CloudFilevs
DocEvent.ioA DocEvent.io alternative without transfer caps
DocEvent.io puts SFTP, FTPS and FTP in front of your own bucket, priced per user with a small monthly transfer allowance. CloudFile has a flat price per plan, doesn't meter transfers, and can store the files for you or in your bucket.
CloudFile and DocEvent.io, side by side.
CloudFile From €19 a month | DocEvent.io Free plan — paid from $2 per user a month | |
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| Pricing | ||
| Price | €19 / €59 / €179 a month (Starter / Pro / Business), excl. VAT. Yearly billing gives two months free. | Basic free — Standard $2 and Premium $5 per user a month, billed in blocks of 5 users (from $10 and $25) |
| SFTP users | 10 on Starter, unlimited from Pro | Up to 5 on Basic — paid plans priced per user |
| Data transfer | Yes: Not metered, within fair use | 200 MB a month on Basic, 1 GB on Standard, 3 GB on Premium — 10 GB more for $10 a month |
| Free trial | Yes: 7 days of Pro, no card | Yes: Free Basic plan, no card |
| Protocols | ||
| Protocols | Yes: SFTP, FTPS, FTP and WebDAV | Yes: SFTP, FTPS, FTP and SCP — AS2 through Channels |
| Storage | ||
| Included storage | Yes: 10 GB / 250 GB / 1 TB included, or your own bucket | None: files go to your own bucket and aren't stored on their servers |
| Bring your own bucket | Yes: Any S3-compatible bucket (S3, R2, B2, Wasabi, Hetzner, GCS, MinIO and more) or Azure Blob Storage, on every plan | Yes: Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Azure Files, Google Cloud Storage and S3-compatible services such as R2, B2, Wasabi, Hetzner and MinIO |
| Integrations & API | ||
| API | Yes: REST API at /api/v1 with an OpenAPI 3.1 spec and API keys | Yes: REST API with an OpenAPI 3.1 spec and API keys per region |
| Webhooks | Yes: HMAC-signed webhooks with retries and a presigned download link, plus email | Partly: Channels can POST files to a webhook or email them — Channels are in early access |
| Team & security | ||
| Team members | Yes: Unlimited members with owner, admin and member roles, 2FA | Yes: Team access with individual logins, 2FA and Google sign-in |
| IP allow and deny lists | Partly: Allow and deny lists on Pro and up | Yes: Allow and deny lists on every plan |
| Hosting | ||
| Hosting | Hetzner, Germany (EU) | AWS in US East (N. Virginia), EU West (Ireland) and Australia (Sydney) — web sign-in runs in US East |
| Static IP and custom domain | Partly: Dedicated IP with ports 22 and 21, and your own domain, on Pro and up | Your own CNAME — a static IP isn't mentioned on their site |
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DocEvent.io details are from their public website and docs as of October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and taxes.
Why teams switch from DocEvent.io.
Transfers aren't metered
DocEvent.io's paid plans include 1 or 3 GB of transfer a month. CloudFile doesn't count uploads and downloads, within fair use.
A flat price per plan
Starter is €19 for 10 SFTP users. Pro and Business have no user limit, so adding a partner doesn't change the bill.
Storage included, or your bucket
Every plan comes with storage (10 GB / 250 GB / 1 TB), so you can start without a cloud account. Or connect any S3-compatible bucket or Azure Blob Storage.
Signed webhooks on every upload
Each upload, rename or delete can POST a JSON event with an HMAC signature and a presigned download link, with retries and a delivery log.
Share links and file requests
Send a download link or a browser upload page to people without an SFTP account, with an expiry date and an optional password.
All of it in Germany
Servers, files and the dashboard database run in Germany, on Hetzner.
When DocEvent.io is the better choice.
You want a free plan for up to 5 users and very little traffic.
You need servers in the US or Australia, or want to self-host it in your own VPC.
You need AS2, or want to route files on to SharePoint, email or on-premise folders with Channels.
You want IP allow and deny lists or SCP on the cheapest plan.
Questions about switching from DocEvent.io.
Is data transfer limited on CloudFile?
No. Transfers are not metered on any plan, within fair use. If you use your own bucket, your storage provider may charge for egress.
Can I use my own S3 or Azure bucket, like with DocEvent.io?
Yes, on every plan. Any S3-compatible bucket and Azure Blob Storage work, and storage in your bucket doesn't count towards your plan. Each SFTP user gets their own folder.
Do I have to bring a bucket?
No. Every plan includes storage in Germany (10 GB / 250 GB / 1 TB), and you can add more for €20 per TB a month.
Where is CloudFile hosted?
On Hetzner in Germany. Servers, the dashboard and the default storage are all in the EU.
More in the docs: Quickstart · Your own bucket · API
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