SecuFile vs Dropbox Business: sovereignty for SMBs
A secure vault designed for Law 25, with client-side encryption and Québec hosting.
SecuFile, the Québec alternative to Dropbox Business for secure storage and sharing. Native Law 25 compliance, client-side encryption, Québec hosting.
Feature comparison
Quick view of the main differences between the two solutions, to help you choose.
| Feature | SecuFile | Dropbox Business | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data residency in Québec / Canada | Hosted at OVH Beauharnois | ||
| CAD pricing | |||
| Native Québec Law 25 compliance | |||
| French (Québec) support | |||
| Public API | |||
| SSO Zitadel / OIDC | OIDC / SAML supported | ||
| SMB plan (<50 employees) | |||
| MSP / partner plan | |||
| Client-side encryption (zero-knowledge) | Dropbox only encrypts at rest on their servers | ||
| Loi 25 audit logs (who saw what, when) | |||
| Outside CLOUD Act / FISA jurisdiction | |||
| Large file sharing (up to 5 GB) | |||
| Signed links with expiry and password | |||
| Free multi-factor authentication (MFA) | Dropbox Advanced needed for full SSO MFA |
Legend: ✓ included, ✗ not available, − partial or optional. Based on public editor sites at time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
Dropbox has a Canadian residency option, is that enough?
Dropbox does offer a Canadian residency option, but the company remains under US CLOUD Act jurisdiction: a US federal warrant can compel access to your data, even when stored in Canada. SecuFile is run by a Québec company and hosted at OVH Beauharnois — your privacy is not under foreign jurisdiction.
Does client-side encryption slow uploads?
Encryption uses AES-256-GCM with hardware acceleration in your browser. The overhead is imperceptible (<5% on a typical upload) and the security is dramatically higher: even we cannot read your files.
How do I migrate my files from Dropbox?
SecuFile provides a migration tool: connect your Dropbox account read-only, pick folders to import and we handle the encrypted transfer. A typical 50 GB migration takes 2 to 4 hours.
What are typical SecuFile use cases?
Law firms (client exchange), accountants (tax documents), healthcare professionals (RAMQ patient files), agencies (client deliverables), MSPs (technical deliverables). All cases where Loi 25 or confidentiality outweighs mainstream collaboration.
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