Open Source Privacy focused Nextcloud Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Nextcloud for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is Ente Photos. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Nextcloud and 15 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to Nextcloud are Filen, Seafile, kDrive and Sync-in.

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Most Nextcloud alternatives are Cloud Storage Services, but you can also narrow the list to File Sync Tools or Team Collaboration Tools. Other popular filters are Self-Hosted, Open Source, Windows and Free.
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  1. Ente Photos icon
     223 likes

    Open-source, end-to-end encrypted backup and sharing for photos and videos, multi-platform sync, original quality preservation, privacy-first design, collaborative albums, family sharing, secure external sharing, robust data replication, and device imports.

    169 Ente Photos alternatives

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    • Since 2021

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • OpenAPK
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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  2. Filen icon
     179 likes

    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    88 Filen alternatives

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    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Fedora
    • Debian
    • AppImage
    • Obtainium
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  3. Seafile icon
     200 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.

    141 Seafile alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. kDrive icon
     78 likes

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

    63 kDrive alternatives

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    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  5. Sync-in icon
     24 likes

    Sync-in is a sovereign, open-source platform for file storage, sharing, synchronization, and collaboration. It is intended for individuals, businesses, public-sector entities, and institutions seeking a controlled, scalable solution suited to their operational requirements.

    77 Sync-in alternatives

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    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
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  6. OxiCloud icon
     15 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.

    76 OxiCloud alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • AppImage
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  7. copyparty icon
     17 likes

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

    78 copyparty alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • Termux
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  8. Peergos icon
     19 likes

    Peergos is a secure and private online space where you can store, share and view your photos, videos, music and documents.

    15 Peergos alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Java
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    Thumbnails are created upon upload.
Filesystem can be mounted via FUSE and a command line interface also exists.
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  9. bewCloud icon
     5 likes

    Open-source cloud storage solution built on TypeScript, Deno, and Fresh, offering a minimal, user-friendly interface, WebDAV file access, easy sharing, modular architecture, and integration with existing clients, designed for privacy and flexible self-hosting.

    61 bewCloud alternatives

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    • Since 2025

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. Internxt Drive icon
     70 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused cloud storage using zero-knowledge encryption and blockchain technology, provides secure file transfer, end-to-end encryption, free 10 GB plan, desktop and mobile support, full user control, and no data tracking or ads.

    182 Internxt Drive alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Ouisync icon
     11 likes

    Store, sync, and share files across devices anywhere.

    58 Ouisync alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  12. Tracim icon
     18 likes

    All you need in a team collaboration tool dedicated to small efficient teams. Chat, notes, drive, online collaborative edition, calendars, news, spaces, notifications...

    65 Tracim alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2018

    Platforms

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