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Privacy, encryption, and self-hosted storage — explained and compared.
European Encrypted Cloud Storage: What EU Hosting Actually Gets You
Looking for an EU cloud storage provider or a European alternative to Google Drive? Here's what EU jurisdiction really buys you, what it doesn't, and why encryption matters more than geography.
Hoodik Cloud Is Live: Managed Hosting, Same Encryption
Hoodik now has a managed hosting option. Same open-source code, same end-to-end encryption, running on servers we operate. Plans from €9/month, EU or US region, full export any time.
Managed or Self-Hosted Encrypted Storage: An Honest Decision Guide
Self-host Hoodik for free, or pay for Hoodik Cloud and never patch a server. Same code, same encryption either way. How to decide, including the cases where each option loses.
Why I built a cloud that can't read your files
The reason Hoodik exists, and how its post-quantum, end-to-end encryption works. For anyone who cares about privacy, whether or not they care about the cryptography.
Connect AI to Your Encrypted Files Without Handing Over the Keys
Hoodik's Mac app runs an MCP server on your own machine, so an AI agent can read and write your files while the server only ever stores ciphertext and your keys never leave the device.
How to Update Your Hoodik Server (Manual or Auto-Update with Watchtower)
Keep your self-hosted Hoodik server current — a 30-second Docker update, fully automatic background updates with Watchtower, or notification-only options if you'd rather review releases yourself.
AEGIS-128L: Why Hoodik Uses the Fastest Modern Cipher
AEGIS-128L is 2-4x faster than AES-256-GCM while providing the same security guarantees. Here's why we chose it and what it means for your file encryption.
Backblaze B2 + Hoodik: Encrypted Storage at $6/TB
Set up truly private cloud storage with Backblaze B2 and Hoodik. End-to-end encrypted, S3-compatible, and a fraction of the cost of Google Drive.
End-to-End Encryption Explained: What It Actually Means for Your Files
A clear explanation of end-to-end encryption vs encryption at rest, zero-knowledge architecture, and why who holds the keys matters more than the algorithm.
Leaving Google Drive: A Complete Migration Guide
Step-by-step guide to exporting your files from Google Drive and migrating to private, self-hosted encrypted storage without losing anything.
Turn Your Raspberry Pi Into a Private, Encrypted Cloud Storage Server
Your Raspberry Pi deserves a project that actually solves a problem. Here's how to turn it into a private, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage server.
Self-Hosted Cloud Storage: Why Owning Your Data Actually Matters
What self-hosted cloud storage means, why it matters for privacy, and how to take control of your files without becoming a sysadmin.
The True Cost of Cloud Storage: Self-Hosting vs. Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud
Real cost comparison of Google Drive, Dropbox, and iCloud vs self-hosting with Hoodik over 1, 3, and 5 years. The math might surprise you.
Why Your Cloud Provider Can Read Your Files
Most cloud storage encryption only protects against stolen hard drives, not the provider itself. Here's how it actually works and what zero-knowledge means.