Dropbox AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Team Collaboration Tools

The best Team Collaboration alternative to Dropbox 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 many of them are Team Collaboration Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Team Collaboration Tool alternatives to Dropbox are Google Drive, Filen, Box and Seafile.

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Nextcloud
1203 likes
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.
166 Nextcloud alternatives
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Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
Germany
EU
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
Self-Hosted
Snapcraft
Flathub
F-Droid
Raspberry Pi
Cloudron
Docker Hub
+5
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Top Positive Comment
Paour
Feb 1, 2017
15
Open-sourced, easy to install and maintain, close to feature parity with Dropbox (except Paper).
James
Positive commentApr 7, 2025
0
With self-hosted sync, you maintain complete control over your data instead of trusting it to some third-party company. Plus, Nextcloud offers handy features like calendar integration and automatic photo uploads from your phone
aronkvh
Positive commentApr 24, 2024
0
It runs well even on an old laptop or a large server, great for sharing files, collaborating on documents and managing my photo library.
3 of 54 comments
Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused, Customizable and DecentralizedDropbox is not according to our users
Google Drive
2435 likes
Google Drive is one of the best known Dropbox alternatives. It’s proprietary and cloud-based, but it's pretty similar to Dropbox, and it can be very convenient if you're already using other Google products. It’s particularly useful if you’re likely to share and work on documents (Google Docs for example) with other people. Google Drive offers a free plan with 15 GB of storage, and you can pay a monthly subscription to get more ($2 for 100 GB, $10 for 1 TB or $100 for 10 TB).
252 Google Drive alternatives
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Cloud Storage
File Sync
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United States
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Mac
Windows
Online
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iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Software as a Service (SaaS)
+8
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Top Positive Comment
Raveen Kumar
Jun 17, 2018
-1
It has more space than what drop box provides. Plus all the google Services. But Windows - Backup and Sync app is slow. Dropbox app for windows is much better.
Top Negative Comment
tehalynn
Dec 12, 2023
2
When you backup files to Google Drive, it changes the file creation date to the current time. That's a major downside for some use cases.
RemovedUser
Positive commentOct 21, 2020
-8
More Storage More Privacy More From Google google.com/drive/about
Review by a new / low-activity user.
3 of 10 comments
Google Drive is Freemium and ProprietaryDropbox is also Freemium and Proprietary
Filen
147 likes
Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.
74 Filen alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
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Cloud Storage
File Sync
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Germany
EU
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Debian
AppImage
Fedora
+9
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Box
448 likes
Founded in 2005 in the US, Box is one of the oldest cloud-based file storage and sharing services. Known for its collaboration tools for businesses, it integrates more than 1,000 third-party applications through its application library called OneCloud. Despite a free 10 GB storage offer, it remains relatively unknown to the general public. Compatible with most platforms, it integrates countless features and third-party applications. It’s a reliable service, but with many limitations depending on the subscription plan you choose (starting at $10 per month for 100 GB for a personal plan).
239 Box alternatives
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Cloud Storage
Online Backup
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United States
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Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
+6
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modtemplate
Positive commentJul 31, 2017
3
Box give more space than dropbox
Box is Freemium and ProprietaryDropbox is also Freemium and Proprietary
Seafile
194 likes
Open source cloud platform for organizations with self-hosting, device file synchronization, sharing, versioning, secure encrypted storage, admin controls, web access, audit logging, and support for desktop and mobile clients for secure collaboration.
127 Seafile alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source
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Cloud Storage
File Sync
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China
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
Software as a Service (SaaS)
+4
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Seafile vs Dropbox Comments

Top Positive Comment
Guest
Nov 13, 2016
5
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.)
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Top Negative Comment
thickerfin
Jun 30, 2015
0
Nowhere to sign up for free account.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Alexey Korepov
Positive commentMay 11, 2018
1
Free opensource with great useful features!
3 of 5 comments
Seafile is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
Seafile is Privacy focusedDropbox is not according to our users
Proton Drive
163 likes
Offering comprehensive privacy with end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive allows users to store, synchronize, and share files across various devices through web, desktop, and mobile apps. Free storage up to 5 GB, service remains open-source and audited, ensuring file content and access control.
77 Proton Drive alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application types
Cloud Storage
Online Backup
Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Tor
+7
Is Proton Drive a good alternative to Dropbox?
CryptPad
186 likes
CryptPad is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools and cloud services. All the content stored on CryptPad is encrypted before being sent, which means nobody can access your data unless you give them the keys.
93 CryptPad alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
Word Processor
Spreadsheet
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
+7
Is CryptPad a good alternative to Dropbox?
Koofr
145 likes
Koofr is a safe, secure and simple way to store, backup and share your documents, photos, videos and more. It offers up to 10 GB of free safe storage for your files with affordable upgrades and options to connect multiple cloud accounts.
200 Koofr alternatives
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Freemium
Open Source (MIT)
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
Slovenia
EU
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Mac
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
Linux Mobile
Google Chrome
Rust
F-Droid
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Docker
Chromium
Mozilla Firefox
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Koofr vs Dropbox Comments

Ola Johansson
Positive commentApr 19, 2023
0
They had me at .syncignore, i.e you can use a .gitignore file to just ignore files in a synced folder, useful for node_modules and stuff.
Guest
Positive commentAug 11, 2015
1
It is a cloud storage service, which is not only an alternative to Dropbox, but also extends it, by enabling connection with Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive inside one application.
Review by a new / low-activity user.
Koofr is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
Koofr is Privacy focused and LightweightDropbox is not according to our users
Yandex Disk
174 likes
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 or tablet and you'll literally be able to carry your files with you everywhere.
150 Yandex Disk alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
Russia
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
+1
Is Yandex Disk a good alternative to Dropbox?
kDrive
70 likes
kDrive is a Swiss online storage service that respects its users' privacy and makes storing, sharing & collaborating on files a breeze.
46 kDrive alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application types
Cloud Storage
File Sync
Origin
Switzerland
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
F-Droid
+9
Is kDrive a good alternative to Dropbox?
Sync-in
17 likes
Sync-in is a secure, open-source platform for file storage, synchronization, and team collaboration — designed to give organizations full control over their data and workflows, while remaining flexible enough for individual needs.
63 Sync-in alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (AGPL-3.0)
Application types
File Sync
Cloud Storage
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Cloudron
Docker
Docker Hub
npm
YunoHost
+6
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Fileverse
23 likes
Trustless collaboration platform with decentralized file-sharing, collaborative editing, cheap storage, privacy controls, onchain team and community access, website and blog publishing, open workflows, customizable spaces, and alternatives to traditional online suites.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source
Application types
Team Collaboration
Word Processor
Origin
Singapore
Platforms
Online
+4
Is Fileverse a good alternative to Dropbox?

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Dropbox AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Team Collaboration Tools

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