autofs Alternatives

autofs is described as 'This program for Linux automatically mounts remote filesystems using ssh when the user attempts to access a file or folder within the not-yet-mounted linking folder' and is an app in the network & admin category. There are seven alternatives to autofs for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best autofs alternative is Dropbox, which is free. Other great apps like autofs are Nextcloud, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Files app.

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    Dropbox

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    Synchronize and access files across multiple devices with secure cloud storage. Features include 2GB free storage, two-factor authentication, selective sync, offline access, shared folders, and built-in viewer, supporting various platforms and languages.

    289 Dropbox alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    the remote drive is not a system, and can't run programs.

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    • Dropbox is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to autofs.

    • Dropbox is the most popular free alternative to autofs.

    • Dropbox is Freemium and Proprietaryautofs is Free and Open Source
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    Nextcloud

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    On-premises solution offering file sync, universal data access and collaboration through Nextcloud Files, Talk, and Groupware. Ensures secure, controlled data storage for enterprise with powerful privacy tools including encryption, fine-grained access, and a bug bounty.

    154 Nextcloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
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    you can mount the nextcloud system onto your linux computer, but there is no OS running off of those files.

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    • Nextcloud is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to autofs.

    • Nextcloud is the most popular Open Source alternative to autofs.

    • Nextcloud is Free and Open Sourceautofs is also Free and Open Source
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused and Customizableautofs is not according to our users
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    Google Drive

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    A file storage and synchronization service integrated with Google Docs suite, enabling seamless collaboration across devices. Offers scalable storage, real-time updates, offline access, and extensive sharing options across Mac, PC, and mobiles.

    235 Google Drive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    you have to have a local copy of your drive in order to interact with the files

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    • Google Drive is the most popular SaaS alternative to autofs.

    • Google Drive is Freemium and Proprietaryautofs is Free and Open Source
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    Microsoft OneDrive

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    Manage and share files securely across devices with OneDrive. It offers 5 GB free storage, direct Office integration, automatic backups, and file sync for seamless collaboration. Ideal for personal and business use with advanced data protection tools.

    208 Microsoft OneDrive alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  7. Files app

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    Single-file PHP app that can be dropped into any folder, instantly creating a gallery of files and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Self-Hosted
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    gitfs

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    gitfs is a FUSE file system that fully integrates with Git. You can mount a remote repository’s branch locally, and any subsequent changes made to the files will be automatically committed to the remote.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about gitfs as an Alternative to autofs
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    this program too also allows you to mount a directory from a remote system without a third party server (OneDrive/Google Drive/Dropbox) handling the files

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    • gitfs is Free and Open Sourceautofs is also Free and Open Source
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    Stape

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    The easiest way to server-side tracking. Everything from server Google Tag Manager and Meta`s CAPIG hosting to custom solutions.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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