Skip to content
ToolGPA

Box alternatives · File Storage

Box alternatives with a Linux app

The Box listing does not include a Linux app. 10 of the 16 other file storage and sync services in this directory list a Linux app.

Box has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users). All of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Box

  1. Dropbox

    Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools

    • Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Dropbox lists a Linux app.
    • Dropbox also covers documents.
    • Box also covers workflow automation.
    Dropbox vs BoxDropbox pricing and details

  2. Tresorit

    End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses

    • Tresorit starts at $4.75 per month, billed yearly. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Tresorit lists a Linux app.
    • Tresorit is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Box also covers workflow automation.
    Tresorit vs BoxTresorit pricing and details

  3. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Nextcloud lists a Linux app.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nextcloud also covers video calls.
    Nextcloud vs BoxNextcloud pricing and details

  4. MEGA

    Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan

    • MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only MEGA lists a Linux app.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
    • MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    MEGA pricing and details

  5. Filen

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps

    • Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Filen lists a Linux app.
    • Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Filen also covers notes.
    Filen pricing and details

  6. pCloud

    Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment

    • pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only pCloud lists a Linux app.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    pCloud pricing and details

  7. Icedrive

    Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption

    • Icedrive starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 billed yearly. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Icedrive lists a Linux app.
    • Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Icedrive pricing and details

  8. Koofr

    EU cloud storage that also connects Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive

    • Koofr starts at €0.50 per month for 10 GB extra, billed yearly, incl. 22% VAT. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Koofr lists a Linux app.
    • Only Koofr lists a browser extension.
    • Box also covers workflow automation.
    Koofr pricing and details

  9. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Syncthing is free. Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
    • Only Box lists a web app.
    • Only Box lists iOS and Android apps.
    Syncthing pricing and details

  10. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Only Internxt lists a Linux app.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Internxt pricing and details

Common questions

Which Box alternatives have a Linux app?

Dropbox, Tresorit, Nextcloud, MEGA, Filen, pCloud, Icedrive, Koofr and 2 more list a Linux app.

Does Box have a Linux app?

The Box listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Box: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.