Alternatives · File Storage
Egnyte alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Egnyte alternative for most people is Microsoft OneDrive (3.4 GPA), third in our ranking of file storage and sync services. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "5 GB of free cloud storage with a Microsoft account."
Egnyte compared with 7 alternatives: Box, ShareFile, Dropbox, Nextcloud, Microsoft OneDrive and 2 more.
Egnyte is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per user / month, billed annually. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EgnyteThis tool | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Box | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ShareFile | Free trial · from $16.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Dropbox | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Nextcloud | Free plan · from €71.29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft OneDrive | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FileCloud | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Files.com | Free trial · from $199/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Egnyte starts at $10 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Box, Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive.
Nextcloud and FileCloud start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Egnyte
Box
Business content storage with e-signatures, workflows and AI
- Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
- Box has a free plan, which Egnyte lacks.
- Box does not cover AI search, which Egnyte does.
Suits: Companies that need unlimited storage priced per user
ShareFile
Secure file sharing and client portals for business teams
- ShareFile starts at $16.50 per user / month, billed annually ($18.15 billed monthly).
- ShareFile lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Egnyte has.
- ShareFile also covers forms.
- ShareFile does not cover AI search and file sync, which Egnyte does.
Suits: Firms that exchange sensitive documents with clients
Dropbox
Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools
- Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Dropbox has a free plan, which Egnyte lacks.
- Dropbox also lists a Linux app.
- Dropbox also covers documents.
- Dropbox does not cover AI search and workflow automation, which Egnyte does.
Suits: Individuals who want 2 TB synced across Windows, Mac and Linux
Nextcloud
Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform
- Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Nextcloud has a free plan, which Egnyte lacks.
- Nextcloud also lists a Linux app.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control
Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft's cloud storage, bundled with Microsoft 365 plans
- Microsoft OneDrive starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- Microsoft OneDrive has a free plan, which Egnyte lacks.
- Microsoft OneDrive does not cover AI search and workflow automation, which Egnyte does.
Suits: People who already pay for Microsoft 365 and its Office apps
FileCloud
Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS
- FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials).
- FileCloud also lists a Linux app.
- FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- FileCloud does not cover AI search and workflow automation, which Egnyte does.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on their own servers or in a chosen region
Files.com
Cloud SFTP, managed file transfer and automation platform
- Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Files.com lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which Egnyte has.
- Files.com does not cover AI search and file sync, which Egnyte does.
Suits: IT teams replacing an on-premises SFTP or file server
Limits worth knowing in Egnyte
- No free plan; the Team plan is limited to 1 to 10 users.
- The prices shown are for annual payment, and the page notes a multi-year discount on all plans.
- E-signature, PDF markup and multi-document AI start at Elite.
- Ultimate has no published price and is quoted by sales.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Egnyte?
The alternatives to Egnyte in this directory are Box, ShareFile, Dropbox, Nextcloud, Microsoft OneDrive, FileCloud and Files.com. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Egnyte.
Is there a free alternative to Egnyte?
Yes. Box, Dropbox, Nextcloud and Microsoft OneDrive have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Egnyte alternatives work on Linux?
The Egnyte listing does not include a Linux app. Dropbox, Nextcloud and FileCloud list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Egnyte?
Nextcloud is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.