Norwegian Dropbox rival Jottacloud is finally working on a desktop app for Linux.
Jottacloud, run by Jotta Group AS, has been around since 2008, offering file and photo backup, syncing and sharing via official Windows, Apple and Android apps.
What it hasn’t had is a ‘proper desktop app’ on Linux. It does provide a CLI for creating automatic backups of folders, but the terminal-based tool doesn’t boast the full set of features the regular apps and web client do.
Now, Jotta says that’s about to change.
It’s working on a ‘proper’ Linux desktop app that is ‘as secure, and just as user-friendly’ as the ones it provides for other platforms.
Like Dropbox et al, Jottacloud offers a free plan (5GB) for personal use, plus paid pro and business plans that offer more storage and features. There’s even an unlimited plan, for those that need it.
Files are stored on servers within Norway (‘deep in the mountains’, apparently) so fall under Norwegian and European privacy laws. Data is also encrypted during transfer and when it sits on their servers.
Would-be testers are being asked to sign up to get access to a beta build of Jottacloud for Linux. The enrolment form asks questions on Linux distribution and desktop setup, as the team says it wants a ‘varied’ set of testers.
The company hasn’t said whether their Linux app will be open source, and don’t say which toolkit or language or distribution method (Flathub, DEB, etc) they’re aiming at. Expect more details on that in the coming months.
In the meantime, if you’re an existing Jottacloud user or motivated to sign up for a free plan to test the Linux client, go and register your interest @ jottacloud.com/en/linux-beta.
Thanks Matt