Dropbox Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Dropbox for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux 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 for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Dropbox are ownCloud, MEGA, Syncthing and pCloud.

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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. PowerFolder icon
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    Experience seamless file synchronization and sharing with advanced encryption across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Effortlessly backup and sync files, music, and photos with maximum privacy and cross-device compatibility.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. Memopal icon
     19 likes

    Memopal is the cutting edge solution to store and share files online. Memopal works seamlessly with your operating system and automatically makes sure your files are up-to-date saving your files to a remote server via secure internet connection.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Tahoe-LAFS icon
     15 likes

    Tahoe-LAFS (Tahoe Least-Authority Filesystem) is a Free and Open cloud storage system. It distributes your data across multiple servers. Even if some of the servers fail or are taken over by an attacker, the entire filesystem continues to function correctly, including...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. Jirafeau icon
     32 likes

    Jirafeau is an open-source web site permitting to upload a file in a simple way and give an unique link to it.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • NGINX
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
    • lighttpd
     
  5. Syncwerk icon
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    Syncwerk is a Germany-based syncing application similar to but more flexible than Dropbox. It uses an open source client that allows various folders to be synced and, optionally, encrypted to restrict access.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  6. Adrive icon
     47 likes

    Use odrive to access your ADrive account, along with all your other cloud services, from a single folder on your desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
     
  7. HRCloud2 icon
     13 likes

    A full-featured home-hosted Cloud Drive & Personal Assistant. Convert files, create archives, scan for viruses, perform OCR on images or documents, stream media, edit images and more! Compatible with HRC2 Apps!.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. ASUS WebStorage icon
     36 likes

    ASUS WebStorage offers online storage with auto data backup for nearly 3 computers, auto data synchronization, and data sharing amongst others.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Quatrix icon
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    Quatrix® is a secure, easy-to-use, and compliant file sharing product for enterprise. Quatrix offers centralised granular administration, vast security, rich audit, manual and automated workflows, world-class Customer Support, and good value.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
  10. Digiboxx icon
     1 like

    DigiBoxx lets you manage your pictures, videos, documents, folders, assets on-the-go, on any device. It’s quick, secure, and easy on the pocket. Now collaborate with your photos, files and folders on an Indian Cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Storro icon
     2 likes

    Storro is a peer-to-peer, private blockchain application to store, share and sync your business files. It offers unprecedented security and privacy by automatically encrypting your data (client side), cutting it into small pieces and storing those spread out over the devices of...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Mail.Ru Cloud icon
     17 likes

    Russian cloud provider with 8 GB of free space.

    Requires @mail.ru email address to work.

    Although the web interface is currently in Russian, the applications are in English.

    50 Mail.Ru Cloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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