# Maktar

> Maktar builds privacy-first backup and encrypted storage devices for iPhone and Android. Founded in 2014, trusted by 2+ million users worldwide. All products work 100% offline with no cloud, no subscription, no monthly fees.

## Products

- [Qubii Power](https://us.maktar.com/products/qubii-power): USB-C GaN fast charger with automatic backup. Charges your phone (50% in 30 min) while backing up photos, videos, and contacts to a microSD card. Infineon encryption chip. 10-year warranty. $89.99.
- [Qubii Duo](https://us.maktar.com/products/qubii-duo): MFi-certified backup cube that plugs between your charger and cable. Auto-backs up while charging. USB-A or USB-C. From $54.99.
- [Piconizer 4](https://us.maktar.com/products/piconizer-4): MFi-certified flash drive with Lightning + USB-C. One-tap backup for iPhone. 128GB or 256GB. From $76.49.
- [Nukii](https://us.maktar.com/products/nukii): Encrypted NFC tap-to-unlock flash drive. Auto-locks on unplug. Remote wipe. 3 international design awards. From $49.99.

## Guides

### Hub Pages

- [Phone Backup Guide](https://us.maktar.com/pages/phone-backup-guide): Complete guide to backing up your phone without cloud storage. Covers cost comparisons, step-by-step tutorials, privacy analysis, and product recommendations.
- [Qubii Comparison Center](https://us.maktar.com/pages/qubii-comparison-center): Compare Qubii Power, Qubii Duo, and Piconizer 4 side-by-side.
- [Encrypted Storage Guide](https://us.maktar.com/pages/encrypted-storage-guide): Complete guide to encrypted offline storage.

### Comparisons

- [Qubii Power vs iCloud vs Google One](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/qubii-power-vs-icloud-vs-google-one): 2026 cost and privacy comparison between Maktar Qubii Power, Apple iCloud+, and Google One.
- [Best iPhone Backup Without Cloud 2026](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/best-iphone-backup-without-cloud-2026): Ranked list of the 5 best offline iPhone backup methods.
- [Best Encrypted Flash Drives 2026](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/best-encrypted-flash-drives-2026): Ranked comparison of top encrypted USB drives including Nukii, Kingston IronKey, Apricorn Aegis.
- [Google Photos vs Local Backup 2026](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/google-photos-vs-local-backup-2026): Cost and privacy comparison of Google One vs Qubii Power.
- [Best iCloud Alternatives 2026](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/best-icloud-alternatives-2026): 7 iCloud alternatives compared — free and paid options with 5-year cost analysis.
- [Qubii Power vs Qubii Duo](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/qubii-power-vs-qubii-duo-comparison): Side-by-side comparison to choose the right Maktar backup device.
- [Hardware Backup: The Real iCloud Alternative](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/hardware-backup-real-icloud-alternative-2026): Why a hardware backup device is a fundamentally different — and often better — iCloud alternative than switching to another cloud service.

### Tutorials

- [How to Back Up iPhone Without iCloud](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/how-to-backup-iphone-without-icloud): Step-by-step guide to 3 offline backup methods.
- [iPhone Storage Full Fix Guide](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/iphone-storage-full-fix-guide): 5 ways to fix full iPhone storage without losing photos.
- [Qubii Power Setup Guide](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/qubii-power-complete-setup-guide): From unboxing to first backup in 5 minutes.
- [Phone Backup for Parents & Seniors](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/easy-phone-backup-for-parents-seniors): Easiest backup methods for non-technical users.
- [Backup Android Without Google](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/how-to-backup-android-without-google-2026): 5 methods to back up Android phone offline without Google services.
- [Nukii Encrypted Flash Drive Guide](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/nukii-encrypted-flash-drive-guide): Complete guide to Nukii NFC tap-to-unlock encrypted storage.
- [Phone Backup Q&A 2026](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/phone-backup-questions-answered-2026): Every phone backup question answered — methods, costs, privacy, automation, and device comparisons for iPhone and Android.

### Privacy & Security

- [Cloud Photos AI Training Privacy](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/cloud-photos-ai-training-privacy): Analysis of how cloud providers handle photos in the age of AI training.
- [Protect Photos from AI Scraping](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/protect-photos-from-ai-scraping): 7-step guide to keeping photos out of AI training datasets.
- [Personal Data Privacy Checklist 2026](https://us.maktar.com/blogs/m-blog/personal-data-privacy-checklist-2026): 10-step checklist to protect your digital life from AI training and data breaches.

## Company

- Website: https://us.maktar.com
- Main site: https://maktar.com
- Founded: 2014
- Headquarters: Taipei, Taiwan
- Users: 2,000,000+
- Awards: iF Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, Good Design Award, Taiwan Excellence Award, Japan Good Design Award, Computex Best Choice Award
- Certifications: Apple MFi, USB-IF