Ubuntu One AlternativesFile Sync & Online Backup Tools like Ubuntu One

Ubuntu One is described as 'The personal cloud service that simplifies your digital life. Imagine buying music and getting it delivered to the computers of your choice. Or synchronizing your files and notes and accessing them from anywhere' and is a very popular File Sync tool in the backup & sync category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Ubuntu One for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best Ubuntu One alternative is Dropbox, which is free. Other great apps like Ubuntu One are Google Drive, MEGA, Microsoft OneDrive and ownCloud.

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  1. Dropbox icon

    Dropbox

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    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.

    287 Dropbox alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Dropbox is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Ubuntu One.

    • Dropbox is the most popular free alternative to Ubuntu One.

    • Dropbox is Freemium and ProprietaryUbuntu One is Free and Open Source
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    Google Drive

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    A file storage and synchronization service integrated with Google Docs suite, enabling seamless collaboration across devices. Offers scalable storage, real-time updates, offline access, and extensive sharing options across Mac, PC, and mobiles.

    234 Google Drive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Google Drive is the most popular SaaS alternative to Ubuntu One.

    • Google Drive is Freemium and ProprietaryUbuntu One is Free and Open Source
  4. MEGA icon

    MEGA

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    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.

    202 MEGA alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    IDrive

    Secure cloud backup supporting iPhone, Android, Windows, and more. Featuring quick backups, 256-bit encryption, data protection, and full remote management with file recovery and archiving options.

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    Microsoft OneDrive

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    Manage and share files securely across devices with OneDrive. It offers 5 GB free storage, direct Office integration, automatic backups, and file sync for seamless collaboration. Ideal for personal and business use with advanced data protection tools.

    206 Microsoft OneDrive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
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  7. ownCloud icon

    ownCloud

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    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.

    219 ownCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
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    • ownCloud is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Ubuntu One.

    • ownCloud is the most popular Open Source alternative to Ubuntu One.

    • ownCloud is Freemium and Open SourceUbuntu One is Free and Open Source
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    Box

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    Offers secure content management with workflow automation, AI-driven insights, 10GB free cloud storage, e-signature support, integration with 1,500+ apps, file-level security, offline access, document commenting, real-time search, and previews for 200+ file types.

    230 Box alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Cozy Cloud

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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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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    Spideroak One Backup

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    SpiderOak provides an easy, secure and consolidated online backup, storage, access, sharing & sync tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux (Ubuntu, Debian & Fedora). SpiderOak offers a different approach to online backup, synchronization, and sharing.

    132 Spideroak One Backup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Spideroak One Backup is the most popular commercial alternative to Ubuntu One.

    • Spideroak One Backup is Paid and ProprietaryUbuntu One is Free and Open Source
    • Spideroak One Backup is Security-focusedUbuntu One is not according to our users
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    Yandex Disk

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    Yandex Disk is a free cloud storage service that gives you access to your photos, videos and documents from any internet-enabled device. Download the app to your phone or tablet and you'll literally be able to carry your files with you everywhere.

    147 Yandex Disk alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    SugarSync

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    SugarSync is the best way to backup, access, sync, and share all your files and folders including documents, photos, videos, and music — from any computer or mobile device.

    183 SugarSync alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Kindle Fire
    Sync files between your computer and phone
     
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    CrashPlan

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    Provides continuous, automated cloud backup and secure, scalable recovery for business servers, endpoints, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace, protecting critical data from deletion, ransomware, and failure with compliance, threat detection, and easy management features.

    104 CrashPlan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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