Self-Hosted Google Drive Alternatives

Google Drive is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. 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 100 alternatives to Google Drive and many of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to Google Drive are Syncthing, ownCloud, CryptPad and Cozy Cloud.

filter to find the best alternatives

Google Drive alternatives are mainly Cloud Storage Services but may also be File Sync Tools or Online Backup Tools.  Other popular filters includes Free + Cloud Storage and Android + Open Source. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Google Drive.
Google Drive iconGoogle Drive
  2423
  • ...

Cloud service for file storage and sync, integrated with Google Docs suite, facilitating collaboration and offering scalable storage solutions.

More about Google Drive
More about Google Drive
Google Drive alternatives page was last updated Jan 20, 2025
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
Alternatives
  1. Nextcloud icon

    Nextcloud

     1087 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 Google Drive

     
    Comments about Nextcloud as an Alternative to Google Drive
    Comment summary: Nextcloud is frequently praised for being open-source, secure, and offering self-hosting options, allowing users full control over their data compared to Google Drive. Users appreciate its integration across various platforms such as smartphones and different operating systems. Despite being free and extensible, setting up Nextcloud requires a degree of technical skill, which may pose challenges for some users. Privacy and the ability to avoid commercial storage terms are also highlighted.
    Top Positive Comment
    komp12321
    May 14, 2023
    2

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

    Most Recent Comment
    very_unfortunate
    Positive •Jan 20, 2025
    1

    Not as perfect as Google Drive, but it is a nice and reliable all-in-one alternative :)

    Guest
    Positive •Mar 31, 2023
    3

    Its self hosted and easy to use. Although setting up your own server requires some technical skills so non techie users may find some trouble in using it

    Show more comments
    3 of 21 comments
    Google Drive Icon
    Nextcloud icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Nextcloud is a great Google Drive alternative.

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

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

    • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceGoogle Drive is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableGoogle Drive is not according to our users
  2. Syncthing icon

    Syncthing

     802 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    128 Syncthing alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
    Syncthing screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Decentralized
    3.  Folder Sync
    4.  File Sync
    5.  Real-time sync
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Synchronization
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Large File Transfer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Portable

    Syncthing VS Google Drive

     
    Comments about Syncthing as an Alternative to Google Drive
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    Jan 10, 2017
    4

    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
    Guest
    Jun 7, 2019
    10

    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.

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive •Sep 18, 2019
    1

    It's open source, secure & cross platform.

    Show more comments
    3 of 5 comments
    Google Drive Icon
    Syncthing icon

    • Most users think Syncthing is a great Google Drive alternative.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceGoogle Drive is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Syncthing is Decentralized and LightweightGoogle Drive is not according to our users
  4. ownCloud icon

    ownCloud

     859 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 Google Drive

     
    Comments about ownCloud as an Alternative to Google Drive
    Guest
    Positive •Aug 14, 2015
    4

    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.

    Guest
    Positive •Jul 12, 2018
    0

    Perfect solution for keeping a secure cloud

    Google Drive Icon
    ownCloud icon

    • Most users think ownCloud is a great Google Drive alternative.

    • ownCloud is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Drive.

    • ownCloud is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Drive is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. CryptPad icon

    CryptPad

     156 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    71 CryptPad alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Instance homepage

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Collaborative writing
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Document Sharing
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Encrypted Notes
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  Works Offline

    CryptPad VS Google Drive

     
  6. Cozy Cloud icon

    Cozy Cloud

     133 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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, accessible only by you. Welcome to your new digital home.

    77 Cozy Cloud alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
    Automate the synchronisation of your files on your PC with your Cozy.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2. Android icon  Android Sync
    3.  File Storage
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Selective Synchronization
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Two-factor Authentication
    8.  Shared Folders
    9.  End-to-End Encryption
    10.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    11.  Accounting Integration
    12.  Information gathering

    Cozy Cloud VS Google Drive

     
  7. Seafile icon

    Seafile

     184 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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 Google Drive

     
  9. Hoodik icon

    Hoodik

     17 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Hoodik is a lightweight, secure, and self-hosted cloud storage solution. It's designed and built with Rust and Vue, focusing on end-to-end encryption that shields your data from prying eyes and hackers.

    75 Hoodik alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Hoodik screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  AES-256 Encryption

    Hoodik VS Google Drive

     
7 of 36 Google Drive alternatives