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FileCloud alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded FileCloud alternative is Nextcloud (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
FileCloud compared with 6 alternatives: Egnyte, Box, ShareFile, Nextcloud, ownCloud and 1 more.
FileCloud is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials). 3 of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FileCloudThis tool | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Egnyte | 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 |
| Nextcloud | Free plan · from €71.29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ownCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Files.com | Free trial · from $199/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
FileCloud starts at $7 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Box and Nextcloud.
Egnyte scores higher without starting lower.
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 FileCloud
Egnyte
Business file sharing with governance and AI tools
- Egnyte starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually.
- Egnyte lists no Linux app, which FileCloud has.
- Egnyte also covers AI search and workflow automation.
Suits: Companies replacing an office file server with cloud storage
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 FileCloud lacks.
- Box lists no Linux app, which FileCloud has.
- Box also covers workflow automation.
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, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which FileCloud has.
- ShareFile also covers workflow automation and forms.
- ShareFile does not cover file sync, which FileCloud does.
Suits: Firms that exchange sensitive documents with clients
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 FileCloud lacks.
- Nextcloud is open source, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control
ownCloud
Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself
- ownCloud has a free plan, which FileCloud lacks.
- ownCloud lists no Linux app, which FileCloud has.
- ownCloud is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on their own servers
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, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which FileCloud has.
- Files.com also covers workflow automation.
- Files.com does not cover file sync, which FileCloud does.
Suits: IT teams replacing an on-premises SFTP or file server
Limits worth knowing in FileCloud
- Only Essentials has a published price; Advanced, FedRAMP and service-provider plans are quoted.
- Server Essentials requires at least 20 users, and storage is supplied by you.
- Online Essentials limits base storage to 5 TB and workflows to 3.
- Some compliance features need professional services of at least 3 days to enable.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FileCloud?
The alternatives to FileCloud in this directory are Egnyte, Box, ShareFile, Nextcloud, ownCloud and Files.com. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FileCloud.
Is there a free alternative to FileCloud?
Yes. Box, Nextcloud and ownCloud have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to FileCloud?
Nextcloud and ownCloud are described as open source on their own sites.
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.