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, iPhone and Android 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, Linux, Cloud Storage, Self-Hosted, 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. MediaFire icon
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    MediaFire is the simple solution for uploading and downloading files on the internet. It focuses on providing a positive experience for downloaders, but does not offer an affiliate program for uploaders.

    243 MediaFire alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Apple TV
     
  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.

    69 IPFS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Firefox
     
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  3. Sync-in icon
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    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.

    68 Sync-in alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
     
  4. AlterSend icon
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    Encrypted peer-to-peer file transfers between devices with no size limits, no cloud storage, and no servers involved. Simple pairing via QR or code, supporting large files and folders across devices, all without sign-up, accounts, or personal data required.

    14 AlterSend alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. Hoodik icon
     29 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • iPhone
     
  6. Pydio icon
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    Pydio is the mature alternative to Dropbox and Box.com, to build your own box, on your own servers.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  7. Fileverse  icon
     26 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. iCloud icon
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    Store email, contacts, calendars, photos, music, books, apps and more in the cloud and access them on all your devices. iCloud also provides collaborative services for task management and notes and productivity apps for text documents, spreadsheets and presentations.

    123 iCloud alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. Icedrive icon
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    Icedrive is a cloud storage, backup and file sharing service with browser, desktop and mobile apps.

    The Icedrive desktop application allows users to mount their cloud storage space as a real hard drive.

    204 Icedrive alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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  10. 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
     
  11. Twake Drive icon
     10 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
     
  12. TinyCld icon
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    Open source, self-hosted suite featuring mail, calendar, drive, and contacts. Provides privacy without analytics or ads, file versioning, sharing, recurring calendar events, and compatibility with open standards, keeping control and portability with the user.

    52 TinyCld alternatives

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
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