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. Tarlo icon
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    Managed IPFS file storage that makes decentralized hosting simple. Upload files to IPFS without running your own node — Tarlo handles the infrastructure. Supports both public and private pinning (private files run on an isolated offline node and are never exposed to the public...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  2. WolfLoom icon
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    WolfLoom is a simple, lightweight local self-hosting tool for any device that can run python. WolfLoom has a homepage, ideal for a new tab page, local file sharing with the only limit being the host device's storage and a notes page with live sync.

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. FileGrab icon
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    FileGrab is a file sharing service where recipients never need to sign up. Share a link, and anyone can download or upload files instantly -- no account, no ads, no upsells.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. shared.click is a simple, private way to collect and share full-quality photos across devices and guests - no logins, no apps, just a link.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Safebucket is an open-source secure file sharing platform designed to share files in an easy and secure way, integrating with different cloud providers. Built for individuals and organizations that need to collaborate on files with robust security, flexible access controls, and...

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  6. AnyToURL icon
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    Turn Any File into a Shareable URL.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Echoe icon
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    Echoe is an audio-first sharing and collaboration tool for music producers and engineers, with WAV/AIFF streaming, playlists, timestamped comments, and non-expiring share links.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Filesight icon
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    FileSight is a self-hosted file sharing and distribution platform for small-to-medium businesses. It runs on your own AWS infrastructure — your data never touches a third-party server. Built for any team that needs controlled document sharing with clients and partners.

    5 Filesight alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Secure Drive 2026 is a complete web-based utility platform. It provides fast and secure cloud storage to manage and share your files. What makes it unique is the built-in malware scanner that checks files for viruses to ensure safety.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  10. Say goodbye to bloated, expensive platforms that are trying to do everything. Smmall Cloud is the focused, customizable, fast file sharing service you’ve been missing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Upload your files anonymously and free. It offers you hotlinking, 5 GB file size limit and unlimited bandwidth and is a large file transfer service in the backup & sync category.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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