Jottacloud

Jottacloud is a cloud storage, backup and synchronization service operated by Norwegian company Jotta AS. The company says it has provided cloud storage since 2008, with data stored in Norway and protected under Norwegian and European privacy laws.

The service supports personal, family and business subscriptions. Users can back up computers and mobile devices, synchronize folders, store files in an archive, share content and manage photos through web, desktop and mobile applications.

Jottacloud also includes AI photo search. Users can describe an image to locate it in their photo collection. The company states that its AI models are pretrained on external image and text datasets rather than trained on customer photos.

Jottacloud provides automatic backup for selected folders on desktop computers and automatic photo and video backup on mobile devices. Its synchronization folder mirrors selected files between supported computers and the cloud.

The service includes selective sync, file sharing, photo albums, a photo timeline, archive storage and file recovery. Jottacloud’s website states that it keeps the last five versions of files, while deleted files remain in Trash for 30 days before automatic removal.

Microsoft Office Online integration allows users to view and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files from Jottacloud. Personal users can use this integration without a separate Microsoft subscription. Business users need an eligible Microsoft subscription for editing.

Jottacloud provides desktop applications for Windows and macOS, mobile applications for Android and iOS, a browser-based web application and a command-line client for Windows, macOS, Linux and related systems.

Jottacloud offers a free 5 GB plan for one user. The free plan includes device backup, email support and chat support.

The official English pricing page displayed the following monthly plans in euros: Unlimited at EUR 12.90 for one user, Home 1 TB at EUR 7.90 for five users, Home 5 TB at EUR 15.90 for five users, Pro 10 TB at EUR 29.90, Pro 20 TB at EUR 59.90, Pro 30 TB at EUR 89.90 and Pro 50 TB at EUR 149.90. Business plans displayed were Small at EUR 12 for two users, Medium at EUR 18 for ten users and Large at EUR 49 for unlimited users.

The United States storefront displayed equivalent featured plans in U.S. dollars, including Unlimited at USD 12.99 per month, Home 1 TB at USD 7.99 per month and Pro 10 TB at USD 29.90 per month. The Unlimited plan has no stated storage ceiling, but upload speed gradually decreases after 5 TB.

Jottacloud provides a free plan rather than a separately documented time-limited trial. Pricing and currency can vary by storefront and billing selection.

Pros:

• Offers a permanent free plan with 5 GB of storage.
• Supports backup and synchronization across desktop and mobile devices.
• Provides high-capacity and unlimited-storage subscription options.
• Includes AI-assisted photo search and photo organization tools.
• Stores data in Norway and operates under Norwegian and European privacy rules.
• Supports a command-line client for Linux, macOS and Windows systems.
• Integrates with Microsoft Office Online for supported document formats.

Cons:

• The Unlimited plan gradually reduces upload speed after 5 TB.
• The service has fewer documented third-party integrations than major productivity suites.
• No official public API documentation was identified in the reviewed Jottacloud materials.
• G2 review volume is too small to provide broad buying insight.
• Business Office Online editing requires a qualifying Microsoft subscription.

Google Drive is a strong alternative for users who need extensive collaboration through Google Workspace. Microsoft OneDrive suits organizations already using Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. Dropbox provides mature file synchronization and business collaboration features.

pCloud is a comparable consumer cloud storage option with desktop and mobile clients. IDrive is more focused on multi-device backup and recovery. Backblaze is primarily a computer backup service rather than a general-purpose collaborative file platform.

Does Jottacloud have a free plan?
Yes. The free plan provides 5 GB of storage for one user and includes device backup.

Does Jottacloud offer a free trial?
Jottacloud publicly offers a free plan. The reviewed pricing pages did not document a separate time-limited trial for paid plans.

What platforms does Jottacloud support?
Jottacloud supports a web application, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and a command-line client for Linux, macOS and Windows.

Does Jottacloud have an API?
No official public API documentation was identified in the reviewed product and help materials. A February 2025 support response stated that Jottacloud did not then offer an official public API.

What integrations does Jottacloud provide?
Documented integrations include Microsoft Office Online and the iOS Files app. The service also works with its own desktop, mobile, web and command-line clients.

Does Jottacloud use artificial intelligence?
Yes. Its AI photo search lets users describe images to locate them in their photo collections.

Where is Jottacloud data stored?
Jottacloud states that its data is stored in Norway. Its company address is in Oslo, Norway.

Jottacloud is best suited to individuals, families and small businesses seeking Norwegian-hosted backup with generous storage options and strong photo tools. Its main trade-offs are limited documented integrations, no documented public API and reduced upload speed on the Unlimited plan after 5 TB.