Self-Hosted FileRun Alternatives

There are many alternatives to FileRun as a self-hosted solution if you are looking for a replacement. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to FileRun and 15 are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to FileRun are ownCloud, Seafile, Pydio and FileRise.

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FileRun alternatives page was last updated Mar 29, 2025
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  1. Nextcloud icon

    Nextcloud

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    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.

    143 Nextcloud alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    Simple and powerful file sync & share

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  File Sync
    2.  Calendar Integration
    3.  Sync Contacts
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Two-factor Authentication
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Team Collaboration
    8.  Hostable
    9.  Video Calling
    10.  On-premises software
    11.  CalDAV Support
    12.  Calendar Sync

    Nextcloud VS FileRun

     

    • Nextcloud is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to FileRun.

    • Nextcloud is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FileRun.

    • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceFileRun is Paid and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableFileRun is not according to our users
  2. ownCloud icon

    ownCloud

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    A safe home for all your data – Access & share your files, calendars, contacts, mail & more from any device, on your terms.

    220 ownCloud alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    ownCloud screenshot 1

    ownCloud Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Self-hosted search
    3.  Autotagging
    4.  No installation required
    5.  Built-in Note Taker
    6.  SAML Single Sign-On
    7.  Virtual filesystem
    8.  WebDAV Support

    ownCloud VS FileRun

     

    • Most users think ownCloud is a great FileRun alternative.

    • ownCloud is the most popular SaaS alternative to FileRun.

    • ownCloud is Freemium and Open SourceFileRun is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Seafile icon

    Seafile

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    Seafile is a professional open source cloud storage platform for organizations. It has complete file syncing and sharing features, reliable file storage and advanced privacy protection feature.

    116 Seafile alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Seafile screenshot 1

    Seafile Features

    1.  File Sync
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Multi Platform
    4.  Isolated file libraries
    5.  Support for Amazon S3
    6.  Virtual hard drive
    7.  Install Syslinux
    8.  Sync Network Drive
    9.  Development API
    10.  Encrypted sync

    Seafile VS FileRun

     
  5. Pydio icon

    Pydio

     127 likes
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    Pydio is the mature alternative to Dropbox and Box.com, to build your own box, on your own servers.

    72 Pydio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Secure login

    Top Pydio Features

    1.  Folder Sync
    2.  Folders
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Cloud Sync
    6.  File Hosting
    7.  Web file manager
    8.  Separated workspaces
    9.  Web-Based
    10.  Federated Cloud
    11. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive

    Pydio VS FileRun

     
  6. FileRise icon

    FileRise

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    Lightweight, self-hosted web-based file manager with multi-file upload, editing, and batch operations – built with PHP & JavaScript for seamless file and folder management (Docker & Unraid ready).

    18 FileRise alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    FileRise screenshot 1

    FileRise Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Batch Rename Files
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Built-in Text editor
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  File preview

    FileRise VS FileRun

     
  7. Filestash icon

    Filestash

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    A Dropbox-like file manager that let you manage your data anywhere it is located: FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Git, S3, Minio, Dropbox, Google Drive.

    239 Filestash alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    File browser

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  WebDAV Support
    2.  Web file manager
    3.  Document Sharing
    4.  Support for SFTP
    5.  S3 integration
    6.  S3 storage support
    7. Git icon  Git Support
    8.  Support for FTP
    9.  Secure File Sharing
    10.  Integrated FTP client

    Filestash VS FileRun

     
  9. copyparty icon

    copyparty

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    Portable file server with accelerated resumable uploads, dedup, WebDAV, FTP, TFTP, zeroconf, media indexer, thumbnails++ all in one file, no deps.

    65 copyparty alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • Docker
    the browser

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Supports Zip files
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  Local server
    11.  WebDAV Support
    12.  FFMPEG support

    copyparty VS FileRun

     

  10. Files app

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    Single-file PHP app that can be dropped into any folder, instantly creating a gallery of files and folders.

    103 Files app alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Files app screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Built-in viewer
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Web file manager

    Files app VS FileRun

     
  11. FileCloud icon

    FileCloud

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    FileCloud is a hyper-secure, content collaboration platform (CCP) enabling powerful file sharing and compliance for millions of users.

    107 FileCloud alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Gmail
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Firefox
    FileCloud screenshot 1

    Top FileCloud Features

    1.  Encrypted Backup
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Unlimited storage
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  On-premises software
    7.  Secure File Sharing
    8.  File Hosting
    9.  Role-based security access
    10. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    11. Android icon  Android Sync
    12.  Integrated into iOS

    FileCloud VS FileRun

     
  12. Monsta FTP icon

    Monsta FTP

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    Monsta FTP is a lightweight web-based file manager you can install on your server to manage your files through any browser.

    17 Monsta FTP alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Monsta FTP screenshot 1

    Monsta FTP Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Support for FTP
    3.  File Hosting
    4.  Web file manager

    Monsta FTP VS FileRun

     
  13. Artefactual AtoM icon

    Artefactual AtoM

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    AtoM stands for Access to Memory. It is a web-based, open source application for standards-based archival description and access in a multilingual, multi-repository environment.

    27 Artefactual AtoM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Artefactual AtoM screenshot 1

    Artefactual AtoM Features

    1.  File Storage

    Artefactual AtoM VS FileRun

     
  14. MyWorkDrive icon

    MyWorkDrive

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    MyWorkDrive Software helps businesses provide Secure File Sharing and Remote Access to their own File Shares and Storage without VPN, syncing or migrating data in a public cloud.

    80 MyWorkDrive alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Logs
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  AES-256 Encryption
    8.  Built-in VPN
    9.  Shared Folders
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  Two-factor Authentication
    12.  WebDAV Support

    MyWorkDrive VS FileRun

     
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