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 Mac. 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. Datto Workplace provides enterprise-grade file sync and share to managed service providers without putting security and efficiency at risk.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  2. Nutstore icon
     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
     
  3. FileTransfer.io icon
     63 likes

    FileTransfer allows you to securely share files up to 6GB with your family, co-workers or friends for free. Files stay uploaded for 3 weeks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Egnyte icon
     1 like

    Enterprise File Sharing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
     
  5. Freehold icon
     22 likes

    An open, secure, and lightweight platform for your files and data.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Degoo icon
     26 likes

    Degoo is a backup app for Windows, Mac OS X and Android that lets you back-up your data in the cloud. You also get 20 GB of free secure cloud backup storage so you'll never lose a file again.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. TeamDrive icon
     131 likes

    TeamDrive offers the missing link many other Synch&Share softwares lack. With the highest security standards TeamDrive becomes essential when sensitive data is concerned. Via a client users are able to transfer and share data.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • openSUSE
    • Arch Linux
    • Manjaro Linux
    • Ubuntu
     
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    TeamDrive vs Dropbox Comments
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    One of the best tools for enterprises

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    Secure alternative. Your data is end-2-end encrypted. Syncs between all your devices and the basic version is free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • TeamDrive is Paid and ProprietaryDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
    • TeamDrive is Privacy focused and Security-focusedDropbox is not according to our users
  8. Sia icon
     27 likes

    Sia is a new decentralized cloud storage platform aimed at giving users control of their data.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • JSON
    • JavaScript
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
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    Sia vs Dropbox Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Much more cost effective; dev team is doing well and very devoted.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Sia is Freemium and Open SourceDropbox is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Sendit.Cloud icon
     8 likes

    Sendit.Cloud is a great free Cloud Service. A best and easy way to store and share unlimited files for free and no adds. It supports video, audio streaming and image preview. And also works without account.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
     
  10. Nimbox Vault icon
     7 likes

    Beautifully secure collaboration tools, built for business. Grab your trial today!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
  11. vBoxxCloud icon
     61 likes

    vBoxxCloud is a GDPR Ready cloud solution help you store, edit and share files online and keeps your information private in the Netherlands. As a Cloud solution designed for businesses, it provides a robust central dashboard where you can manage users, organization and control...

    137 vBoxxCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
     
  12. CloudSync icon
     7 likes

    Stress-free sync between Cloud Storages. You do not have to manually download and upload files between storages. CloudSync will download and upload files automatically and transfer result will be reported. (File transfer happens on your PC/Mac)

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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