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Self-hosted alternatives to Egnyte

The Egnyte listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 14 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Egnyte is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per user / month, billed annually. 10 of them are free or have a free plan.

14 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Egnyte

  1. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Nextcloud has a free plan. Egnyte does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nextcloud lists a Linux app.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  2. FileCloud

    Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS

    • FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials). Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only FileCloud lists a Linux app.
    • FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Egnyte also covers AI search and workflow automation.
  3. Filestash

    Web file manager that fronts S3, SFTP, WebDAV and other storage

    • Filestash starts at $6 per month (Hobby, cloud-hosted). Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Filestash has a free plan. Egnyte does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Filestash lists a Linux app.
    • Filestash is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  4. Seafile

    Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Seafile has a free plan. Egnyte does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Seafile lists a Linux app.
    • Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  5. Pydio Cells

    Open-core, self-hosted document sharing and content platform

    • Pydio Cells has a free plan. Egnyte does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Egnyte lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Pydio Cells is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Egnyte also covers AI search.
  6. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • ownCloud has a free plan. Egnyte does not, though it has a free trial.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Egnyte also covers AI search and workflow automation.
  7. Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace)

    Open source personal cloud, now called Twake Workplace

    • Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) starts at €4 per month (Standard). Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) has a free plan. Egnyte does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Egnyte lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  8. FileRun

    Self-hosted file sync and sharing app that runs on your own server

    • FileRun starts at €9.9 per user / year (annual subscription). Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only FileRun lists a Linux app.
    • FileRun is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • FileRun can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  9. Peergos

    Open-source encrypted storage that also hides file names and sharing

    • Peergos starts at £3 per month for 200 GB, billed yearly (£4 billed monthly). Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Peergos lists a Linux app.
    • Only Egnyte lists an iOS app.
    • Peergos is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  10. Cerberus FTP Server

    Windows file transfer server for FTP, FTPS, SFTP and HTTPS

    • Cerberus FTP Server starts at $1,599 per year, billed annually. Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Egnyte lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Cerberus FTP Server is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cerberus FTP Server also covers reports.
  11. Cloudreve

    Self-hosted cloud drive with many storage back ends

    • Cloudreve starts at $89.9 per root domain (Pro, lifetime license). Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Cloudreve has a free plan. Egnyte does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Egnyte lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Cloudreve is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  12. 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). Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Cryptomator has a free plan. Egnyte does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cryptomator lists a Linux app.
    • Only Egnyte lists a web app.

2 more that can be self-hosted

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Egnyte?

Yes. Nextcloud, FileCloud, Filestash, Seafile, Pydio Cells, ownCloud, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace), FileRun and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Egnyte be self-hosted?

The Egnyte listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Nextcloud, Filestash, Seafile, Pydio Cells, ownCloud, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace), Cloudreve, Cryptomator and 2 more 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 13, 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 Egnyte: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.