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 MEGA, Syncthing, ownCloud and pCloud.

Dropbox alternatives are mainly Cloud Storage Services but may also be File Sync Tools or Online Backup Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Dropbox.

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132 pCloud alternatives
pCloud is an online storage and file sharing service created in 2013 and based in Switzerland. It offers monthly plans as well as lifetime plans for individuals, families and businesses, and it’s available on all the main platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS). It offers unlimited download and upload speeds for free and paid plans, strong encryption for your sensitive files, and unrestricted file size, allowing to save large files like video rushes or disk images. pCloud has a 10 GB free plan, and its monthly paid plans start at $5 for 500 GB or $10 for 2 TB.
Nextcloud
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Cloudron
138 Nextcloud alternatives
Nextcloud is an open source software that allows you to manage your files and sync them across all your devices - like Dropbox. There are, however, several differences: You can self-host a Nextcloud instance, allowing you to fully manage it, or you can use a Nextcloud provider to host your data for you. You have access to more security, privacy and administration options. You can add plugins for almost everything (emails, tasks, calendars, maps, news, video chats, notes, and more).

Of course, it’s a bit more complicated to set up since you have to self-host it or find a provider, but if what you’re looking for is an open source and extensible solution that you can fully manage yourself, Nextcloud might be the right pick for you.
- - Nextcloud is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Dropbox.
- - Nextcloud is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dropbox.
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Nextcloud Features
1. Privacy focusedNextcloud is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. Calendar IntegrationNextcloud lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
3. Ad-freeNextcloud doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Two-factor AuthenticationNextcloud supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
5. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
6. End-to-End EncryptionNextcloud has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
7. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsNextcloud can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
8. Dark ModeNextcloud supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. FIDO U2F (2FA) supportNextcloud supports FIDO U2F / passwordless / multi-factor authentication.
Sync Contacts
Security focused
On-premises software
Hostable
Customizable
Cross-Platform
CalDAV Support
Integrated File Sharing
Secure File Sharing
Integrated Email Client
Comments about Nextcloud as a Alternative to Dropbox
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John Fastman
If you don't mind setting up your own server, NextCloud is a great Dropbox alternative because: 1) it's open source, 2) you control your data, 3) the limit of your storage is determined only by the limit of your hard drive. Alternatively, you can get services to host a NextCloud install on their servers for you, but then you give that service access to your data. Unless you encrypt client side with something like Cryptomator first.
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Paour
Open-sourced, easy to install and maintain, close to feature parity with Dropbox (except Paper).
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Guest
Not remote storage, which is the point of dropbox.
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LinuxDoge
You can use your own server or buy one. You can encrypt everything so its totally private. It has great functions, works on Linux and has FDroid apps
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Guest
I have been using Nextcloud for years. I use it to share calendars, contacts and files among all my computers and devices, and with my family members. I use the Deck module (Trello alternative) to manage my work and children activities, Talk module (Zoom alternative) for video conferencing, and others. Nextcloud is simple and powerful, keep the data with myself, yet it is free. I really love it.
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MEGA
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201 MEGA alternatives
Mega is a secure cloud storage and communication service that was launched in 2013 by Kim Dotcom, who had founded the now-defunct service Megaupload. Unlike Megaupload, Mega doesn't offer streaming content. It simply allows you to store files online and share them with other users like Dropbox or Google Drive. However, it has a much larger storage space than its competitors with 50 GB for a free account, compared to 2 GB for Dropbox, and 15 GB for Google Drive. Among its features, Mega offers end-to-end encryption even for free accounts, a secured chat for online collaboration, an easy way to share files with anyone, automated synchronization between all your devices, and much more.
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MEGA Features
1. End-to-End EncryptionMEGA has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
2. Encrypted BackupMEGA uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
3. Shared FoldersMEGA supports shared folders that can be used to store, search, and access files with multiple people.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Ad-freeMEGA doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
6. Dark ModeMEGA supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Two-factor AuthenticationMEGA supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
8. Works OfflineMEGA can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Command line interfaceMEGA either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
File Storage
AES Encryption
Support for Large File
File Hosting
Selective Synchronization
Split and merge PDF files
Comments about MEGA as a Alternative to Dropbox
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LinuxDoge
Offers free storage and is end-to-end encrypted. Doesnt delete data
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André Willik Valenti
20GB on free plan, end-to-end encryption, platforms availability, features like download entire folder on Android app
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RemovedUser
The desktop client Megasync is very similar to the classic dropbox
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Guest
They start you off with 50 gigabytes of storage, plus you can earn bonuses easily which gives you even more
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Very secured 50 GB* free .
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Syncthing
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Free • Open Source
File Sync Tool
Cloud Storage Service
Large File Transfer Service
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Cloudron
114 Syncthing alternatives
Syncthing is an open source software that allows you to synchronize your files and folders from multiple devices across the Internet using a secure P2P connection. It's a kind of like ownCloud/Nextcloud, but working with the Peer-to-Peer protocol without a "central" server. All communications are encrypted by the TLS protocol and each device is clearly identified with a unique identifier. This allows you to create your own cloud, and share files between your devices (Windows, Linux, macOS, BSD and Android are supported so far) without using servers hosted by third parties. And since everything is hosted on your machines, there are no hosting plans with more storage or more features, Syncthing is completely free.
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Syncthing Features
1. DecentralizedSyncthing is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
2. End-to-End EncryptionSyncthing has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
3. Ad-freeSyncthing doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. LightweightSyncthing consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. Dark ModeSyncthing supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Privacy focusedSyncthing is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
7. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Syncthing without registration.
8. PortableSyncthing can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
9. File VersioningSyncthing has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
Peer-To-Peer
Folder Sync
Real-time sync
Synchronization
Command line interface
No Tracking
Mesh network
File Tagging
Automatic Backup
Incremental Backup
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Mansampard01
Cool for syncing your machines.
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Guest
If you use Dropbox to sync files across devices Syncthing is probably more secure and you don't have to trust a central authority. Still you do not need to set up a server
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jadethornton
Syncthing is a service for syncing files between devices, it does not host files like Dropbox. This is not an alternative.
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LinuxDoge
Works pretty well on all OSses
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Perfect alternative, and secure one.
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ownCloud
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Freemium • Open Source
Cloud Storage Service
File Sync Tool
Online Backup Tool
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Self-Hosted
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Raspberry Pi
Cloudron
217 ownCloud alternatives
Like Nextcloud, ownCloud is an open source solution that you can self-host on your own server, or you can pay a monthly fee to get an online instance with limited storage. It offers interesting features such as collaborative editing and version management of documents, image galleries, end-to-end encryption, email plugins to host attachments, and more… and you can also extend it by installing add-ons from their marketplace.

It’s no coincidence that ownCloud and Nextcloud share so many features, because Nextcloud is based on ownCloud. The key differences are the licenses (ownCloud’s enterprise edition comes under commercial license), the exclusive features ownCloud offers only to premium users while all features are free with Nextcloud, the app marketplaces (Nextcloud’s one has more apps), and of course, the pricing plans if you want a managed instance.
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ownCloud Features
1. Calendar IntegrationownCloud lets you sync your tasks and events with your calendar application.
Self-hosted search
Autotagging
No installation required
Built-in Note Taker
SAML Single Sign-On
Virtual filesystem
WebDAV Support
Image Preview
Built-in RSS reader
Delta Update
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Guest
Nice alternative where you keep control over your data.
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Guest
Requires self-hosting, which can be a limit for many. Since a good knowledge of security related matters is mandatory, think twice before using it. However is the best alternative for those not looking for have their data hosted on a NSA server.
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Guest
OwnCloud is self hosted, not a ready to use solution for everyone.
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riveravaldez
Same functionality with transparency and control.
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Self-hosted and high quality, you control your data.
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pCloud
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Cloud Storage Service
File Sync Tool
Online Backup Tool
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Online
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132 pCloud alternatives
pCloud is an online storage and file sharing service created in 2013 and based in Switzerland. It offers monthly plans as well as lifetime plans for individuals, families and businesses, and it’s available on all the main platforms (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android and iOS). It offers unlimited download and upload speeds for free and paid plans, strong encryption for your sensitive files, and unrestricted file size, allowing to save large files like video rushes or disk images. pCloud has a 10 GB free plan, and its monthly paid plans start at $5 for 500 GB or $10 for 2 TB.
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pCloud Features
1. Encrypted BackuppCloud uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
2. Two-factor AuthenticationpCloud supports two-factor authentication (2FA).
3. End-to-End EncryptionpCloud has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Cloud based
Lifetime licence
GDPR Compliant
WebDAV Support
Remote File Access
High Level
Crypto folder
Sync with Dropbox
Sync with Box
Sync with Google Drive
Comments about pCloud as a Alternative to Dropbox
Almost everyone thinks pCloud is a great Dropbox alternative.
John Fastman
pCloud is a good alternative to Dropbox because it offers the same functionality with the following benefits: 1. It offers the option of an encrypted folder, so even pCloud employees can't see or steal your data; 2. pCloud is based in Switzerland where privacy rules are far stronger than in the US. 3. pCloud offers a larger amount of free space (5GB vs 2GB from Dropbox.)
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Guest
Data privacy is far better than Dropbox, and the encrypted folder works well. It acts just like a drive connected to your PC, not a folder, so the file is stored directly in your cloud account, and not at all on your device. When you het the larger drives (I have the 2TB), it allows me to run the Built-in backup utilities on the web interface to back up Dropbox, facebook, Google Drive and Google Photo's, giving me an extra level of redundancy in my backups.
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Guest
Dropbox for professionals !
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Guest
Free plan up from 10go to 20go. Client on almost every systems, your data belong to you !
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Resilio Sync
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68 Resilio Sync alternatives
Similar to Syncthing and developed by BitTorrent, Resilio Sync offers an open source alternative to online storage services such as Google Drive and Dropbox. The application uses the BitTorrent protocol (P2P) and has a service for synchronizing files between your devices. This means that there is no central server linked to the software or the device used. The data is stored on all devices and exchanged with each other. Resilio Sync gives a secret key for each folder sharing to guarantee the security of the data. The user can send files to their network, or open their own folders on another computer without compromising the security of their personal data.
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Resilio Sync Features
1. Selective SynchronizationResilio Sync allows you to pick which files are synced between the server and your devices.
2. DecentralizedResilio Sync is based on a decentralized infrastructure with no single entity controlling it.
Peer-To-Peer
Multiple backups and version history
File Storage
Synchronization
Folder Sync
Distributed
Comments about Resilio Sync as a Alternative to Dropbox
Most users think Resilio Sync is a great Dropbox alternative.
adolftekkanna
All files stays on your own disks, plus that it's faster and more reliable
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