Open Source Dropbox Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Dropbox is Nextcloud. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Dropbox and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Dropbox are ownCloud, Syncthing, Ente Photos and Filen.

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Dropbox alternatives are mainly Cloud Storage Services, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or Online Backup Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Self-Hosted, Linux, Cloud Storage, Self-Hosted + Open Source, EU and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Dropbox.
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  1. Cozy Cloud icon
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    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...

    79 Cozy Cloud alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
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    • Go (Programming Language)
     
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  2. IPFS icon
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    IPFS is a global, versioned, peer-to-peer filesystem. It combines ideas from Git, BitTorrent, Kademlia, SFS, and the web. It is like a single bittorrent swarm, exchanging git objects. IPFS provides an interface as simple as the HTTP web, but with permanence built in.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Firefox
     
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  3. kDrive icon
     70 likes

    kDrive is a Swiss online storage service that respects its users' privacy and makes storing, sharing & collaborating on files a breeze.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Hoodik icon
     28 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted encrypted cloud storage enabling fast uploads and downloads, easy Docker install, secure public link sharing, browser-side cryptography, searchable metadata, and low RAM footprint. Designed for privacy, performance, and file management.

    108 Hoodik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  5. Pydio icon
     130 likes

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

    75 Pydio alternatives

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    • Online
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  6. Sync-in icon
     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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
     
  7. Puter icon
     66 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.

    51 Puter alternatives

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    • Online
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Fileverse  icon
     23 likes

    Trustless collaboration platform with decentralized file-sharing, collaborative editing, cheap storage, privacy controls, onchain team and community access, website and blog publishing, open workflows, customizable spaces, and alternatives to traditional online suites.

    127 Fileverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Twake Drive icon
     9 likes

    An open-source alternative to Google Drive, offering secure, self-hosted cloud storage with full control over your data, enhanced privacy, and enterprise-grade collaboration features.

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  10. SparkleShare icon
     110 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.

    83 SparkleShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. OxiCloud icon
     11 likes

    Lightweight file storage with a Rust backend and optimized binary for efficiency, offering responsive UI on desktop and mobile, simple setup, multilingual English and Spanish support, no PHP dependency, and designed for minimal resource use on home servers.

    64 OxiCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Rust
     
  12. Filestash icon
     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

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    • Online
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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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