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.

filter to find the best alternatives

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.
More about Dropbox
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Dropbox alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Ouisync icon

    Ouisync

     11 likes

    Store, sync, and share files across devices anywhere.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Ouisync screenshot 1
     
  2. Woelkli icon

    Woelkli

     23 likes

    woelkli is a service that provides secure cloud storage hosted in Switzerland. Save, view, edit and share your files from anywhere in the world, from any device

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Woelkli screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Woelkli vs Dropbox Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    encrypted and user friendly

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Woelkli is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Internxt Drive icon

    Internxt Drive

     69 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused cloud storage using zero-knowledge encryption and blockchain technology, provides secure file transfer, end-to-end encryption, free 10 GB plan, desktop and mobile support, full user control, and no data tracking or ads.

    170 Internxt Drive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Internxt Drive screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Internxt Drive vs Dropbox Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    X Cloud is the best alternative to Dropbox, iCloud, etc. because it prioritises the user's privacy. The only person who has access to your files is you. This is not true of these other providers. It also has the most beautiful and intuitive UI of all it's competitors.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Internxt Drive is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Internxt Drive is Privacy focused and Security-focusedDropbox is not according to our users
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Nordlocker icon
    Nordlocker

    Provides end-to-end encryption to secure your files across any storage location. Features zero-knowledge privacy, easy drag-and-drop use, and confidential file sharing, ensuring user privacy and future-proof cryptography. Offers ...

    https://nordlocker.com
    Learn More
  6. Astian Cloud icon

    Astian Cloud

     4 likes

    Astian Cloud is a secure and private storage alternative where users can store their information, share files, edit files, video conferences and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    Astian Cloud screenshot 1
     
  7. OwnDrive icon

    OwnDrive

     81 likes

    OwnDrive is a security and privacy oriented cloud storage service that gives access to people’s data anywhere, anytime and from any device. OwnDrive makes storing, syncing and sharing of data easy. Our users have the ability to store, sync and share files, contacts, calendars...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Homepage 2013 (Currently in Beta)
     
  8. Syncplicity icon

    Syncplicity

     82 likes

    The only automated sync, back-up, collaboration and file management service powerful enough for a business user and easy enough for a novice. Secure, anywhere access to your files.

    103 Syncplicity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Syncplicity screenshot 1
     
    |
    1
    Syncplicity vs Dropbox Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's better than Dropbox: it has built-in text editor and sync works perfect plus more free storage

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Syncplicity is Freemium and ProprietaryDropbox is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Syncplicity is Privacy focusedDropbox is not according to our users
  10. Syncany icon

    Syncany

     73 likes

    Syncany is an open-source cloud storage and filesharing application. It allows users to backup and share certain folders of their workstations using any kind of storage, e.g. FTP, Amazon S3 or Google Storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Syncany Comparison Table
     
  11. Tracim icon

    Tracim

     18 likes

    All you need in a team collaboration tool dedicated to small efficient teams. Chat, notes, drive, online collaborative edition, calendars, news, spaces, notifications...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  12. Hypergate Files icon

    Hypergate Files

     Like

    Seamless and secure network share access for mobile with Hypergate Files.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Integrates into the default system browser
     
  13. Kiteworks icon

    Kiteworks

     1 like

    Kiteworks Secure File Sharing is a software offering a platform for secure collaboration, virtual data rooms, managed file transfer, and SFTP.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Kiteworks screenshot 1
     
  14. Volafile icon

    Volafile

     74 likes

    Volafile.org offers real time filesharing and fast downloads without delays or annoying countdowns. Users can share files in rooms, each with a chat and a filelist.

    180 Volafile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    Volafile screenshot 1
     
  15. Nomadesk icon

    Nomadesk

     72 likes

    Nomadesk is the easiest and most secure way to share, synchronize and backup files wherever you are, online or offline! Nomadesk offers a virtual fileserver that enables both on-line and off-line document management.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Nomadesk screenshot 1
     
You are at page 5 of Dropbox alternatives