The Best Open Source Microsoft OneDrive AlternativesTop Cloud Storage Services & File Sync Tools like Microsoft OneDrive

The best open source alternative to Microsoft OneDrive is Nextcloud. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Microsoft OneDrive are Syncthing, Proton Drive, Filen and ownCloud.

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  1. Nextcloud icon
     1173 likes

    On-premises solution offering file sync, universal data access and collaboration through Nextcloud Files, Talk, and Groupware. Ensures secure, controlled data storage for enterprise with powerful privacy tools including encryption, fine-grained access, and a bug bounty.

    154 Nextcloud alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about Nextcloud as an Alternative to Microsoft OneDrive
    Top Positive Comment
    Mike Ur
    2

    self hosting adds a level of trust

    Top Negative Comment
    Nuncio Bitis
    0

    You have to know how to set up your own server. You don't have to do that with OneDrive.

    docryan
    Positive
    0

    I do not depend on Cloud. I make my own and have total control.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 17 comments
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    • Almost everyone thinks Nextcloud is a great Microsoft OneDrive alternative.

    • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneDrive is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableMicrosoft OneDrive is not according to our users
  2. Syncthing icon
     868 likes

    Open-source, peer-to-peer service offering encrypted file synchronization, ensuring data privacy and user-autonomy without relying on cloud storage or central servers, suitable for various uses.

    132 Syncthing alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Termux
    • Terminal
     
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    Comments about Syncthing as an Alternative to Microsoft OneDrive
    Nuncio Bitis
    Negative
    0

    Not a cloud service. It also doesn't support syncing with mobile devices.

    needleinajaystack
    Positive
    1

    Decentralized self-hosting with good apps for every device

    Syncthing icon
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    • Most users think Syncthing is a great Microsoft OneDrive alternative.

    • Syncthing is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft OneDrive is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Syncthing is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft OneDrive is not according to our users
  3. Proton Drive icon
     145 likes

    Offering comprehensive privacy with end-to-end encryption, Proton Drive allows users to store, synchronize, and share files across various devices through web, desktop, and mobile apps. Free storage up to 5 GB, service remains open-source and audited, ensuring file content and access control.

    66 Proton Drive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Tor
     
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  4. Filen icon
     126 likes

    Filen is a cutting-edge cloud storage provider that offers client-side, end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption. Headquartered and operated entirely in Germany, Filen is at the forefront of combining comprehensive features with uncompromising privacy and security.

    64 Filen alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Filen as an Alternative to Microsoft OneDrive
    danielmichel
    Positive
    0

    Allows you to synchronize specific folders, has a better phone app, grants slightly more storage for the same price, actually cares about privacy.

    Filen icon
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    • Filen is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft OneDrive is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Filen is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft OneDrive is not according to our users
  5. ownCloud icon
     864 likes

    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.

    220 ownCloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • 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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    Comments about ownCloud as an Alternative to Microsoft OneDrive
    Nuncio Bitis
    Negative
    0

    OwnCloud is just NextCloud with a different name. You need to know how to set up your own server, which is not centralized.

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    With Nextcloud you control your own data, you are limited by your own hardware and don't have to trust Microsoft with your data.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Onwcloud is a file sharing server.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ownCloud icon
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    • Most users think ownCloud is a great Microsoft OneDrive alternative.

    • ownCloud is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft OneDrive is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Koofr icon
     138 likes

    Koofr is a safe, secure and simple way to store, backup and share your documents, photos, videos and more. It offers up to 10 GB of free safe storage for your files with affordable upgrades and options to connect multiple cloud accounts.

    192 Koofr alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Google Chrome
    • Rust
    • F-Droid
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    • Chromium
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  7. Seafile icon
     192 likes

    Open source cloud platform for organizations with self-hosting, device file synchronization, sharing, versioning, secure encrypted storage, admin controls, web access, audit logging, and support for desktop and mobile clients for secure collaboration.

    125 Seafile alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Seafile as an Alternative to Microsoft OneDrive
    Nathaniel Blackburn
    Negative
    0

    Not available for personal use so not a 1:1 alternative.

    Seafile icon
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    • Seafile is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft OneDrive is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Seafile is Privacy focusedMicrosoft OneDrive is not according to our users
  8. IPFS icon
     175 likes

    IPFS is a global, versioned, peer-to-peer filesystem. It combines ideas from Git, BitTorrent, Kademlia, SFS, and the web. It is like a single bittorrent swarm, exchanging git objects. IPFS provides an interface as simple as the HTTP web, but with permanence built in.

    69 IPFS alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Firefox
     
  9. Hoodik icon
     23 likes

    Hoodik is a lightweight, secure, and self-hosted cloud storage solution. It's designed and built with Rust and Vue, focusing on end-to-end encryption that shields your data from prying eyes and hackers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  10. kDrive icon
     64 likes

    kDrive is a Swiss online storage service that respects its users' privacy and makes storing, sharing & collaborating on files a breeze.

    41 kDrive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  11. Cozy Cloud icon
     136 likes

    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.

    80 Cozy Cloud alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)
     
  12. Pydio icon
     130 likes

    Pydio is the mature alternative to Dropbox and Box.com, to build your own box, on your own servers.

    75 Pydio alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
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    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
     
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