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Open-source alternatives to Dropbox

Dropbox is not described as open source on its own site. 5 of the 16 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Dropbox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Dropbox

  1. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nextcloud also covers video calls.
    • Dropbox also covers documents.
    Nextcloud vs DropboxNextcloud pricing and details

  2. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Syncthing is free. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Dropbox lists a web app.
    • Only Dropbox lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Syncthing is open source, according to its own site.
    Syncthing vs DropboxSyncthing pricing and details

  3. Proton Drive

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail

    • Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Only Dropbox lists a Linux app.
    • Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Drive also covers spreadsheets.
    Proton Drive pricing and details

  4. 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. Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Filen also covers notes.
    • Dropbox also covers documents.
    Filen pricing and details

  5. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Dropbox also covers documents and file sync.
    Internxt pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Dropbox?

Yes. Nextcloud, Syncthing, Proton Drive, Filen and Internxt are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Dropbox open source?

Dropbox is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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 Dropbox: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.