Alternatives to Dropbox for Linux with any license

Nextcloud

A safe home for all your data – Access & share your files, calendars, contacts, mail & more from any device, on your terms.
- 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. JohnFastman • Dec 2016 • 18 agrees and 1 disagrees
- Nextcloud is totally private with a great variety of additional apps, to customize the server fully to your personal needs. And it's all free (if you host it yourself). And there is even no limitations for storage space. They even offer free apps/ clients for Android, iOS and Windows (Phone). Contacts, (shared) Calendars, internal Chat, live collaboration on office documents and soon to come end-to-end encryption - what else would you need?! Guest • Oct 2017 • 11 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Can be self-hosted so sensitive content can be stored with much of the risks of Dropbox mitigated. mvrpbrian • Dec 2018
- NC has all sorts of applications with it. Guest • Nov 2018
- You can now easily set up your own Nextcloud with the NCP installer script for Debian/Raspbian. It takes care of all the install requirements, configurations and settings, that are required to have a secure cloud application up running in minutes instead of hours. Give it spin with Docker or in a VM, you'll be amazed at all the features available. olivervan • Nov 2018
- Private Cloud, installable on many linux/unix Platforms. Personal Cloud software, self-administered. Runs on web spaces, at home on a linix machine and on RasPi, either on Raspbian or as ready-to-use-image NextcloudPi. Additional functionalities avalable via NC-Apps. Keeps your data private. Guest • Sep 2018
- It allows you to install it and manage it yourself, utmost customization. Guest • Sep 2018
- Nextcloud is self-hosted, secure and easy to use! I mainly use it to share files with others through my own server. Guest • Sep 2018
- Your data is kept on your own server rather than one controlled by Dropbox Guest • Sep 2018
- Open-sourced, easy to install and maintain, close to feature parity with Dropbox (except Paper). Paour • Feb 2017 • 15 agrees and 2 disagrees
- Great autonomy, great features and cheap price (when hosted) Guest • Aug 2018
- With Nextcloud you can store your data on your own hardware and not some random stranger. Guest • Jul 2018
- Very easy to use, and you know were are your data ! Guest • Jul 2018
- Free, Open Source, Fast, Reliable Guest • Jul 2018
- Self-hosted, and much more than just file storage (calendar, contacts, ...) Guest • Jul 2018
- Private, local data storage. Size limited only by hard drive size. Guest • Jun 2018
- It is easy to install on any modern webserver and it has all the features Dropbox has and more. With all the apps it can be a great office app as well. mveldman • Jun 2018
- It allows self-host our data with data replication across Nextcloud instances. Guest • Jun 2018
- Nextcloud is Free, Open Source, self hosted, private, fully functional, highly maintained software, easy updateable. Guest • Jun 2018
- I prefer self-hosted cloud over remote commercial services. emadwebdev • Jun 2018
- It can also share files but has many more features on top. Like calendar sync or event Contacts. CurtisMosters • Jun 2018
- Self-hosted sync means you don't have to worry about having your valuable data in the hands of some random company. Nextcloud also provides a bunch of great features like calendar support, and you can set photos to automatically upload to nextcloud from your phone. Guest • May 2018
- secure, open source, self control over data, selfhostable violoncello • May 2018
- It allows you to control your data and it has an excellent app system you can use Guest • Apr 2018
- Like dropbox, but private and with more features. kiminariyamamoto • Mar 2018
- Nextcloud can be privately hosted on our own Server/NAS/Raspberry Pi which gives *us* the control over *our* files. Guest • Oct 2017 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Secure. Can build federated clouds. Multi-site. For big business and private use as well. Free installation and hosted supported solutions possible. Many additional apps like XMPP chat, online editing, audio/video calls. Auth backends. And: Possibility to integrate into univention for easy management. Guest • Oct 2017 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Nextcloud helps you be in control of *your* data, with a super friendly web interface and great collaboration tools! Guest • Oct 2017 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
- It's a Very Good Thing tm if you dont mind setting up a server. Guest • Mar 2018
- Nextcloud can be self hosted, so you don't need to trust anyone with your data. Also you can add a lot of additional functionality trough addons that Dropbox does not have. Guest • Mar 2018
- - self hosted - extensible with apps (calendar, tasks, contacts, phone sync, chat, video conference, notes, bookmarks) - reliable - crossplatform clients - opensource Guest • Oct 2017 • 1 agrees and 1 disagrees
- Nextcloud is my cloud on *my* hardware under *my* control. Nextcloud is private, open source und free. Guest • Dec 2017
- Fundamentally Nextcloud is Dropbox on steroids. keithnewman • Nov 2017 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
- It's free software allowing you to deploy on the cloud, on a raspberry pi or ona big server depending on your needs. Vibrant community for support and no danger of getting locked out of your data. Guest • Nov 2017
- You have full control of your data, no one can see your files. You will not get ads based on your data :) Guest • Nov 2017
- Open source, decentralized, and not owned by some millionaries ! Guest • Oct 2017
- With Nextcloud you can download files directly to the cloud. With Dropbox or other you must download to PC and then to the cloud. Also all calendar and contacts are here. All things on one place. larsmuller • Oct 2017
- Like already said, easy to install, easy to use and in constant improvement. And all that with a huge community sylain • May 2017 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Nextcloud is based on Owncloud, but keeps everything open source. Guest • Apr 2017 • 2 agrees and 1 disagrees
- Fully open source and can be self hosted Qwertii • Apr 2017
Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Android Tablet iPad Self-Hosted Cloudron
Privacy focused Calendar integration File-sync Sync Contacts ... Security focused Two factor authentication Ad-free Cloud sync On-premises software Built-in RSS reader CalDAV Customizable Apps with End-to-End Encryption Extensible by Plugins/Extensions Integrated Email Client Integrated File Sharing LDAP Services Mobile friendly Openstack swift integration Secure File Sharing Support for ActivityPub Auto Updates Bookmark organization Built-in Download Manager Built-in Note Taker CardDAV Sync Contacts Support for Docker Extensibility Fast motion Federated Cloud File Tagging Hostable Libre Office Integration Local server Local Storage MarkDown support One Time Passwords Onlyoffice integration Permission system Photo synchronization Privacy Protected Real time collaboration Real-Time Synchronization Self-hosted sync server Large File Transfer Shared calendars Social feed Storage control Sync across Devices Calendar Sync Sync notes Sync phone location Sync SMS Tablet support Task time tracking Team Collaboration Unlimited private repos Unlimited storage Unlimited users Video calling Support for WebDAV Add a feature

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ownCloud

A safe home for all your data – Access & share your files, calendars, contacts, mail & more from any device, on your terms.
- Self-hosted and high quality, you control your data. Guest • Oct 2017 • 4 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Nice alternative where you keep control over your data. Guest • Aug 2016 • 12 agrees and 4 disagrees
- 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. Guest • Apr 2017 • 11 agrees and 7 disagrees
- Same functionality with transparency and control. riveravaldez • Nov 2017 • 2 agrees and 0 disagrees
- OwnCloud was an excellent Dropbox alternative, particularly if you're setting up your own server and being in control of your own data, rather than giving it up to some giant corporation. However, ownCloud has now been forked into NextCloud, and early indications are that NextCloud will be the more successful long-term project to go for. Keep your eyes peeled, but don't not check out NextCloud as well as this. JohnFastman • Dec 2016 • 7 agrees and 5 disagrees
- Self hosted - YOU control your data. Guest • Apr 2017
- OwnCloud is self hosted, not a ready to use solution for everyone. Guest • Jun 2016 • 22 agrees and 23 disagrees
- I am the manager of my own Nextcloud Guest • Aug 2016
Freemium Open Source Mac Windows Linux Android iPhone ... Blackberry Android Tablet iPad Self-Hosted Software as a Service (SaaS) Raspberry Pi Cloudron
Calendar integration Autotagging Built-in Note Taker Built-in RSS reader ... Delta Backup Delta Update File-sync No installation required Image Preview SAML Single Sign-On Calendar Sync Virtual filesystem Support for WebDAV Add a feature

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MEGA

You hold the security keys for 15 GB of free storage, unlimited desktop sync bandwidth, and 10 GB per month of free bandwidth for sharing with other accounts. Additional...
- They start you off with 50 gigabytes of storage, plus you can earn bonuses easily which gives you even more Guest • 5 days ago
- It can run across multiple platforms that are basically what we have and it is often used by uploaders all around the web. Guest • Sep 2017 • 5 agrees and 0 disagrees
- You can stream videos that are on Mega. woerr • Dec 2017 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Love, love, love Mega. Lots of space and fast servers. Plus they have a great Linux client with a simple GUI. You aren't going to do a lot of sharing with 10 GB per month bandwidth, but it's perfect for storage and syncing files with a tablet or phone. Guest • Apr 2017 • 4 agrees and 5 disagrees
- MEGA ostensibly offer a more privacy-oriented solution. They give you 50GB for "free" and say that your files are encrypted before they leave your machine, and therefore you benefit from end-to-end encryption. This would be a good model, for sure. But Mega has also had weird controversies, slow speeds and security flaws found in its code. Go for Sync.com, Tresorit or Spideroak instead. JohnFastman • Dec 2016 • 16 agrees and 19 disagrees
- MEGA feels more like a file-sharing site. Rather than a sync tool. Guest • Jun 2015 • 6 agrees and 13 disagrees
Freemium $ $ $ Open Source Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Blackberry Chrome OS Windows S Android Tablet Windows Phone iPad Blackberry 10 Chrome Firefox
Apps with End-to-End Encryption File-sync AES encryption Cloud sync ... Encrypted backups Accept Bitcoin as payment Firefox Extensions Support for Large File Works Offline Selective synchronization Shared folders Split and merge PDF files Add a feature

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Syncthing

Syncthing replaces proprietary sync and cloud services with something open, trustworthy and decentralized. Your data is your data alone and you deserve to choose where...
- Cool for syncing your machines. Mansampard01 • Jan 2019 • 3 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Syncthing is a service for syncing files between devices, it does not host files like Dropbox. This is not an alternative. jadethornton • Mar 2018 • 10 agrees and 11 disagrees
- Not a Dropbox alternative. Does not host files. Guest • Jun 2017 • 18 agrees and 20 disagrees
- It doesnt need any install on linux... thats cool! MasteLrugarius • Aug 2016 • 8 agrees and 6 disagrees
- Dropbox is a centralized service not a peer to peer. Guest • Jan 2016 • 16 agrees and 19 disagrees
Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux Android Android Tablet ... BSD Self-Hosted Cloudron
Decentralized Peer-To-Peer Real-time sync File Searching ... File-sync Mesh network Recent changes to see new files added Add a feature

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SpiderOak

SpiderOak provides an easy, secure and consolidated online backup, storage, access, sharing & sync tool for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Ubuntu, Debian &...
- Cheaper option, and more secure. Guest • Oct 2018
- It offers end-to-end encryption. hathas • Aug 2018
- Much more private than Dropbox. Spideroak employees can't snoop on or give away your files. Guest • Oct 2016 • 7 agrees and 0 disagrees
Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone iPad Xfce
Apps with End-to-End Encryption Encrypted backups File Versioning Automatic Backup ... Backup Folder sync Works Offline Real-time backup Security focused Selective synchronization Unlimited storage Add a feature

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Seafile

Seafile is a professional open source cloud storage platform for organizations. It has complete file syncing and sharing features, reliable file storage and advanced...
- Although Seafile.de works with a slightly more complex client than does Dropbox, it also has more options. Importantly, it's open source, unlike Dropbox. Also, storing files using Seafile.de 's services mean your data is stored in Germany, which has stricter privacy laws. Note: Whilst Seafile does offer client-side encryption, at the time of writing this encrypts only file contents, not names or metadata. (Dropbox doesn't offer this at all, however.) Guest • Nov 2016 • 4 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Free opensource with great useful features! Murz • May 2018
- Accessing your files via the website is very similar to Dropbox. Low prices, European privacy laws and open source clients compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux. Within Europe, upload speeds of the order of 1-2MB/s, download speeds 1-6MB/s depending on number of files. I got similar speeds with Dropbox in UK. Use together with Cryptomator for max privacy. JohnFastman • Nov 2016 • 4 agrees and 2 disagrees
- Open source, self-hosting capabilites beatrupp • Mar 2017
- Nowhere to sign up for free account. thickerfin • Jun 2015
Freemium Open Source Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Android Tablet iPad Self-Hosted
File-sync File Versioning Development API Encrypted sync ... Install Syslinux Isolated file libraries Support for Amazon S3 Sync Network Drive Team Collaboration Virtual hard drive Add a feature

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Resilio Sync

Resilient, fast and scalable file synchronization for enterprises and individuals.
- All files stays on your own disks, plus that it's faster and more reliable adolftekkanna • Dec 2016 • 1 agrees and 4 disagrees
Freemium Mac Windows Linux Android iPhone ... Android Tablet BSD Windows Phone iPad Kindle Fire
Peer-To-Peer Decentralized Distributed File-sync ... Peer-To-Peer Selective synchronization Add a feature

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pCloud

Fast and very secure digital asset management platform with a user-friendly interface. Allows you to customize download links with your brand's style and logo....
- 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. Guest • Mar 2017 • 3 agrees and 1 disagrees
- 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.) JohnFastman • Dec 2016 • 7 agrees and 0 disagrees
Freemium $ $ $ Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Android Tablet
Crypto folder Sync with Box Sync with Dropbox Encrypted backups ... Apps with End-to-End Encryption File-sync Sync with Google Drive Sync with Onedrive Virtual hard drive Add a feature

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Yandex.Disk

Yandex.Disk is a free cloud storage service that gives you access to your photos, videos and documents from any internet-enabled device. Download the app to your phone...

Freemium $ $ $ Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Android Tablet Windows Phone iPad
File-sync Backup Integrated Search Security focused ... Services monitoring Support for WebDAV Add a feature

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IPFS

IPFS is a global, versioned, peer-to-peer filesystem. It combines good ideas from Git, BitTorrent, Kademlia, SFS, and the web. It is like a single bittorrent swarm...
- It's totally different concept between IPFS and Dropbox. IPFS focuses on distributed web system (protocol), and Dropbox is a sync and storage service. gslin • May 2019
Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux BSD Self-Hosted
Peer-To-Peer Based on Blockchain Decentralized Distributed ... Double Donut Chart Virtual filesystem Add a feature

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MediaFire

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...

Freemium Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Blackberry 10
Unlimited bandwidth Add a feature

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Cozy

Choose simplicity, get Cozy. We all have a life and a digital life. Cozy gathers them. In your Cozy, you have all your personal data: pictures, health, bank, holidays...
- efficient background replication across computers and mobile devices. Also, hosted in Europe, good to avoid prying eyes of USA providers and national agencies Guest • Aug 2018
- Free and open source software, great UX, can be self-hosted if you want. Can add apps on top to leverage personal data. Guest • Dec 2017 • 2 agrees and 0 disagrees
- I can install it on my computer and access it via android cell phone or pad. Guest • Feb 2017
Freemium $ $ $ Open Source Mac Windows Linux Android iPhone ... Self-Hosted CouchDB Go (Programming Language)
Android Sync Accounting Integration Cloud sync Photo Sharing Add a feature

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Pydio

Pydio is the mature alternative to Dropbox and Box.com, to build your own box, on your own servers. Pydio is an open source file sharing platform for the enterprise...
- Pydio is very similar to Owncloud, therefore if owncloud is deemed an alternative to Dropbox, so is Pydio Guest • Jul 2015 • 4 agrees and 0 disagrees
Freemium Open Source Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone Android Tablet Self-Hosted
Federated Cloud File-sync Sync with Onedrive Self-hosted sync server ... Separated workspaces Web-Based Web file manager Add a feature

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Tresorit

End-to-end encrypted file sync & sharing Tresorit is the ultra-secure place in the cloud to store, sync and share files easily from anywhere, anytime. Tresorit is...
- Tresorit does everything Dropbox does, except that it's far more secure and private. It operates in Switzerland and keeps your files encrypted in a way that even the employees can't see them. This means that if they were hacked, your information isn't going to be leaked and they can't pass it on to snooping three-letter agencies. Guest • Sep 2016 • 5 agrees and 1 disagrees
- End-to-end encrypted Dropbox alternative. Does what Dropbox, Google Drive and others do. But the files are only ever encrypted with passwords you keep, on your computer. So Tresorit doesn't get to see your private stuff. Expensive for individuals, though, but fantastic security. JohnFastman • Nov 2016 • 1 agrees and 1 disagrees
Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows Linux Android iPhone ... Android Tablet Windows Phone iPad Blackberry 10
Encrypted backups Cloud sync Duplicate File Finder Encrypted links ... Encrypted photo upload Encrypted sync Apps with End-to-End Encryption File-sync File Versioning Integrated File Sharing Location-based Outlook integration Real time collaboration Secure File Sharing Selective synchronization Two factor authentication Support for WebDAV Add a feature

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4Shared

4Shared is a large online storage facility where Internet users store their text, audio, video, photo, and other files and share them, if they wish, with other people....

Freemium Mac Windows Linux Web Android ... iPhone S60 Blackberry iPad
Backup Built-in Torrent client Photo Sharing Support for WebDAV Add a feature

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