Storegate
Secure Swedish cloud storage and file sharing
About Storegate
Storegate is a Swedish cloud storage, backup, and file-sharing service that stores all data in Swedish data centers under Swedish and EU law. It offers end-to-end encrypted sharing, electronic signing, BankID/Freja eID authentication, and collaboration on Office files, positioning itself as a GDPR-compliant European alternative to US-based cloud providers.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Full data sovereignty with Swedish/EU hosting and GDPR compliance
- Strong Nordic authentication options (BankID, Freja eID, LoA3)
- Built-in electronic signing without third-party tools
- Long event log retention and granular admin controls
- Collaborative Office editing inside the web app
Cons
- Higher per-user pricing than mainstream US cloud storage
- Requires minimum 3 users for the Multi business plan
- Smaller ecosystem of third-party integrations
- Interface and docs are most polished in Swedish first
Key Features
Swedish Data Centers
All files stored in Sweden under Swedish and EU law for full GDPR and data sovereignty compliance.
End-to-End Encryption
Files are isolated and encrypted at rest so even physical server access cannot expose your data.
Secure File Sharing
Share folders or files internally and externally via links protected by BankID, Freja eID, or password.
Electronic Signing (AES)
Built-in advanced electronic signing with signing credits included on business plans.
Office Collaboration
Co-edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly in the web interface.
Backup & Versioning
Automatic computer backup with full version history to restore previous files or recover deletions.
Strong Authentication
Supports BankID, Freja eID+ (LoA3), two-step verification, ADFS, and Microsoft Entra ID SSO.
Granular Permissions
Five-level folder permissions, file locking, retention policies, and IP restriction for businesses.
Outlook & Teams Integration
Send secure links and attachments directly from Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
Event Logging
Extended audit logs (up to 24 months) for compliance and admin oversight.
Pricing
- 1 user, 100 GB storage
- 10 GB max file size
- Office editing and end-to-end encryption
- Password-protected sharing
- Outlook and Teams integration
- Computer backup and version history
- Two-step verification and mobile apps
- Min 3 users, 1,000 GB storage
- 50 GB max file size
- 60 AES signing credits
- Company branding and admin controls
- 5-level permissions and file locking
- Retention policies and IP restriction
- Entra ID integration
- 24-month event logs
- Tailored solutions for larger organizations
- Custom storage and user counts
- Dedicated support
- Business Continuity Planning add-ons
Best For
GDPR-Sensitive Document Storage
Law firms, healthcare, and public-sector teams that must keep client data within the EU.
Secure External File Sharing
Send sensitive files with BankID or password-protected links instead of email attachments.
Business Backup
Continuous backup of laptops and servers to a sovereign Swedish cloud with version recovery.
Electronic Signing Workflows
Sign contracts and approvals with advanced electronic signatures without leaving the storage platform.
Family Photo & File Storage
Households storing photos, documents, and backups in a privacy-focused Nordic cloud.
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