ownCloud AlternativesOnly apps categorised as File Managers

The best File Manager alternative to ownCloud is Nextcloud, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to ownCloud and many of them are File Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting File Manager alternatives to ownCloud are Seafile, Pydio, Filestash and copyparty.

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ownCloud alternatives are mainly File Managers, but if you're looking for File Sync Tools or Cloud Storage Services you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Self-Hosted, Windows and Open Source. 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 ownCloud.
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  1. Nextcloud icon

    Nextcloud

     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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • F-Droid
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Cloudron
    • Docker Hub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Flathub
    Simple and powerful file sync & share
     
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    197
    Comments about Nextcloud as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Top Positive Comment
    jancborchardt
    17

    It’s a community-fork of ownCloud with all components being open source. :)

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    -2

    Server doesn't run on Windows

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

    Free and auto install setup

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 10 comments
    Nextcloud icon
    Nextcloud icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Nextcloud is a great ownCloud alternative.

    • Nextcloud is Free and Open SourceownCloud is Freemium and Open Source
    • Nextcloud is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableownCloud is not according to our users
  2. Seafile icon

    Seafile

     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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Seafile screenshot 1
     
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    37
    Comments about Seafile as an Alternative to ownCloud
    brianlacy
    Negative
    0

    OwnCloud is groupware. Seafile is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    OwnCloud is groupware. Seafile is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is similar to ownCloud in that it's self-hosted. Does not have apps such as Calendar, and is not compatible with the Federated Cloud sharing (ownCloud+Nextcloud+Pydio)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    Seafile icon
    Seafile icon

    • Most users think Seafile is a great ownCloud alternative.

    • Seafile is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Seafile is Privacy focusedownCloud is not according to our users
  4. Pydio icon

    Pydio

     130 likes

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

    75 Pydio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Secure login
     
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    Comments about Pydio as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    OwnCloud is groupware. Pydio is a file-sync storage solution. Just because they have overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Pydio icon
    Pydio icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Pydio is a great ownCloud alternative.

    • Pydio is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
  5. Filestash icon

    Filestash

     39 likes

    A Dropbox-like file manager that let you manage your data anywhere it is located: FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Git, S3, Minio, Dropbox, Google Drive.

    243 Filestash alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    File browser
     
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    1
    Comments about Filestash as an Alternative to ownCloud
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    OwnCloud is groupware. Filestash is a file manager for cloud storage. Just because they have vaguely overlapping functionality, does NOT make them interchangeable.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Filestash icon
    Filestash icon
    • Filestash is Freemium and Open SourceownCloud is also Freemium and Open Source
    • Filestash is LightweightownCloud is not according to our users
  6. copyparty icon

    copyparty

     11 likes

    Portable file server with accelerated resumable uploads, dedup, WebDAV, FTP, TFTP, zeroconf, media indexer, thumbnails++ all in one file, no deps.

    72 copyparty alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • FreeBSD
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Docker
    • Termux
    The browser
     
  7. Sync-in icon

    Sync-in

     8 likes

    Sync-in is a secure, open-source platform for file storage, synchronization, and team collaboration — designed to give organizations full control over their data and workflows, while remaining flexible enough for individual needs.

    54 Sync-in alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
    • Docker Hub
    • npm
    • YunoHost
    Server app dark
     
  10. Nimbox Vault icon

    Nimbox Vault

     7 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    vBoxxCloud

     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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    Upload, edit and share files with vBoxxCloud
     
  13. Playbook.com icon

    Playbook.com

     4 likes

    Make your cloud storage beautiful. Playbook declutters, auto-tags, and intelligently organizes your creative work. Seamlessly browse, collaborate on, and share what you need with friends, colleagues, clients—or the whole world!

    65 Playbook.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Playbook.com screenshot 1
     
  14. Freehold icon

    Freehold

     22 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Home App
     
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