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Open-source alternatives to Files.com

Files.com is not described as open source on its own site. 17 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Files.com is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year. 16 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Files.com

  1. 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.
    Filestash vs Files.comFilestash pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Filen pricing and details

  3. Pydio Cells

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

    • Pydio Cells has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Pydio Cells is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Pydio Cells also covers file sync.
    Pydio Cells pricing and details

  4. Cloudreve

    Self-hosted cloud drive with many storage back ends

    • Cloudreve starts at $89.9 per root domain (Pro, lifetime license). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
    • Cloudreve has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Cloudreve is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cloudreve also covers file management.
    Cloudreve pricing and details

  5. Proton Drive

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail

    • Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
    • Proton Drive has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Proton Drive lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Proton Drive pricing and details

  6. 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.
    Nextcloud pricing and details

  7. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
    • Internxt has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Internxt lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Internxt pricing and details

  8. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • ownCloud has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ownCloud lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ownCloud also covers file sync.
    ownCloud pricing and details

  9. Seafile

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

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
    • Seafile has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Seafile lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Seafile pricing and details

  10. Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace)

    Open source personal cloud, now called Twake Workplace

    • Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) starts at €4 per month (Standard). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
    • Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) pricing and details

  11. Rclone

    Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage

    • Rclone is free. Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
    • Rclone has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Rclone lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Files.com lists a web app.
    Rclone pricing and details

  12. 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). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
    • Only Peergos lists Windows, macOS, Linux and Android apps.
    • Peergos is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Peergos also covers calendar and file sync.
    Peergos pricing and details

5 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Files.com?

Yes. Filestash, Filen, Pydio Cells, Cloudreve, Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Internxt, ownCloud and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Files.com open source?

Files.com is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Filestash, Filen, Pydio Cells, Cloudreve, Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Internxt, ownCloud and 8 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.