Dropbox Alternatives

Dropbox is described as 'Put your files into your Dropbox on one computer, and they'll be instantly available on any of your other computers that also have Dropbox installed. Because copies of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers, you can also access them from any computer or mobile' and is a leading Cloud Storage service in the backup & sync category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Dropbox for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best Dropbox alternative is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dropbox are Google Drive, ownCloud, MEGA and Syncthing.

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Dropbox alternatives are mainly Cloud Storage Services, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or Online Backup Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Self-Hosted, Linux, Cloud Storage, Self-Hosted + Open Source, EU and Apple Watch. 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 Dropbox.
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  1. Open Source cloud file storage server (similar to Google Drive). Host myDrive on your own trusted server or platform, then access myDrive via your web browser. MyDrive uses mongoDB to store file/folder metadata and supports multiple databases to store file chunks, such as Amazon...

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    • Docker
    • Node.JS
    • YunoHost
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. FileCloud icon
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    FileCloud is a hyper-secure, content collaboration platform (CCP) enabling powerful file sharing and compliance for millions of users.

    120 FileCloud alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Gmail
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Firefox
     
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    Comments about FileCloud as an Alternative to Dropbox
    mio
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    Enterprise level self hosted software that can be installed on your own infrastructure.

    Guest
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    FileCloud is much safer thanks to on-prem solution and has easy to use yet feature-rich client apps.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think FileCloud is a great Dropbox alternative.

    • FileCloud is Paid and ProprietaryDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • FileCloud is CustomizableDropbox is not according to our users
  3. LinShare icon
     27 likes

    Linshare is an Open Source secure file sharing application intended to cover your business security and file transfer needs.

    52 LinShare alternatives

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    • Online
     
  4. Woelkli icon
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    woelkli is a service that provides secure cloud storage hosted in Switzerland. Save, view, edit and share your files from anywhere in the world, from any device

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Woelkli as an Alternative to Dropbox
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    encrypted and user friendly

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Woelkli is a great Dropbox alternative.

    • Woelkli is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Internxt Drive icon
     68 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.

    163 Internxt Drive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Internxt Drive as an Alternative to Dropbox
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    X Cloud is the best alternative to Dropbox, iCloud, etc. because it prioritises the user's privacy. The only person who has access to your files is you. This is not true of these other providers. It also has the most beautiful and intuitive UI of all it's competitors.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Internxt Drive is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Internxt Drive is Privacy focused and Security-focusedDropbox is not according to our users
  6. OwnDrive icon
     81 likes

    OwnDrive is a security and privacy oriented cloud storage service that gives access to people’s data anywhere, anytime and from any device. OwnDrive makes storing, syncing and sharing of data easy. Our users have the ability to store, sync and share files, contacts, calendars...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Syncplicity icon
     82 likes

    The only automated sync, back-up, collaboration and file management service powerful enough for a business user and easy enough for a novice. Secure, anywhere access to your files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    It's better than Dropbox: it has built-in text editor and sync works perfect plus more free storage

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Syncplicity is a great Dropbox alternative.

    • Syncplicity is Freemium and ProprietaryDropbox is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Syncplicity is Privacy focusedDropbox is not according to our users
  8. Astian Cloud icon
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    Astian Cloud is a secure and private storage alternative where users can store their information, share files, edit files, video conferences and much more.

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    • Paid
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Android
     
  9. Syncany icon
     73 likes

    Syncany is an open-source cloud storage and filesharing application. It allows users to backup and share certain folders of their workstations using any kind of storage, e.g. FTP, Amazon S3 or Google Storage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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