your key) | ✓ Yes — PGP | ✗ No | ~ Sometimes |
| Tor / .onion hidden service | ✓ Native support | ✗ No | ✗ Rarely |
| Zero activity logs | ✓ By design | ✗ Extensive logs | ~ Claimed, unverified |
| Anonymous uploads (no account) | ✓ Quick Send | ✗ Account required | ✗ Account required |
| Password-protected share links | ✓ Yes | ~ Some services | ~ Some services |
| Time-limited share links | ✓ Yes | ~ Some services | ~ Some services |
| No ads, no tracking | ✓ Never | ✗ Common | ~ Usually not |
| Crypto payments accepted | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ~ Some services |
| Provider can read your files | ✓ Technically impossible | ✗ Yes, always | ~ Depends on config |
Need to send a file right now without leaving a trace? Quick Send generates a private download link in seconds. The file auto-deletes after 24 hours or the first download — whichever comes first.
OnionDrive operates a dedicated .onion hidden service. When you connect through Tor, your IP address is never visible to us or to anyone monitoring your traffic. This is the only way to achieve true network-level anonymity when storing files online.
All features — login, upload, download, sharing — work identically over the .onion address. No clearnet fallback required.
Download Tor Browser →OnionDrive is developed and maintained by Onion Search Engine LLC — building privacy-first tools for the open web and the Tor network since 2017.
Create a free account and start storing files the way it should have always worked.