Best cloud storage services with CLI for Android-x86: (Guide)

Best Cloud Storage Services with CLI for Linux Android-x86

Choosing the right cloud storage with a reliable command-line interface (CLI) is crucial for Linux distributions including Android-x86. In this article, we review top services—both dedicated CLIs and options enabled via rclone—highlighting installation, usage examples, typical issues, and a comparison table. Services covered: pCloud, MEGA, Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit, Icedrive, plus additional options Google Drive, Nextcloud, Dropbox.

Comparison Table

Service	Pricing (Basic)	CLI Tool	Features	Link
pCloud	10 GB free	pcloudcc	Client-side encryption, backup, sync	pCloud
MEGA	20 GB free	megacmd	End-to-end encryption, chat, streaming	MEGA
Proton Drive	1 GB free	rclone	Privacy-first, zero-knowledge	Proton Drive
Filen	10 GB free	rclone	Zero-knowledge, decentralized	Filen
Tresorit	3 GB free	rclone	Enterprise-grade encryption	Tresorit
Icedrive	10 GB free	rclone	Client-side encryption, WebDAV	Icedrive
Google Drive	15 GB free	rclone, gdrive	Office integration, share links	Google Drive
Nextcloud	Self-hosted	rclone, WebDAV	Full control, plugins	Nextcloud
Dropbox	2 GB free	dropbox-cli	Stable, many integrations	Dropbox

Top Recommendations for Linux Android-x86

• pCloud: Best dedicated CLI, easy to install, ideal for backup and sync.
• MEGA: High free storage, strong encryption, official CLI.
• Proton Drive: Privacy-focused via rclone, great for minimal setups.
• Icedrive: Simple WebDAV via rclone, good encryption.
• Nextcloud: Self-hosted flexibility, full control, rclone/WebDAV.

How to Use Each Service with CLI

1. pCloud CLI (pcloudcc)

Official pCloud command line tool for Linux.

Installation:

# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt update
sudo apt install pcloudcc

# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S pcloudcc

Login and sync:

pcloudcc --auth
# Follow URL, paste token
pcloudcc --mount /mnt/pcloud
# To upload
pcloudcc --upload file.txt /

Typical problems:

• Fuse errors: ensure fuse is installed and loaded.
• Authentication issues: delete ~/.config/pcloud and re-authenticate.

2. MEGA CLI (megacmd)

Official CLI with RPC/server and client commands.

Installation:

# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt update
sudo apt install megatools megacmd

# Or download from MEGA
wget https://mega.nz/linux/MEGAsync/Debian_10/amd64/megacmd-xUbuntu_18.04_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i megacmd-.deb

Usage:

# Start daemon
mega-cmd-server 

# Login
mega-login you@example.com

# List
mega-ls /

# Upload
mega-put localfile.txt /remote_path/

# Sync
mega-sync /local_dir /remote_dir

Typical problems:

• “Cannot connect to server”: open ports 4443–4444 in firewall.
• Disk space errors: check quota via mega-quota.

3. Proton Drive via rclone

Proton Drive official CLI is in beta best via rclone.

# Install rclone
curl https://rclone.org/install.sh  sudo bash

# Configure Proton Drive
rclone config
# Choose new remote, name it proton, select 13 Proton Drive
# Follow on-screen auth

# List files
rclone ls proton:

# Copy
rclone copy localdir proton:backup

# Sync
rclone sync localdir proton:sync

Typical problems:

• Auth refresh errors: re-run rclone config reconnect proton:
• Slow transfers: add --transfers or --drive-chunk-size flags.

4. Filen via rclone

Filen supports S3 API—connect via rclone S3 backend.

rclone config
# new remote filen
# choose 4 S3
# Set provider = Other, endpoint = https://api.filen.io
# Enter access  secret keys from Filen dashboard

rclone ls filen:
rclone copy file.txt filen:folder

Typical problems:

• Permission denied: ensure keys are correct and bucket exists.
• SSL errors: install/up-date ca-certificates.

5. Tresorit via rclone

Use rclone WebDAV backend for Tresorit.

rclone config
# new remote tresorit
# choose webdav
# URL: https://dav.tresorit.com
# Vendor: Other
# Username/password: your Tresorit creds

rclone lsd tresorit:
rclone sync localdir tresorit:folder

Typical problems:

• Rate limits: lower --checkers flag.
• Auth failures: double-check credentials and token refresh.

6. Icedrive via rclone (WebDAV)

Icedrive offers WebDAV endpoint for rclone.

rclone config
# new remote icedrive
# choose webdav
# URL: https://webdav.icedrive.net
# Vendor: Other
# Provide email  password

rclone ls icedrive:
rclone move localfile icedrive:/

Typical problems:

• Connection resets: increase --timeout and --low-level-retries.
• Directory listing slow: reduce --checkers.

7. Google Drive

Multiple CLIs: gdrive or rclone Google Drive backend.

# Using rclone
rclone config
# new remote gdrive
# choose drive, follow OAuth flow

rclone ls gdrive:
rclone sync local gdrive:backup

Typical problems:

• Quota exceeded: check Google console or purge large files.
• Auth redirects: install xdg-open or use --localhost.

8. Nextcloud

Self-hosted via WebDAV or rclone Nextcloud backend.

rclone config
# new remote nc
# choose webdav
# URL: https://your.nextcloud.server/remote.php/dav/files/username
# Vendor: Nextcloud

rclone ls nc:
rclone copy localfolder nc:/

Typical problems:

• SSL certificate issues: trust self-signed or use --no-check-certificate.
• Lock conflicts: avoid simultaneous edits.

9. Dropbox CLI

Official Python-based CLI.

sudo pip install dropbox-cli

# Configure
dropbox-cli start
dropbox-cli login

dropbox-cli status
dropbox-cli upload file.txt

Typical problems:

• Python version conflicts: use virtualenv.
• Sync lag: run dropbox-cli filestatus to debug.

Which Service to Choose?

• Privacy-first: Proton Drive, Filen, Tresorit via rclone.
• Large free space: MEGA (20 GB) or Google Drive (15 GB).
• Enterprise/Team use: Tresorit or self-hosted Nextcloud.
• Easy CLI install: pCloud (dedicated pcloudcc) or MEGA (megacmd).
• Lightweight/WebDAV: Icedrive, Nextcloud.

Conclusion

Selecting a cloud storage with robust CLI support on Linux Android-x86 depends on your priorities: security, free storage, or ease of use. Official CLIs (pCloud, MEGA) provide streamlined experiences, while rclone extends support to privacy-focused and self-hosted solutions. Use the comparison table and usage guides above to pick and deploy the best fit for your workflow.