Solo
$10
month
1,000 GB included, additional storage at $10 per 1,000 GB, maximum storage of 15,000 GB, and 10 GB maximum individual file size.
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ElephantDrive
ElephantDrive is a cloud backup, storage, synchronization, and sharing service for computers, mobile devices, servers, and NAS systems.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
ElephantDrive provides broad backup, synchronization, sharing, encryption, server, external-drive, and NAS functionality across major desktop and mobile platforms. Official plans offer substantial storage at fixed prices, while independent ratings are positive overall but based on relatively small r
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, NAS, Web
TechZella assessment
8.1/10
Overview
ElephantDrive is a subscription cloud service for backing up, storing, synchronizing, accessing, and sharing files. It supports desktop computers, servers, mobile devices, and network-attached storage systems.
The service is particularly focused on hybrid NAS protection. Users can back up data directly from supported NAS hardware to ElephantDrive’s cloud storage while retaining local copies.
ElephantDrive’s company profile identifies Los Angeles as its headquarters and lists the business as founded in 2007. The company’s website also describes the service as operating since 2006.
ElephantDrive Features
Backup
- Automated cloud backup
- Computer backup
- Windows Server backup
- External disk backup
- Open and locked file backup
- NAS backup
- Managed restores on listed plans
Storage and Synchronization
- Cloud file storage
- Everywhere folder synchronization
- Remote web access
- File version access
- Cross-platform file access
Sharing
- File sharing links
- Folder sharing
- Mobile sharing through supported applications
Security
- End-to-end encryption listed in official plans
- Encrypted cloud storage
- User-controlled account access
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- iOS
- Android
- Windows Server
- Supported NAS devices
Integrations
- Asustor
- D-Link
- Drobo
- Netgear ReadyNAS
- QNAP
- Seagate
- Synology
- TerraMaster
- Thecus
- Western Digital
API and Automation
- An independent API directory reports an XML-based SOAP API
- No current first-party public developer documentation was located
ElephantDrive Specifications
| Product type | Cloud backup, storage, synchronization, and file sharing software |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Cloud service with desktop, mobile, server, web, and NAS applications |
| Supported desktop platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Supported mobile platforms | iOS and Android |
| Server support | Windows Server and Linux server edition |
| NAS support | Asustor, D-Link, Drobo, Netgear, QNAP, Seagate, Synology, TerraMaster, Thecus, and Western Digital |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| API | XML-based SOAP API reported by FindAPIs; current first-party documentation not located |
| Encryption | End-to-end encryption listed by the official pricing page |
| Starting storage | 1,000 GB |
| Starting price | $10 per month |
| Business storage | Unlimited maximum storage listed for Business |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Company size | 11-50 employees, according to LinkedIn |
ElephantDrive Pricing & Plans
Solo annual
$100
year
1,000 GB included with annual billing and the same listed Solo storage limits.
Check current pricing →Family
$20
month
2,000 GB included, additional storage at $10 per 1,000 GB, maximum storage of 50,000 GB, and 25 GB to 50 GB maximum individual file size.
Check current pricing →Family annual
$200
year
2,000 GB included with annual billing and the same listed Family storage limits.
Check current pricing →Business
$40
month
2,000 GB included, additional storage at $20 per 1,000 GB, unlimited maximum storage, and 200 GB maximum individual file size.
Check current pricing →Business annual
$400
year
2,000 GB included with annual billing and the same listed Business storage limits.
Check current pricing →Free trial
$0
30 days
Trial access to ElephantDrive account features. Payment information is required, and billing begins after the trial unless cancelled.
Check current pricing →Pricing may change. Verify current plans on the vendor's website.
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.1/10High confidence
ElephantDrive provides broad backup, synchronization, sharing, encryption, server, external-drive, and NAS functionality across major desktop and mobile platforms. Official plans offer substantial storage at fixed prices, while independent ratings are positive overall but based on relatively small review samples and vary considerably by platform.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
ElephantDrive Pros & Cons
Pros
- Broad support across desktop, mobile, server, and NAS environments.
- Direct integrations with multiple NAS manufacturers.
- Combines backup, storage, synchronization, access, and sharing.
- Large storage allowances start with the Solo plan.
- Annual plans provide lower effective monthly pricing.
Cons
- Plan limits differ for storage, devices, and maximum file size.
- Independent review counts are limited and ratings vary by platform.
- No clearly maintained public first-party API documentation was located.
- Some NAS configurations require model-specific setup or manual updates.
- The trial requires payment information and renews automatically unless cancelled.
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FAQ
Does ElephantDrive offer a free trial?
Yes. The official registration flow offers a 30-day trial. It requires payment information and converts to paid billing if not cancelled.
Which operating systems does ElephantDrive support?
Official materials list Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and supported NAS platforms. Windows Server backup is also listed in the paid plans.
Does ElephantDrive support NAS devices?
Yes. Official NAS documentation lists integrations for Asustor, D-Link, Drobo, Netgear, QNAP, Seagate, Synology, TerraMaster, Thecus, and Western Digital.
Does ElephantDrive provide an API?
An independent API directory identifies an XML-based SOAP API. ElephantDrive’s current public website and help center do not provide a clearly maintained developer documentation portal, so current API availability should be confirmed with the vendor.
Does ElephantDrive integrate with Zapier?
No verified official Zapier integration was located in the reviewed sources.
What is the least expensive paid plan?
The Solo plan is listed at $10 per month or $100 per year and includes 1,000 GB.