Dropbox AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to Dropbox is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Dropbox and many of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to Dropbox are ownCloud, Seafile, Koofr and Pydio.

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Dropbox alternatives page was last updated Apr 13, 2026

Nextcloud
1202 likes
Nextcloud is an open source software that allows you to manage your files and sync them across all your devices - like Dropbox. There are, however, several differences: You can self-host a Nextcloud instance, allowing you to fully manage it, or you can use a Nextcloud provider to host your data for you. You have access to more security, privacy and administration options. You can add plugins for almost everything (emails, tasks, calendars, maps, news, video chats, notes, and more).

Of course, it’s a bit more complicated to set up since you have to self-host it or find a provider, but if what you’re looking for is an open source and extensible solution that you can fully manage yourself, Nextcloud might be the right pick for you.
164 Nextcloud alternatives
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Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
Germany
EU
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Snapcraft
F-Droid
Raspberry Pi
Cloudron
Docker Hub
HUAWEI AppGallery
Flathub
+3
Is Nextcloud a good alternative to Dropbox?

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Top Positive Comment
Paour
Feb 1, 2017
15
Open-sourced, easy to install and maintain, close to feature parity with Dropbox (except Paper).
James
Positive commentApr 7, 2025
0
With self-hosted sync, you maintain complete control over your data instead of trusting it to some third-party company. Plus, Nextcloud offers handy features like calendar integration and automatic photo uploads from your phone
aronkvh
Positive commentApr 24, 2024
0
It runs well even on an old laptop or a large server, great for sharing files, collaborating on documents and managing my photo library.
3 of 54 comments
Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused, Customizable and DecentralizedDropbox is not according to our users
ownCloud
868 likes
Like Nextcloud, ownCloud is an open source solution that you can self-host on your own server, or you can pay a monthly fee to get an online instance with limited storage. It offers interesting features such as collaborative editing and version management of documents, image galleries, end-to-end encryption, email plugins to host attachments, and more… and you can also extend it by installing add-ons from their marketplace.

It’s no coincidence that ownCloud and Nextcloud share so many features, because Nextcloud is based on ownCloud. The key differences are the licenses (ownCloud’s enterprise edition comes under commercial license), the exclusive features ownCloud offers only to premium users while all features are free with Nextcloud, the app marketplaces (Nextcloud’s one has more apps), and of course, the pricing plans if you want a managed instance.
223 ownCloud alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Blackberry
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Raspberry Pi
Cloudron
+9
Is ownCloud a good alternative to Dropbox?

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11comments
ownCloud vs Dropbox Comments

Top Positive Comment
Guest
Aug 12, 2016
8
Nice alternative where you keep control over your data.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Top Negative Comment
Guest
Jun 13, 2016
-2
OwnCloud is self hosted, not a ready to use solution for everyone.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
KariLHegg
Positive commentMar 18, 2025
0
Use nextcloud, it's a fork with improvements.
3 of 11 comments
ownCloud is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
Seafile
194 likes
Open source cloud platform for organizations with self-hosting, device file synchronization, sharing, versioning, secure encrypted storage, admin controls, web access, audit logging, and support for desktop and mobile clients for secure collaboration.
127 Seafile alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
China
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Software as a Service (SaaS)
+4
Is Seafile a good alternative to Dropbox?

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5comments
Seafile vs Dropbox Comments

Top Positive Comment
Guest
Nov 13, 2016
5
Although Seafile.de works with a slightly more complex client than does Dropbox, it also has more options. Importantly, it's open source, unlike Dropbox. Also, storing files using Seafile.de 's services mean your data is stored in Germany, which has stricter privacy laws. Note: Whilst Seafile does offer client-side encryption, at the time of writing this encrypts only file contents, not names or metadata. (Dropbox doesn't offer this at all, however.)
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Top Negative Comment
thickerfin
Jun 30, 2015
0
Nowhere to sign up for free account.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Alexey Korepov
Positive commentMay 11, 2018
1
Free opensource with great useful features!
3 of 5 comments
Seafile is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
Seafile is Privacy focusedDropbox is not according to our users
Koofr
145 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.
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (MIT)
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
Slovenia
EU
Platforms
Mac
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Linux Mobile
Google Chrome
Rust
F-Droid
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Docker
Chromium
Mozilla Firefox
+3
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2comments
Koofr vs Dropbox Comments

Ola Johansson
Positive commentApr 19, 2023
0
They had me at .syncignore, i.e you can use a .gitignore file to just ignore files in a synced folder, useful for node_modules and stuff.
Guest
Positive commentAug 11, 2015
1
It is a cloud storage service, which is not only an alternative to Dropbox, but also extends it, by enabling connection with Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive inside one application.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Koofr is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
Koofr is Privacy focused and LightweightDropbox is not according to our users
Pydio
130 likes
Pydio is the mature alternative to Dropbox and Box.com, to build your own box, on your own servers.
75 Pydio alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Self-Hosted
+5
Is Pydio a good alternative to Dropbox?

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1comment
Pydio vs Dropbox Comments

Guest
Positive commentJul 8, 2015
4
Pydio is very similar to Owncloud, therefore if owncloud is deemed an alternative to Dropbox, so is Pydio
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Pydio is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
Sync-in
15 likes
Sync-in is a secure, open-source platform for file storage, synchronization, and team collaboration — designed to give organizations full control over their data and workflows, while remaining flexible enough for individual needs.
62 Sync-in alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
File Sync
Cloud Storage
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
Docker
Docker Hub
npm
YunoHost
+6
Is Sync-in a good alternative to Dropbox?
Filestash
39 likes
A Dropbox-like file manager that let you manage your data anywhere it is located: FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Git, S3, Minio, Dropbox, Google Drive.
243 Filestash alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Online
Self-Hosted
Software as a Service (SaaS)
+2
Is Filestash a good alternative to Dropbox?
Lufi
27 likes
Lufi means Let's Upload that FIle. It's a E2E encrypted file sharing software.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application type
Large File Transfer
Platforms
Linux
Self-Hosted
Is Lufi a good alternative to Dropbox?
FileRun
14 likes
FileRun is a full featured PHP web based file manager with a very easy to use user interface.
52 FileRun alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
Portugal
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Unraid
OpenMediaVault
PHP
Docker
Is FileRun a good alternative to Dropbox?
Drime
5 likes
Drime is an all-in-one collaborative cloud storage designed to simplify and improve the way freelancers and teams work together.
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Is Drime a good alternative to Dropbox?
Freehold
22 likes
An open, secure, and lightweight platform for your files and data.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
United States
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Is Freehold a good alternative to Dropbox?
Nimbox Vault
7 likes
Beautifully secure collaboration tools, built for business. Grab your trial today!
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application types
File Sync
File Manager
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Online
Windows Mobile
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Is Nimbox Vault a good alternative to Dropbox?

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