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FileRun alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded FileRun alternative is Nextcloud (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
FileRun compared with 6 alternatives: Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud, Pydio Cells and 1 more.
FileRun is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €9.9 per user / year (annual subscription). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FileRunThis tool | Free trial · from €9.9/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Nextcloud | Free plan · from €71.29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ownCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Seafile | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| FileCloud | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Pydio Cells | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Cloudreve | Free plan · from $89.9 one-time | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
FileRun starts at about $0.92 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts 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 FileRun
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 FileRun 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 FileRun lacks.
- ownCloud lists no Linux app, which FileRun has.
- ownCloud is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on their own servers
Seafile
Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud
- Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan).
- Seafile has a free plan, which FileRun lacks.
- Seafile is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Organizations that want to host their own file server
FileCloud
Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS
- FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials).
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on their own servers or in a chosen region
Pydio Cells
Open-core, self-hosted document sharing and content platform
- Pydio Cells has a free plan, which FileRun lacks.
- Pydio Cells lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which FileRun has.
- Pydio Cells is open source, according to its own site.
- Pydio Cells also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Organizations needing self-hosted document sharing with compliance controls
Cloudreve
Self-hosted cloud drive with many storage back ends
- Cloudreve starts at $89.9 per root domain (Pro, lifetime license).
- Cloudreve has a free plan, which FileRun lacks.
- Cloudreve lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which FileRun has.
- Cloudreve is open source, according to its own site.
- Cloudreve also covers file management.
Suits: Self-hosters wanting a personal or small-team cloud drive
Limits worth knowing in FileRun
- You install and maintain it on your own server; it needs PHP and MySQL.
- Home license is for non-business domain names only and has no direct e-mail support.
- Licenses are tied to one domain name, and every plan includes all features.
- Prices are in euros; storage is your own disk and is not billed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FileRun?
The alternatives to FileRun in this directory are Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud, Pydio Cells and Cloudreve. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FileRun.
Is there a free alternative to FileRun?
Yes. Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Pydio Cells and Cloudreve have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to FileRun?
Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Pydio Cells and Cloudreve 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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.