Dropbox Alternatives

Dropbox is described as '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' and is a leading Cloud Storage service in the backup & sync category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Dropbox for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Dropbox alternative is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dropbox are Google Drive, ownCloud, MEGA and Syncthing.

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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. Complete Storage is a freemium storage solution to backup all your photos and videos. Organize, sort and share photos with family and friends, and use Optimize to help you find photos you can remove to de-clutter your gallery and free up space on your device.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. FileVista icon
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    FileVista turns your web site into a web file server in few minutes and lets you share files with your clients or staff using any browser or device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • ASP.NET
     
  3. Nubo icon
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    Nubo is a self-hosted file sharing application. It runs on macOS, Linux and Windows (64-bit versions only).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Cloudu icon
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    With Cloudu you can manage your own files in one central location. You can access all your documents, videos and music from various devices!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Blackberry 10
     
  5. Collobox icon
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    Collobox is a file sharing and collaboration platform that you can share your files with your customers, employees, partners, vendors, etc with fine access control and security in place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. Up1 icon
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    Up1.ca is the simplest file hosting application you'll find on the internet. You just have to drag-in the file you want to share and the application will handle it. You can share any file you want with your friends in a more secured way as the file is encrypted on the client...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. BackupVault icon
     6 likes

    BackupVault is a UK based provider of secure, automated and offsite backup solutions aimed at the small/medium sized business.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. greenbox icon
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    Greenbox is a powerful, secure, and easy to use application-based document collaboration solution that converts your organization into a green & paperless workplace. It helps to Store, Track, Share and Manage the documents.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. arXshare icon
     5 likes

    arXshare is a secure and lightweight private file sync and sharing software solution. It allows anyone to easily host a private file cloud, and securely collaborate with family members, friends, colleges, or customers over the internet.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. TezFiles icon
     1 like

    TezFiles is all about trouble-free file sharing. See for yourself! Just drag your file (up to 5Gb) to the area above and it’ll be in our storage cloud right away.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. HiveDrive icon
     2 likes

    HiveDrive is a Common Data Environment (CDE) for decentralized collaboration in Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical, and Graphic Design. It integrates Web3 and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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