Self-Hosted Dropbox Alternatives

Dropbox is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative 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 loads of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Dropbox are ownCloud, Syncthing, Ente Photos and Seafile.

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Dropbox alternatives are mainly Cloud Storage Services, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, Self-Hosted, 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. Secure self-hosted platform unites private and group messaging, voice and video meetings, meeting recording, file transfer, issue tracking, screen sharing, remote control, and flexible permissions for on-premises collaboration in both corporate and personal use cases.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. ProjectSend icon
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    ProjectSend is a self-hosted application (you can install it easily on your own VPS or shared web hosting account) that lets you upload files and assign them to specific clients that you create yourself! Secure, private and easy.

    45 ProjectSend alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
     
  3. CubeBox icon
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    A document management and e-archive software which you can easily store your documents in safely, secure and with its OCR feature, you can convert any documents and data capture.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. BooleBox icon
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    BooleBox is the most reliable Data Protection Platform on the market: archive, edit and share your data with ease, using a rigorous military encryption system.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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  5. Files Gallery icon
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    Single-file PHP app that can be dropped into any folder, instantly creating a gallery of files and folders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  6. S42Transfer icon
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    s42transfer is a web site permitting to upload mulitple files in a simple way and give unique links with compressed files along with email sharing functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. FileVista icon
     5 likes

    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
     
  8. Nubo icon
     3 likes

    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
     
  9. 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...

    51 Up1 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. 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
     
  11. Filelocker 2 icon
     7 likes

    Filelocker is a web based secure file sharing application which facilitates easy file sharing between users at an organization and promotes secure data sharing habits.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  12. Meemim icon
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    Meemim is a collaboration platform that helps you organize information within your company so that everyone can find what they need, when they need it. The average employee uses at least 6 different systems to do their work, and store their information.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Microsoft SharePoint
    • Box.com
    • Google Drive - Docs
    • Dropbox
     
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