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. Hypergate Files icon

    Hypergate Files

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    Seamless and secure network share access for mobile with Hypergate Files.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Integrates into the default system browser
     
  2. Kiteworks icon

    Kiteworks

     1 like

    Kiteworks Secure File Sharing is a software offering a platform for secure collaboration, virtual data rooms, managed file transfer, and SFTP.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. Volafile icon

    Volafile

     74 likes

    Volafile.org offers real time filesharing and fast downloads without delays or annoying countdowns. Users can share files in rooms, each with a chat and a filelist.

    172 Volafile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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    pCloud

    pCloud is an online storage and file sharing service created in 2013 and based in Switzerland. It offers monthly plans as well as lifetime plans for individuals, families and businesses, and it’s available on all the main platfor...

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  6. Tracim icon

    Tracim

     17 likes

    All you need in a team collaboration tool dedicated to small efficient teams. Chat, notes, drive, online collaborative edition, calendars, news, spaces, notifications...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Nomadesk icon

    Nomadesk

     72 likes

    Nomadesk is the easiest and most secure way to share, synchronize and backup files wherever you are, online or offline! Nomadesk offers a virtual fileserver that enables both on-line and off-line document management.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. DRACOON icon

    DRACOON

     1 like

    DRACOON is a highly secure enterprise filesharing platform, which combines a broad array of application fields ranging from data exchange workflow-integrations, over secure mailing services and the complete modernization of file services.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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  10. FileRun icon

    FileRun

     14 likes

    FileRun is a full featured PHP web based file manager with a very easy to use user interface.

    51 FileRun alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Unraid
    • OpenMediaVault
    • PHP
    • Docker
    FileRun features a premium user interface which rises to the level of quality usually found only with solutions provided by global companies, such as Google.
     
  11. e2ee cloud icon

    e2ee cloud

     8 likes

    e2ee-cloud is a open source, self-hosted, end-to-end encryption software. You can upload and download files in your browser. All files and folders will be encrypted before upload and decrypted after download.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  12. hiveDisk icon

    hiveDisk

     2 likes

    Store your data safely in hiveDrive. It federates unused computing resources to form a sustainable, distributed cloud. Say goodbye to energy-hungry data centers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Drime icon

    Drime

     5 likes

    Drime is an all-in-one collaborative cloud storage designed to simplify and improve the way freelancers and teams work together.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  14. Nutstore icon

    Nutstore

     4 likes

    Cloud storage and synchronisation service provider with incremental synchronisation technology, with fast synchronisation and all-platform support.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  15. CloudMe icon

    CloudMe

     33 likes

    CloudMe is a free and open service to sync, store and make all your files available in the cloud through an easy to use Blue Folder.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    Web Desktop
     
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