I Built a Cloud Storage with E2E Encryption — Here Is Why
The Problem
Every time you upload a file to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, your data sits unencrypted on their servers. They can read it, scan it, and use it for advertising.
I wanted something different.
Introducing Storage ByAFR
Storage ByAFR is a cloud storage platform built with end-to-end encryption by default.
What Makes It Different
| Feature | Google Drive | Dropbox | Storage ByAFR |
|---|---|---|---|
| E2E Encryption | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Crypto Payments | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Zero Egress Fees | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Self-Host Option | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Tech Stack
- Next.js 16 — Blazing fast React framework
- Cloudflare R2 — S3-compatible, zero egress
- PostgreSQL + Drizzle ORM — Type-safe database
- Redis + BullMQ — Job queue
- AES-256-GCM — Client-side encryption
Key Features
- Client-Side Encryption — Files encrypted before upload
- Folder Upload — Preserve directory structure
- File Preview — Images, videos, PDFs, Office docs
- Smart Sharing — Expiry dates, access logs
- API & Webhooks — Build anything on top
- Crypto Payments — Pay with BTC, ETH, USDT
Why Crypto?
- Privacy — No credit card needed
- Global — Anyone can pay, anywhere
- Fast — Instant confirmation
- Low fees — No bank overhead
Pricing
| Plan | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 GB | $0 |
| Pro | 100 GB | $5/mo |
| Business | 1 TB | $15/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Contact |
Crypto discount: 20% off!
Try It Now
Built with ❤️ in Indonesia, available worldwide.
