Cozy is an open-source personal cloud that keeps files, photos, notes, and passwords in one private home hosted in France. Its stack combines synchronized Drive storage, a notes app, the Twake Pass password manager, and connectors that gather bills and documents automatically. The project is now developed by Twake Workplace after the Linagora takeover, with the repository moved to linagora/cozy-stack and the Cozy Cloud brand transitioning to Twake Workplace.[1][2]
Quick verdict
People who want a European home for their personal data get the most from Cozy: its France-hosted cloud bundles Drive storage, automatic bill connectors, notes, and a password manager from 0 euros per month. The decisive tradeoff is the ongoing transition to Twake Workplace branding, so buyers who want a settled mainstream product should choose Nextcloud for self-hosting or Dropbox for ubiquity instead.[1][2][3]
Key features
Drive storage for files and photos Drive storage for files and photos: synchronized cloud storage keeps personal files and photos in one private home instead of scattered across services.[1]
Automatic bill and document connectors Automatic bill and document connectors: connectors gather invoices, bank statements, pay slips, and health reimbursements from third-party services without manual effort.[1]
Built-in notes app Built-in notes app: simplified collaborative notes live next to files, so writing and storage share one account.[1]
Twake Pass password manager Twake Pass password manager: password storage and filling is bundled inside the personal cloud rather than sold separately.[1]
France-hosted GDPR cloud France-hosted GDPR cloud: all data is hosted in France under GDPR compliance, with European-built platforms.[1]
Free tier with paid upgrades Free tier with paid upgrades: a free plan with 5 GB of storage can grow to 50 GB or 1 TB on paid plans, with cancellation possible at any time.[1]
Docker on-site installation Docker on-site installation: organizations can install Twake on their own servers with Docker-based on-site solutions.[1]
Open-source AGPL-3.0 stack Open-source AGPL-3.0 stack: the Go and CouchDB codebase is openly licensed and developed in the linagora/cozy-stack repository.[1]
Who will love it
Privacy-minded individuals wanting a European home for personal data: France hosting with GDPR compliance is the core promise, not an add-on.[1]
Households drowning in paperwork: automatic connectors collect bills, statements, and reimbursements in one searchable place.[1]
Organizations needing a managed or self-hosted bundle: Docker on-site installation plus quoted enterprise plans cover teams that cannot use US clouds.[1][2]
Who should avoid it
Anyone confused by the brand transition: Cozy Cloud is becoming Twake Workplace, so accounts, apps, and docs currently span two names.[1]
Password-first buyers comparing dedicated vaults: Twake Pass is one component of a wider cloud, while 1Password and its peers are dedicated managers with deeper platform coverage.[1]
Heavy media libraries on the free tier: 5 GB of free storage fills fast with photos and video, so large collections need a paid plan from the start.[1]
Alternatives and compatibility
Nextcloud is the self-host-first alternative: file sync, sharing, and apps on your own server cover the same self-hosted workflow with a larger app ecosystem.[1][2]
Dropbox or Google Drive is the mainstream alternative: both cover personal file sync and sharing across devices for users who value ubiquity over European hosting.[1]
1Password is the dedicated-vault alternative: it covers password storage and filling alone for buyers who do not need the wider personal cloud.[1]
Questions worth asking
What is the best Cozy alternative for non-technical users?
Is Cozy really no-code?
Yes for everyday hosted use. Creating an account, storing files, writing notes, and connecting bill collectors needs no code. Code and operations only enter if an organization self-hosts the stack with Docker.[1]
How much does Cozy cost per month?
The free Decouverte plan is 0 euros per month with 5 GB of storage. Standard is 4 euros per month with 50 GB, Premium is 12 euros per month with 1 TB, and enterprise plans are quoted on contact. Checked October 9, 2026.[1]
Sources and editorial review
Source research. Reviewed on October 9, 2026. Written by Sanjib Sah. AI assisted; reviewed by a human editor.
We have not run or tested this product.
- Cozy official site
official · Observed October 9, 2026
Official homepage: Cozy Cloud becoming Twake Workplace, collaborative open-source platform with messaging and file sharing, Drive storage with automatic document connectors, France hosting with GDPR compliance, Docker on-site installation, free storage with paid upgrades.
- Cozy pricing (official)
official · Observed October 9, 2026
Official pricing page: Decouverte free plan at 0 euros per month with 5 GB, Standard at 4 euros per month with 50 GB, Premium at 12 euros per month with 1 TB, enterprise quote, cancellation terms.
- linagora/cozy-stack repository
official · Observed October 3, 2026
Repository linagora/cozy-stack, redirected from cozy/cozy-stack after the Twake and Linagora takeover: AGPL-3.0, Go with CouchDB, about 1,270 stars observed October 3, 2026.