Apps with 'Shared Folders' feature

These apps supports shared folders that can be used to store, search, and access files with multiple people.

  1. Nextcloud icon
     1068 likes

    On-premises file sync, universal access, integrated collaboration, real-time communication with privacy and data control focus.

    137 Nextcloud alternatives
    Simple and powerful file sync & share

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    Simple upload even for people who don’t have Nextcloud
    Great Android & iOS apps to sync your files.
    +3
    Very easy theming

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Sync Contacts
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Two-factor Authentication
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Hostable
    7.  On-premises software
    8.  CalDAV Support
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  End-to-End Encryption
    12. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
  2. Dropbox icon
     5545 likes

    Put your files into your Dropbox on one computer, and they'll be instantly available on any of your other computers that also have Dropbox installed. Because copies of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers, you can also access them from any computer or mobile...

    280 Dropbox alternatives
    Website Home Page

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top Dropbox Features

    1.  Selective Synchronization
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Centralized model repository
    5.  File Hosting
    6.  Built-in viewer
    7. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    8.  Works Offline
    9. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    10.  Watch Folder
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    12.  Shared links
  3. Syncthing icon
     783 likes

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

    123 Syncthing alternatives
    Syncthing screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  Real-time sync
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Synchronization
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Mesh network
  4. MEGA icon
     892 likes

    Cloud-storage service with end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Works offline and supports 2FA.

    193 MEGA alternatives
    MEGA screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    MEGA screenshot 1
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    +8
    MEGA screenshot 3

    Top MEGA Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  File Storage
    3.  AES Encryption
    4.  Encrypted Backup
    5.  Support for Large File
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Command line interface
  5. WinSCP  icon
     822 likes

    A versatile client for SFTP, FTP, and other protocols for file transfer. It offers GUI choice, and supports automation and key authentication.

    75 WinSCP alternatives
    WinSCP  screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
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    +7
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for SFTP
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Secure Copy (SCP)
    4.  SSH
    5.  Integrated FTP client
    6.  Portable
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Automatic Backup
    11. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    12.  End-to-End Encryption
  6. Evernote icon
     2475 likes

    Cross-platform app for creating and organizing notes from text, web pages, images, and voice memos. Offers security features and integrates with various tools.

    56 Evernote alternatives
    Evernote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
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    +2
    Evernote screenshot 3

    Top Evernote Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Text formatting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Hyperlinks
    5.  Folders
    6.  OCR
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Handwritten Notes
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Calendar Integration
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Web Clipper
  7. Microsoft OneDrive icon
     744 likes

    Access, edit, and share your files across devices with 5 GB free storage. Integrates with Office for document editing and collaboration features.

    202 Microsoft OneDrive alternatives
    Microsoft OneDrive screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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    +3
    Microsoft OneDrive screenshot 3

    Top Microsoft OneDrive Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    2.  Encrypted folder
    3.  Selective Synchronization
    4.  File Storage
    5.  Password protected URL
    6.  Expiring Links
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Works Offline
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Watch Folder
  8. Filen icon
     82 likes

    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    48 Filen alternatives
    Filen screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    +18
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  AES Encryption
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  AES-256 Encryption
    9.  Synchronization
    10.  Automatic Backup
  9. Proton Drive icon
     85 likes

    Emphasizes privacy with end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive safely stores, synchronizes, and shares files across devices via web and mobile applications.

    36 Proton Drive alternatives
    Proton Drive screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
    Proton Drive screenshot 1
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    +7
    Proton Drive screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  File Hosting
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Automatic Backup
    9.  Encrypted Backup
    10.  Image Sharing
    11.  Browser-photo-gallery
    12.  Integrated File Sharing
  10. Ente Photos icon
     78 likes

    End-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos / iCloud Photos, that makes it easy to backup and share photos and videos.

    116 Ente Photos alternatives
    Ente Photos screenshot 1
    Ente Photos screenshot 2
    +4
    Ente Photos screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Encrypted Photo Storage
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Encrypted Backup
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  Shared Folders
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Automatic Backup
    9.  Two-factor Authentication
    10.  Geotagged Photos
    11.  Tagging
  11. Workflowy icon
     306 likes

    Workflowy lets you organise your brain into easily manageable lists. It also works as a single-pane outliner with inline notes. It offers one-click hoisting (zooming into branches). The online version syncs with mobile apps.

    320 Workflowy alternatives
    Workflowy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Workflowy screenshot 1
    Workflowy screenshot 2
    +1
    Workflowy screenshot 3

    Top Workflowy Features

    1.  Infinite hierarchical depth
    2.  Tagging
    3.  Nested lists
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Subtasks
    10.  WYSIWYG Support
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Full-Text Search
  12. Memex icon
     106 likes

    A reading app that keeps you in the flow of your online reading & research. Save, annotate, share & collaborate without leaving your tab.

    73 Memex alternatives
    Memex screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Firefox
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    +2
    Memex screenshot 3

    Top Memex Features

    1.  Website annotation
    2.  Bookmark Organization
    3.  Local Storage
    4.  Full-Text Search
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  PDF annotation
    7.  Web Clipper
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Shared Folders
    10.  Hierarchical Structure
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Real time collaboration
  13. RetroShare icon
     156 likes

    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    121 RetroShare alternatives
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP
    RetroShare screenshot 1
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    +2
    RetroShare screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Serverless
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Shared Folders
    8.  GPG Encryption
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Tor
    11. I2P icon  i2P integration
    12.  Voice Chat
  14. Koofr icon
     124 likes

    Koofr is a safe, secure and simple way to store, backup and share your documents, photos, videos and more. It offers up to 10 GB of free safe storage for your files with affordable upgrades and options to connect multiple cloud accounts.

    191 Koofr alternatives
    Koofr web app

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Google Chrome
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Koofr mobile app
    Koofr mobile app
    +3
    Koofr mobile app

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WebDAV Support
    2.  Selective folder sharing
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Automatic Backup
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Built-in viewer
    12.  File Storage
  15. Cozy icon
     131 likes

    Choose simplicity, get Cozy. We all have a life and a digital life. Cozy gathers them. In your Cozy, you have all your personal data: pictures, health, bank, holidays, accessible only by you. Welcome to your new digital home.

    76 Cozy alternatives
    Automate the synchronisation of your files on your PC with your Cozy.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • CouchDB
    • Go (Programming Language)
    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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2. Android icon  Android Sync
    3.  File Storage
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Selective Synchronization
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    11.  Accounting Integration
    12.  Information gathering