Files.com alternatives · File Storage
Files.com alternatives with a Linux app
The Files.com listing does not include a Linux app. 40 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory list a Linux app.
Files.com is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.
40 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Files.com
- 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). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Only FileCloud lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- FileCloud also covers file sync.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Filestash
Web file manager that fronts S3, SFTP, WebDAV and other storage
- Filestash starts at $6 per month (Hobby, cloud-hosted). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Filestash has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Filestash lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Filestash is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $58/mo
MASV
Pay-per-GB large file transfer for media and data teams
- MASV starts at $58 per month, billed monthly with a 12-month commitment (250 GB included). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- MASV has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MASV lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Dropbox
Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools
- Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Dropbox has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dropbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Dropbox also covers documents and file sync.
- Free plan · from €3.33/mo
MEGA
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan
- MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- MEGA has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MEGA lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from €11.99/yr
Filen
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps
- Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Filen has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Filen lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Filemail
Large file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB
- Filemail starts at $6 per month, billed monthly. Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Filemail has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Filemail lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from €9.9/yr
FileRun
Self-hosted file sync and sharing app that runs on your own server
- FileRun starts at €9.9 per user / year (annual subscription). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Only FileRun lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- FileRun is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- FileRun can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $3/mo
TransferNow
Send large files by email or link, free up to 5 GB per transfer
- TransferNow starts at $3 per month (Starter, 2-year plan). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- TransferNow has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only TransferNow lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only TransferNow lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $7/mo
LucidLink
Cloud file system that streams large files to your desktop
- LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Only LucidLink lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Files.com lists a web app.
- LucidLink is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- pCloud has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only pCloud lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
- 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). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Nextcloud has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Nextcloud lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Common questions
Which Files.com alternatives have a Linux app?
FileCloud, Filestash, MASV, Dropbox, MEGA, Filen, Filemail, FileRun and 32 more list a Linux app.
Does Files.com have a Linux app?
The Files.com listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.
Which of these file storage and sync services are free?
Filestash, MASV, Dropbox, MEGA, Filen, Filemail, TransferNow, pCloud and 17 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 Files.com: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.








