Open Source Alternatives to Dropbox
A cloud storage and file synchronization platform that lets users store, share, and access documents across devices, with AI-enhanced search, collaboration tools, and integrated e-signature capabilities.
Whether you want to cut software costs or escape vendor lock-in, these open source alternatives to Dropbox give you an option you fully own. Run them on your own server or desktop, so your data stays under your control. This page lists 20 open source alternatives to Dropbox. The most popular are Syncthing, Nextcloud and Cloudreve. Most use the AGPL-3.0 or GPL-2.0 license, and 15 offer an official Docker image.
Syncthing
Synchronizes files between two or more computers using a continuous peer to peer synchronization process.
Nextcloud
A self-hosted content collaboration platform for syncing files, contacts, and calendars across multiple devices and users.
Cloudreve
Self-hosted file management and sharing system with support for multiple local and remote storage providers.
Seafile
A self-hosted cloud storage system for syncing and sharing files with integrated metadata management and collaborative editing.
Filestash
A storage agnostic file manager that connects to various protocols and backends via a plugin system.
ownCloud
Self-hosted server for file storage, synchronization, and sharing with support for WebDAV, CalDAV, and CardDAV.
OpenCloud
A self-hosted cloud file management and collaboration platform with an integrated office suite and zero-trust security.
Unison
Bidirectional file synchronization for POSIX-compliant systems and Windows across different hosts or local disks.
Telegram-Drive
Use a Telegram account as a cloud storage drive to upload and organize files via a desktop interface.
NextcloudPi
A ready to use image and installer for hosting a private cloud on small boards.
Pydio Cells
A file sharing and content collaboration platform for organizations built with a micro-service architecture.
ProjectSend
A self-hosted client portal for sharing files privately with clients, partners, and teams on your own server.
PsiTransfer
Self-hosted file sharing solution for transferring large files and text snippets without requiring user accounts.
Sync-in
A self-hosted platform for file storage and synchronization that enables team collaboration and secure document sharing.
Hoodik
A self-hosted cloud storage server providing end-to-end encryption for files and markdown notes in the browser.
Cozy
A self-hosted personal cloud platform that aggregates data from various web services into a single private space.
Gossa
A lightweight web server for file management and multimedia streaming with a minimal web interface.
FileRise
Self-hosted web file manager and storage hub with granular access controls, WebDAV support, and folder encryption.
Quickshare
A self-hosted file sharing server for transferring files and folders between different devices via browser.
Firefiles
A self-hosted file management interface for organizing and sharing files stored across various cloud storage providers.
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