Self-Hosted Backup & Sync Apps

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  1. Syncthing icon
     940 likes

    Open-source, decentralized alternative ensuring data ownership with encrypted communication and peer-to-peer sync, void of central server reliance.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Terminal
    • Termux
    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU
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    147 alternatives
    4.2
    Very Good55 ratings
  2. Ente Photos icon
     224 likes

    Open-source, end-to-end encrypted backup and sharing for photos and videos, with multi-platform sync, original quality, privacy controls, and collaborative albums.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Cloudron
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    • US flagUnited States
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    170 alternatives
    4.6
    Excellent41 ratings
  3. ownCloud icon
     877 likes

    Self-hosted platform for secure file sync, sharing, calendar, and contact management with desktop, mobile, web access, and multi-device syncing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Blackberry
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • US flagUnited States
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    +21
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    245 alternatives
    3.6
  4. Hoard icon
     21 likes

    Hoard is an open-source game save manager and backup tool for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Steam Deck. It automatically detects supported games, monitors save files, and creates versioned snapshots after you play.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Steam
    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU
    Hoard-desktop
    Hoard-CLI
    11 alternatives
  5. Seafile icon
     200 likes

    Seafile is an open-source file management and collaboration platform that goes beyond sync and share, offering extensible metadata, multi-level tagging, flexible file views, and AI-powered organization for smarter teamwork.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • CN flagChina
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    +4
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    141 alternatives
    3.6
  6. TrueNAS icon
     144 likes

    TrueNAS (formerly FreeNAS) is an operating system that can be installed on virtually any hardware platform to share data over a network. TrueNAS is the simplest way to create a centralized and easily accessible place for your data.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
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    +6
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  7. Sync-in icon
     24 likes

    Sync-in is a sovereign, open-source platform for file storage, sharing, synchronization, and collaboration. It is intended for individuals, businesses, public-sector entities, and institutions seeking a controlled, scalable solution suited to their operational requirements.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • YunoHost
    • npm
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
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    Desktop application
    +6
    Files metadata
    77 alternatives
  8. Cozy Cloud icon
     135 likes

    Cozy makes the personal cloud more accessible. Respectful of the user's privacy, Cozy simplifies daily tasks: synchronize and backup photos, automate bills downloading, manage expenses, etc. Flexible and easy to use, their Open Source platform allows users to create and...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Automate the synchronisation of your files on your PC with your Cozy.
    Save your mobile pictures, they will be available on your PC and tablet.
    Share your photos and files with your friends and family.
    +4
    All your data (bills, contacts, health refunds, photos…) automatically imported ! More than 100 available providers!
Timeline of Cozy Photos View of Cozy Drive
    90 alternatives
  9. OxiCloud icon
     15 likes

    Lightweight file storage app with a Rust backend, optimized binary, responsive UI, simple setup, desktop and mobile support, and multilingual interfaces.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • AppImage
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    76 alternatives
  10. Calagopus icon
     14 likes

    Web-based game server control panel for deployment, monitoring, task scheduling, and plugin management with real-time metrics for popular games like Minecraft.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Debian
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU
    Server console
    File editor
    Account overview
    45 alternatives
  11. Pydio icon
     132 likes

    Pydio is the mature alternative to Dropbox and Box.com, to build your own box, on your own servers.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU
    Secure login
    Nice UX
    Pydio screenshot 2
    +5
    EASY TO USE
    81 alternatives
  12. StartOS icon
     30 likes

    StartOS is a browser-based, graphical operating system for a personal server that facilitates the discovery, installation, configuration, dependency management, and health monitoring of self-hosted software services.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
    welcome screen
    settings
    marketplace
    +5
    community marketplace
    25 alternatives
  13. Puter icon
     67 likes

    Puter is a privacy-first personal cloud that houses all your files, apps, and games in one private and secure place, accessible from anywhere at any time.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Global
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    58 alternatives
  14. SparkleShare icon
     109 likes

    SparkleShare is a Free Open Source syncing tool. Its light, secure and easy to use. SparkleShare allows you to setup your own servers so you always keep control on your data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • US flagUnited States
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    87 alternatives
  15. filebrowser.org icon
     13 likes

    A create-your-own-cloud-kind of software where you can install it on a server, direct it to a path and then access your files through a nice web interface. You have many available features!.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Browser page
    Login page
    Text editor
    +3
    Git integration
    16 alternatives
  16. Open Source cloud file storage server (similar to Google Drive). Host myDrive on your own trusted server or platform, then access myDrive via your web browser. MyDrive uses mongoDB to store file/folder metadata and supports multiple databases to store file chunks, such as Amazon...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Node.JS
    • YunoHost
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    +5
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    74 alternatives
  17. bewCloud icon
     5 likes

    Open-source platform for self-hosted cloud storage with a minimal interface, built using TypeScript, Deno, and Fresh, supporting WebDAV and flexible file management.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Docker
    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU
    bewCloud screenshot 1
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    +7
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    61 alternatives
  18. OpenCloud icon
     5 likes

    Excellent file management and collaboration for public authorities, providers and business - or anyone who values ease of use and digital sovereignty.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • YunoHost
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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    +2
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    30 alternatives
  19. Dokku icon
     18 likes

    Docker powered mini-Heroku in around 100 lines of Bash.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    47 alternatives
  20. SignalDB icon
     6 likes

    SignalDB is a client-side database with a MongoDB-like interface and TypeScript support. It allows easy data management, reactivity and persistence on the client side, with plans for future replication capabilities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • React
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
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    14 alternatives
  21. Prism App icon
     3 likes

    Prism helps plural systems track fronting, chat between members, log sleep, build habits, run polls, and keep shared notes — all encrypted end-to-end, synced across your devices.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • US flagUnited States
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    4 alternatives