ownCloud AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Sync Tools for Windows

There are many alternatives to ownCloud for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 many of them are File Sync Tools available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows File Sync Tool alternatives to ownCloud are Dropbox, MEGA, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive.

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ownCloud

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Cloud Storage Service
Freemium • Open Source

A safe home for all your data – Access & share your files, calendars, contacts, mail & more from any device, on your terms.

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ownCloud alternatives page was last updated Jun 20, 2022

BackBlaze

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Paid • Proprietary

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Nextcloud
A safe home for all your data – Access & share your files, calendars, contacts, mail & more from any device, on your terms.
131 Nextcloud alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Cloud Storage Service
- Online Backup Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- F-Droid
- Cloudron
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Top Nextcloud Features
1. Privacy focused
2. File Sync
3. Calendar Integration
4. Sync Contacts
5. Ad-free
6. Two-factor Authentication
7. Security focused
8. Cloud Sync
9. Team Collaboration
10. Hostable
11. On-premises software
12. Video Calling
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Comments about Nextcloud as an Alternative to ownCloud

jancborchardt
It’s a community-fork of ownCloud with all components being open source. :)
Top positive comment •Aug 18, 2016
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Guest
It Is quite similar to ownCloud, but it includes the ownCloud Enterprise Features like Collabora Online, Calender, Contacts etc... also in the free community version. The focus of Nextcloud is to be secure (2 factor auth). PS: Theres a better AppStore in Nextcloud and apps are more supported and get more updates.
Top positive comment •Feb 14, 2017
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Guest
Server doesn't run on Windows
Top negative comment •May 30, 2017
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Guest
Free and auto install setup
Positive comment •Jun 23, 2020
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Guest
It is much easier to install and much more extensible, while still offering almost all features of the ownCloud.
Positive comment •May 12, 2020
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- Almost everyone thinks Nextcloud is a great ownCloud alternative.
- Nextcloud is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to ownCloud.
- Nextcloud is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ownCloud.
- Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceownCloud is Freemium and Open Source
- Nextcloud is Privacy focused and Security focusedownCloud is not according to our users

Dropbox
Synchronize and access files across multiple devices with secure cloud storage. Features include 2GB free storage, two-factor authentication, selective sync, offline access, shared folders, and built-in viewer, supporting various platforms and languages.
284 Dropbox alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Cloud Storage Service
- File Sync Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Top Dropbox Features
1. File Sync
2. Selective Synchronization
3. Scan documents
4. Cloud Sync
5. Ad-free
6. Built-in viewer
7. Windows Explorer Extension
8. Works Offline
9. IFTTT Integration
10. Watch Folder
11. Two-factor Authentication
12. Shared Folders
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Comments about Dropbox as an Alternative to ownCloud

BernieBlume
Dropbox is only a "drive", own cloud does email, calendar, contacts, too.
Top negative comment •Nov 28, 2015
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Guest
ownCloud runs on a private server
Negative comment •Mar 3, 2019
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Guest
Not only is Dropbox not a self-hosted service like ownCloud, but it is also quite expensive.
Negative comment •Oct 14, 2018
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Guest
It does not have that features. It is only for storing files, just a disk and not collaborative cloud that can be installed on own server...
Negative comment •Sep 6, 2016
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Guest
ownCloud allows you to store files on your own private server as well as keep track of bookmarks, calendars, contacts and more. ownCloud is more similar to that of iCloud.
Negative comment •Apr 3, 2015
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- This alternative is disputed. Dropbox is a legitimate ownCloud alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
- Dropbox is Freemium and ProprietaryownCloud is Freemium and Open Source

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

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MEGA
This cloud-storage service offers end-to-end encryption, selective synchronization, and shared folders without ads. Supports offline access, two-factor authentication, encrypted backup, a command-line interface, and dark mode for comfortable use.
194 MEGA alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Cloud Storage Service
- Online Backup Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
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Top MEGA Features
1. File Sync
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. File Storage
4. AES Encryption
5. Support for Large File
6. Encrypted Backup
7. Shared Folders
8. Cloud Sync
9. Ad-free
10. Two-factor Authentication
11. Dark Mode
12. Works Offline
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Comments about MEGA as an Alternative to ownCloud

Guest
Lot of space, good sync app, good encryption, etc
Top positive comment •Jan 10, 2017
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Guest
I am using MEGA since 2 years now, and it is THE BEST CLOUD service FOR ME. I mean, it fits my needs because of compatibility with different operating systems. I use windows for school, linux for development, and I have an android phone. MEGA is cross-platform and has 50 GB of free space with NO file limit size. What else can I ask for???...

Beside this it has some pretty nice extra features, check them out.
Top positive comment •Oct 21, 2016
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Guest
ownCloud runs on your own server.
Top negative comment •Mar 11, 2017
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Guest
MEGA is hosted, ownCloud runs on your own server. One has NOTHING to do with the other.
Negative comment •Jan 22, 2020
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Guest
OwnCloud runs on your own server, MEGO does not. That's the unique keypoint of OwnCloud and MEGA does not share it so MEGA is not an alternative to OC.
Negative comment •Apr 19, 2019
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- Some users think MEGA is a great ownCloud alternative, some don't.
- MEGA is Freemium and ProprietaryownCloud is Freemium and Open Source

Google Drive
Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service which enables user cloud storage, file sharing and collaborative editing.
223 Google Drive alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Cloud Storage Service
- File Sync Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+8
Top Google Drive Features
1. Cloud Sync
2. File Sync
3. Built-in viewer
4. GSuite Integration
5. Team Collaboration
6. Permission Management
7. File Hosting
8. Real time collaboration
9. Works Offline
10. Ad-free
11. IFTTT Integration
12. Passkey Support
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Comments about Google Drive as an Alternative to ownCloud

Guest
ownCloud's core feature is to run on your own server. Google is the absolute opposite of that.
Top negative comment •Mar 11, 2017
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Guest
Google drive is a service, with limited options to custom configured the environment.
Negative comment •Feb 6, 2021
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Guest
Not similar at all, ownCloud is a software that can be installed on your own server. Google Drive is a hosted service.
Negative comment •Jan 22, 2020
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Guest
Not self hosted, not open source, freemium.
Negative comment •Jan 31, 2019
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Guest
Drive is a service and owncloud is a software.
Negative comment •Apr 3, 2017
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- This alternative is disputed. Google Drive is a legitimate ownCloud alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
- Google Drive is the most popular SaaS alternative to ownCloud.
- Google Drive is Freemium and ProprietaryownCloud is Freemium and Open Source

Microsoft OneDrive
OneDrive lets you access and edit your files from all your devices anywhere. Use this Windows app to access and share your files from your Windows devices such as Xbox, Surface Hub or HoloLens.
202 Microsoft OneDrive alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
- Cloud Storage Service
- File Sync Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Android Wear
- Kindle Fire
+3
Top Microsoft OneDrive Features
1. File Sync
2. Microsoft Office integration
3. Selective Synchronization
4. Password protected URL
5. Expiring Links
6. Two-factor Authentication
7. Shared Folders
8. Real time collaboration
9. Works Offline
10. IFTTT Integration
11. Watch Folder
12. Cloud Sync
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Comments about Microsoft OneDrive as an Alternative to ownCloud

Guest
ownCloud runs on your own server, not on microsoft's servers.
Top negative comment •Mar 11, 2017
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Ola Johansson
There are filters to filter by self-hosted or not. So of course they are alternatives to each others.
Comment •Jun 20, 2022
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Guest
ownCloud is self-hosted, OneDrive is a proprietary service running on Microsoft servers.
Negative comment •Jan 22, 2020
0
Guest
ownCloud runs on your own server
Negative comment •Apr 19, 2019
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Guest
Owncloud is a self hosted cloud storage
Negative comment •Jun 23, 2015
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- This alternative is disputed. Microsoft OneDrive is a legitimate ownCloud alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
- Microsoft OneDrive is Freemium and ProprietaryownCloud is Freemium and Open Source

Proton Drive
Proton Drive is an end-to-end encrypted Swiss vault for your files, ensuring that nobody except those authorized by you can access your data.
33 Proton Drive alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Cloud Storage Service
- Online Backup Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Tor
+7
Top Proton Drive Features
1. End-to-End Encryption
2. Privacy focused
3. Dark Mode
4. File Sync
5. No Tracking
6. Two-factor Authentication
7. File Hosting
8. Ad-free
9. Cloud Sync
10. Automatic Backup
11. Encrypted Backup
12. File Versioning
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Seafile
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.
112 Seafile alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Cloud Storage Service
- File Sync Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
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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
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Comments about Seafile as an Alternative to ownCloud

brianlacy
OwnCloud is groupware. Seafile is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.
Negative comment •Oct 5, 2020
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Guest
OwnCloud is groupware. Seafile is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.
Negative comment •Oct 5, 2020
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Guest
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)
Positive comment •Oct 14, 2018
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Guest
sharing is not that intuitive
Negative comment •Jun 22, 2016
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- Most users think Seafile is a great ownCloud alternative.
- Seafile is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source

Filen
Everybody can claim to be the most secure cloud storage service. We at Filen like to be transparent. So how does everything really work under the hood? Well, it's quite simple. When you upload a file to Filen's cloud storage, you actually don't upload a file, you...
45 Filen alternatives
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License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- Cloud Storage Service
- File Sync Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Top Filen Features
1. Privacy
2. End-to-End Encryption
3. File Sync
4. Two-factor Authentication
5. Cloud Sync
6. AES Encryption
7. Dark Mode
8. Privacy focused
9. AES-256 Encryption
10. Ad-free
11. No Tracking
12. Synchronization
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