Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Yandex Disk

Replace Yandex Disk with a custom build. Your Yandex 360 cloud for files, photos, and videos

Few Days
23 features6 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 23 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 23 features

Storage(5 features)

File Storage

Secure cloud storage for files with multiple storage tiers

Free Storage

Get 5 GB of free storage when you sign up

Large File UploadPremium

Upload files as large as 100 GB in size

Original Quality StoragePremium

Upload even large files and save photos, videos, and designs up to 100 GB in their original quality

Triple Monthly Upload LimitPremium

Triple the monthly upload limit for projects requiring many revisions

Security(4 features)

Antivirus Protection

Protect Yandex Disk from suspicious files and malware

Data Encryption

Protect files from data interception with encryption

Login Verification

Verify login to prevent unauthorized access

Two-Password Access

Two-password access for enhanced security

AI(3 features)

Alice ProAIPremium

AI smart assistant for handling work and personal to-dos

Object Removal from PhotosAIPremium

Remove unwanted objects from photos on Disk

Writing ImprovementAIPremium

Improves writing in Documents and creates reports in Spreadsheets

Access(2 features)

Cross-Device Access

Access files from any device including computer, tablet, smartphone, browser, or app

Offline Access

Access files even when offline

Collaboration(2 features)

Shared Files and Folders

Share files and folders with others and manage access with links

Shared Photo Albums

Create shared folders and photo albums to reminisce together with family

Integration(2 features)

Documents Integration

Create, edit, and view presentations, documents, and spreadsheets synced with Yandex Documents

Mail Integration

Save attachments from Yandex Mail automatically

Backup(1 features)

Photo and Video Auto-UploadPremium

Unlimited photo and video auto-upload from phone with unlimited storage

Editing(1 features)

Short Clips Creation

Create short clips from your photos

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Yandex Disk

Monthly$2.11/mo
Yearly$25/yr
5-Year Total$127

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$25
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$76
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$127
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 23 features at easy complexity.

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