Open Source Filen AlternativesCloud Storage Services & File Sync Tools like Filen

The best open source alternative to Filen is Nextcloud. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Filen and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Filen are Proton Drive, ownCloud, Koofr and Ente Locker.

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  1. Nextcloud icon
     1207 likes

    On-premises solution offering file sync, universal data access and collaboration through Nextcloud Files, Talk, and Groupware. Ensures secure, controlled data storage for enterprise with powerful privacy tools including encryption, fine-grained access, and a bug bounty.

    167 Nextcloud alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
     
  2. Proton Drive icon
     165 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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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
     
  3. ownCloud icon
     871 likes

    Self-hosted option for secure file sync, sharing, calendars, contacts, and mail supporting mobile, desktop, web access and external storage, real-time collaboration, password-protected links, document editing, anti-virus scanning, and LDAP integration.

    226 ownCloud alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
     
  4. Koofr icon
     149 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)

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  5. Ente Locker icon
     25 likes

    Ente Locker is a secure vault for life’s essentials - your most important documents and credentials - protected with end-to-end encryption.

    35 Ente Locker alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  6. Seafile icon
     195 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.

    129 Seafile alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Tuta Drive icon
     18 likes

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage with quantum-resistant cryptography protects files from all third-party access, including service providers, ensuring strict confidentiality for individuals and businesses, seamless web and mobile access, and compliance with EU data laws.

    51 Tuta Drive alternatives

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    • Warning

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    • Online
     
  8. kDrive icon
     71 likes

    kDrive is a Swiss online storage service that respects its users' privacy and makes storing, sharing & collaborating on files a breeze.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
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    • F-Droid
     
  9. Hoodik icon
     28 likes

    Lightweight, self-hosted encrypted cloud storage enabling fast uploads and downloads, easy Docker install, secure public link sharing, browser-side cryptography, searchable metadata, and low RAM footprint. Designed for privacy, performance, and file management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  10. Cozy Cloud icon
     135 likes

    Cozy makes the personal cloud more accessible. Respectful of the user's privacy, Cozy simplifies daily tasks: synchronize and backup photos, automate bills downloading, manage expenses, etc. Flexible and easy to use, their Open Source platform allows users to create and...

    81 Cozy Cloud alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Go (Programming Language)
     
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  11. Sync-in icon
     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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
     
  12. Fileverse  icon
     24 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.

    128 Fileverse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
     
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