How to Build Your Own Yandex Disk
Replace Yandex Disk with a custom build. Your Yandex 360 cloud for files, photos, and videos
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 23 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 23 features
Storage(5 features)
Secure cloud storage for files with multiple storage tiers
Get 5 GB of free storage when you sign up
Upload files as large as 100 GB in size
Upload even large files and save photos, videos, and designs up to 100 GB in their original quality
Triple the monthly upload limit for projects requiring many revisions
Security(4 features)
Protect Yandex Disk from suspicious files and malware
Protect files from data interception with encryption
Verify login to prevent unauthorized access
Two-password access for enhanced security
AI(3 features)
AI smart assistant for handling work and personal to-dos
Remove unwanted objects from photos on Disk
Improves writing in Documents and creates reports in Spreadsheets
Access(2 features)
Access files from any device including computer, tablet, smartphone, browser, or app
Access files even when offline
Collaboration(2 features)
Share files and folders with others and manage access with links
Create shared folders and photo albums to reminisce together with family
Integration(2 features)
Create, edit, and view presentations, documents, and spreadsheets synced with Yandex Documents
Save attachments from Yandex Mail automatically
Backup(1 features)
Unlimited photo and video auto-upload from phone with unlimited storage
Editing(1 features)
Create short clips from your photos
Cost Calculator
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 23 features at easy complexity.