Dropbox alternatives · File Storage
Self-hosted alternatives to Dropbox
The Dropbox listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Dropbox has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Dropbox
- Free plan · from €71.29/yr
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.
- Free plan
ownCloud
Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself
- Only Dropbox lists a Linux app.
- ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Seafile
Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud
- Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
- Free trial · from $7/mo
FileCloud
Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS
- FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Dropbox has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
- FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
- Free plan · from €4.99/mo
Cubbit
EU-based S3-compatible object storage, hosted or self-built
- Cubbit starts at €4.99 per TB / month (personal-use rate, 3 to 10 TB). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Dropbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cubbit also covers file management.
- Free plan · from $12.00/mo
Cryptomator
Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud
- Cryptomator starts at $12.00 per seat / month, billed yearly (Cryptomator Hub Standard). Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Only Dropbox lists a web app.
- Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Dropbox?
Yes. Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud, Cubbit and Cryptomator can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Dropbox be self-hosted?
The Dropbox listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these file storage and sync services are free?
Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cubbit and Cryptomator are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. 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.