Self-Hosted Google Drive Alternatives

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   Nextcloud

    1248 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.

   182 Nextcloud alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Cloud Storage
   • File Sync

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Snapcraft
   • Flathub
   • F-Droid
   • Raspberry Pi
   • Cloudron
   • Docker Hub
   • OpenAPK

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Nextcloud vs Google Drive Comments

   Top Positive Comment by komp12321 · May 14, 2023

   Basic installations of Nextcloud have similar features, but after adding some apps you can get much more from nextcloud than from google

   Positive comment by KeenFlosser · Dec 2, 2025

   Great self-hostable alternative to Google Drive.

   Positive comment by fool-of-owari · Jul 26, 2025

   Nextcloud is an excellent cloud storage tool.

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   • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceGoogle Drive is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused, Customizable and DecentralizedGoogle Drive is not according to our users
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   Syncthing

    924 likes

   Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

   138 Syncthing alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (MPL-2.0)

   Application type

   • File Sync

   Origin

   • Sweden
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Self-Hosted
   • Terminal
   • Cloudron
   • Termux

   • Sweden
   • EU

   

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   Top Positive Comment by John Fastman · Jan 10, 2017

   For transferring a large amount of data between your computers every now and again, Synthing is brilliant: free, private, open source and MUCH faster speeds (I've seen up to 80MB/second).

   Top Negative Comment by Guest · Jun 7, 2019

   Google Drive is a centralized location of where you can put your data and provide public links to selected data or folders. Syncthing is decentralized, where you can have a copies of your data and folders on multiple computers (making it somewhat like backup software). Syncthing does not provide public links to your data, but rather others must have Syncthing software installed and the person must share their private ID.

   Positive comment by Guest · Sep 18, 2019

   It's open source, secure & cross platform.

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   • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceGoogle Drive is Freemium and Proprietary
   • Syncthing is a File Sync Google Drive is a Cloud Storage Service
   • Syncthing is Decentralized, Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Drive is not according to our users
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   ownCloud

    876 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.

   239 ownCloud alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Cloud Storage
   • File Sync

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

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

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by Guest · Aug 14, 2015

   Offers all majors features, plus it's self-hosted (=data under control), but can be a bit tricky to set up for a non tech-savvy.

   Positive comment by Guest · Jul 12, 2018

   Perfect solution for keeping a secure cloud

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   • ownCloud is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Drive is Freemium and Proprietary
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6. 

   

   CryptPad

    194 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.

   120 CryptPad alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Word Processor
   • Team Collaboration

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Software as a Service (SaaS)
   • Self-Hosted
   • Cloudron

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Seafile

    199 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.

   137 Seafile alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Open Source

   Application typeApplication types

   • Cloud Storage
   • File Sync

   Origin

   • China

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Self-Hosted
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   • China

   

   

   

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   Sync-in

    21 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.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • File Sync
   • Cloud Storage

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • Self-Hosted
   • Cloudron
   • Docker
   • Docker Hub
   • npm
   • YunoHost

   • France
   • EU

   

   

   

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    Hoodik

     31 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

    Application typeApplication types

    • Cloud Storage
    • File Sync

    Origin

    • Croatia
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    • Croatia
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Cozy Cloud

     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...

    89 Cozy Cloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Cloud Storage
    • File Sync

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)

    • France
    • EU

    

    

    

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    OxiCloud

     14 likes

    Lightweight file storage with a Rust backend and optimized binary for efficiency, offering responsive UI on desktop and mobile, simple setup, multilingual English and Spanish support, no PHP dependency, and designed for minimal resource use on home servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Cloud Storage
    • File Sync

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • AppImage
    • Android
    • iPhone

    

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    TinyCld

     10 likes

    Open source, self-hosted suite featuring mail, calendar, drive, and contacts. Provides privacy without analytics or ads, file versioning, sharing, recurring calendar events, and compatibility with open standards, keeping control and portability with the user.

    57 TinyCld alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Cloud Storage

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    

    

    

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    Puter

     66 likes

    Puter is a privacy-first personal cloud that houses all your files, apps, and games in one private and secure place, accessible from anywhere at any time.

    55 Puter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Cloud Storage
    • File Sync

    Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted

    • Global

    

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    Twake Drive

     12 likes

    An open-source alternative to Google Drive, offering secure, self-hosted cloud storage with full control over your data, enhanced privacy, and enterprise-grade collaboration features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (AGPL-3.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Cloud Storage
    • File Sync

    Origin

    • France
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    • France
    • EU

    

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