Google Drive AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers for Windows

There are many alternatives to Google Drive for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows File Manager 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 15 are File Managers available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows File Manager alternatives to Google Drive are ownCloud, Seafile, Sync-in and FileRun.

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  1. Nextcloud icon

    Nextcloud

     1199 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.

    163 Nextcloud alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Flathub
    Simple and powerful file sync & share
     
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    Nextcloud vs Google Drive Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    komp12321
    2

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

    KeenFlosser
    Positive
    0

    Great self-hostable alternative to Google Drive.

    fool-of-owari
    Positive
    0

    Nextcloud is an excellent cloud storage tool.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 23 comments
    • 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
  2. ownCloud icon

    ownCloud

     868 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.

    223 ownCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    ownCloud screenshot 1
     
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    ownCloud vs Google Drive Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Perfect solution for keeping a secure cloud

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ownCloud is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Drive is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Seafile icon

    Seafile

     193 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Seafile screenshot 1
     
  5. Sync-in icon

    Sync-in

     13 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
    Sync-in screenshot 1
     
  6. FileRun icon

    FileRun

     14 likes

    FileRun is a full featured PHP web based file manager with a very easy to use user interface.

    52 FileRun alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Unraid
    • OpenMediaVault
    • PHP
    • Docker
    FileRun features a premium user interface which rises to the level of quality usually found only with solutions provided by global companies, such as Google.
     
  7. Nimbox Vault icon

    Nimbox Vault

     7 likes

    Beautifully secure collaboration tools, built for business. Grab your trial today!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  9. vBoxxCloud icon

    vBoxxCloud

     61 likes

    vBoxxCloud is a GDPR Ready cloud solution help you store, edit and share files online and keeps your information private in the Netherlands. As a Cloud solution designed for businesses, it provides a robust central dashboard where you can manage users, organization and control...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    Upload, edit and share files with vBoxxCloud
     
  10. FileAgo icon

    FileAgo

     1 like

    FileAgo is a easy and highly secure self-hosted file storage and collaboration platform for companies and teams. Compared to other solutions, FileAgo is an attempt to tackle the collaboration part in a slightly different matter.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    FileAgo screenshot 1
     
  11. Adrive icon

    Adrive

     47 likes

    Use odrive to access your ADrive account, along with all your other cloud services, from a single folder on your desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    file manager
     
  12. Shadow Drive icon

    Shadow Drive

     3 likes

    Keep your data secure and private, import files from other providers and sync on any of your devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Shadow Drive screenshot 1
     
  13. Drime icon

    Drime

     5 likes

    Drime is an all-in-one collaborative cloud storage designed to simplify and improve the way freelancers and teams work together.

    22 Drime alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Drime screenshot 1
     
  14. Freehold icon

    Freehold

     22 likes

    An open, secure, and lightweight platform for your files and data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Home App
     
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