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Self-hosted alternatives to Files.com

The Files.com listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 14 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be self-hosted, 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. 10 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Files.com

  1. 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.
    FileCloud vs Files.comFileCloud pricing and details

  2. Cerberus FTP Server

    Windows file transfer server for FTP, FTPS, SFTP and HTTPS

    • Cerberus FTP Server starts at $1,599 per year, billed annually. Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
    • Only Cerberus FTP Server lists a Windows app.
    • Cerberus FTP Server is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cerberus FTP Server also covers reports.
    Cerberus FTP Server vs Files.comCerberus FTP Server pricing and details

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.
    FileRun pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. 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

  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. 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). Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
    • Cubbit has a free plan. Files.com does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Cubbit also covers file management.
    Cubbit pricing and details

  11. 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

  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

2 more that can be self-hosted

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Files.com?

Yes. FileCloud, Cerberus FTP Server, Filestash, Pydio Cells, FileRun, Cloudreve, Nextcloud, ownCloud and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Files.com be self-hosted?

The Files.com listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Filestash, Pydio Cells, Cloudreve, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cubbit, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) and 2 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.