Alternatives · File Storage
Filestash alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Filestash alternative is Nextcloud (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Filestash compared with 6 alternatives: Nextcloud, Seafile, Files.com, Rclone, Cubbit and 1 more.
Filestash has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per month (Hobby, cloud-hosted). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FilestashThis tool | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Nextcloud | Free plan · from €71.29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Seafile | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Files.com | Free trial · from $199/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Rclone | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| Cubbit | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Cloudreve | Free plan · from $89.9 one-time | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Filestash starts at $6 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Nextcloud scores higher without starting lower. Rclone and Cubbit start lower without scoring higher.
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 Filestash
Nextcloud
Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform
- Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
- Nextcloud does not cover workflow automation, which Filestash does.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control
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 does not cover workflow automation, which Filestash does.
Suits: Organizations that want to host their own file server
Files.com
Cloud SFTP, managed file transfer and automation platform
- Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Files.com has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Filestash.
- Files.com lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Filestash has.
- Files.com does not cover file sync, which Filestash does.
Suits: IT teams replacing an on-premises SFTP or file server
Rclone
Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage
- Rclone is free.
- Rclone lists no web app and iOS app, which Filestash has.
- Rclone is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Rclone also covers file management.
- Rclone does not cover workflow automation and file sharing, which Filestash does.
Suits: Moving data between cloud providers without going through a local disk
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).
- Cubbit lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Filestash has.
- Cubbit also covers file management.
- Cubbit does not cover workflow automation, file sync and file sharing, which Filestash does.
Suits: Organizations that need data kept in the EU
Cloudreve
Self-hosted cloud drive with many storage back ends
- Cloudreve starts at $89.9 per root domain (Pro, lifetime license).
- Cloudreve lists no Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Filestash has.
- Cloudreve also covers file management.
- Cloudreve does not cover workflow automation and file sync, which Filestash does.
Suits: Self-hosters wanting a personal or small-team cloud drive
Limits worth knowing in Filestash
- It is a front end to other storage; Filestash does not provide the storage itself.
- The free Hobby edition is limited to 3 users and needs commercial licensing for company use beyond AGPL terms.
- The pricing page's FAQ also mentions plans starting at $750 per month, which does not match the table.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Filestash?
The alternatives to Filestash in this directory are Nextcloud, Seafile, Files.com, Rclone, Cubbit and Cloudreve. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Filestash.
Is there a free alternative to Filestash?
Yes. Rclone is free to use. Nextcloud, Seafile, Cubbit and Cloudreve have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.