Filen alternatives · File Storage
Self-hosted alternatives to Filen
The Filen 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.
Filen has a free plan. Paid plans start at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. 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 Filen
- 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). Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Only Filen lists a web app.
- Cryptomator is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Nextcloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Filen is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
- Free plan
ownCloud
Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself
- Only Filen lists a Linux app.
- ownCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Filen is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes.
- 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). Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Seafile is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Filen is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes.
- 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). Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Filen has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
- FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 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). Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Only Filen lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Filen?
Yes. Cryptomator, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud and Cubbit can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Filen be self-hosted?
The Filen 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?
Cryptomator, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile and Cubbit 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 Filen: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.