ownCloud AlternativesOnly Self-Hosted apps categorised as File Sync Tools

There are many alternatives to ownCloud as a self-hosted solution if you are looking for a replacement. The best Self-Hosted File Sync Tool 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 ownCloud and 18 are File Sync Tools available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted File Sync Tool alternatives to ownCloud are Seafile, Cozy Cloud, Pydio and Puter.

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ownCloud alternatives are mainly File Sync Tools, but if you're looking for Cloud Storage Services or File Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted, Windows and Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ownCloud.
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  1. Nextcloud icon

    Nextcloud

     1180 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.

    154 Nextcloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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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    Comments about Nextcloud as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Top Positive Comment
    jancborchardt
    17

    It’s a community-fork of ownCloud with all components being open source. :)

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -2

    Server doesn't run on Windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Free and auto install setup

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 10 comments
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    • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceownCloud is Freemium and Open Source
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableownCloud is not according to our users
  2. Seafile icon

    Seafile

     192 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.

    125 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
     
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    4
    Comments about Seafile as an Alternative to ownCloud
    brianlacy
    Negative
    0

    OwnCloud is groupware. Seafile is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    OwnCloud is groupware. Seafile is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

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

    It is similar to ownCloud in that it's self-hosted. Does not have apps such as Calendar, and is not compatible with the Federated Cloud sharing (ownCloud+Nextcloud+Pydio)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • Seafile is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Seafile is Privacy focusedownCloud is not according to our users
  4. Cozy Cloud icon

    Cozy Cloud

     136 likes

    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.

    80 Cozy Cloud alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
    Automate the synchronisation of your files on your PC with your Cozy.
     
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    Comments about Cozy Cloud as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    with cozy you can sync more than just files. like contacts and calendars which is more important to me than file sharing.

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

    Although tailored for families, it offers many of the same features as a typical groupware solution like OwnCloud -- calendaring, group messaging, sharing of files & content, etc.

    Cozy Cloud icon
    Cozy Cloud icon
    • Cozy Cloud is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Cozy Cloud is Privacy focusedownCloud is not according to our users
  5. Pydio icon

    Pydio

     130 likes

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

    75 Pydio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Secure login
     
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    1
    Comments about Pydio as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    OwnCloud is groupware. Pydio is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Pydio icon
    Pydio icon
    • Pydio is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
  6. Puter icon

    Puter

     65 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.

    47 Puter alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Docker
    • Self-Hosted
    Puter screenshot 1
     
  7. Filestash icon

    Filestash

     39 likes

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

    242 Filestash alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    File browser
     
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    1
    Comments about Filestash as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    OwnCloud is groupware. Filestash is a file manager for cloud storage. Just because they have vaguely overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Filestash icon
    Filestash icon
    • Filestash is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Filestash is LightweightownCloud is not according to our users
  9. OxiCloud icon

    OxiCloud

     11 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 types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Rust
    OxiCloud screenshot 1
     
  10. SparkleShare icon

    SparkleShare

     110 likes

    SparkleShare is a Free Open Source syncing tool. Its light, secure and easy to use. SparkleShare allows you to setup your own servers so you always keep control on your data.

    82 SparkleShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    SparkleShare screenshot 1
     
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    1
    Comments about SparkleShare as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    OwnCloud is groupware. SparkleShare is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    SparkleShare icon
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    • SparkleShare is Free and Open SourceownCloud is Freemium and Open Source
  11. Sync-in icon

    Sync-in

     8 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.

    54 Sync-in alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
    Server app dark
     
  12. FileCloud icon

    FileCloud

     91 likes

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

    120 FileCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    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
     
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    8
    Comments about FileCloud as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

    More secure, has the on premises option, and allows you for a lot more features.

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

    We tried owncloud but the time to implement was too long. We switched to FileCloud and had good support and were able to go live in 2 weeks.

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

    FileCloud is the best on-premise solution with a focus on security and user-friendliness. The support is fast and reliable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
    FileCloud icon
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    • FileCloud is Paid and ProprietaryownCloud is Freemium and Open Source
    • FileCloud is CustomizableownCloud is not according to our users
  13. Peergos icon

    Peergos

     17 likes

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

    14 Peergos alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Java
    Thumbnails are created upon upload. Filesystem can be mounted via FUSE and a command line interface also exists.
     
  14. Ouisync icon

    Ouisync

     11 likes

    Store, sync, and share files across devices anywhere.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Ouisync screenshot 1
     
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