FreeFileSync alternatives · File Storage
Self-hosted alternatives to FreeFileSync
The FreeFileSync 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.
FreeFileSync has a free plan. Paid plans start at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates). 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 FreeFileSync
- 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). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Nextcloud lists a web app.
- Only Nextcloud lists iOS and Android apps.
- Nextcloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan
ownCloud
Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself
- Only ownCloud lists a web app.
- Only ownCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only FreeFileSync lists a Linux app.
- ownCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Seafile
Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud
- Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Seafile lists a web app.
- Only Seafile lists iOS and Android apps.
- Seafile is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from €4/mo
Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace)
Open source personal cloud, now called Twake Workplace
- Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) starts at €4 per month (Standard). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) lists a web app.
- Only Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only FreeFileSync lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Free plan
Pydio Cells
Open-core, self-hosted document sharing and content platform
- Only Pydio Cells lists a web app.
- Only FreeFileSync lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Pydio Cells is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Pydio Cells also covers workflow automation and file sharing.
- Free plan · from $89.9 one-time
Cloudreve
Self-hosted cloud drive with many storage back ends
- Cloudreve starts at $89.9 per root domain (Pro, lifetime license). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Cloudreve lists a web app.
- Only FreeFileSync lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Cloudreve is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Filestash lists a web app.
- Only Filestash lists iOS and Android apps.
- Filestash is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- From £3/mo
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). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- FreeFileSync has a free plan. Peergos does not.
- Only Peergos lists a web app.
- Only Peergos lists an Android app.
- Free plan · from $12.00/mo
Cryptomator
Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud
- Cryptomator starts at $12.00 per seat / month, billed yearly (Cryptomator Hub Standard). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Cryptomator lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cryptomator is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- FreeFileSync has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FileCloud lists a web app.
- Only FileCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from €4.99/mo
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). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- Only Cubbit lists a web app.
- Only FreeFileSync lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Cubbit is self-hostable, 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). FreeFileSync starts at €20 per device (Business Edition, includes one year of updates).
- FreeFileSync has a free plan. FileRun does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FileRun lists a web app.
- Only FileRun lists iOS and Android apps.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to FreeFileSync?
Yes. Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace), Pydio Cells, Cloudreve, Filestash, Peergos and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can FreeFileSync be self-hosted?
The FreeFileSync listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these file storage and sync services are free?
Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace), Pydio Cells, Cloudreve, Filestash, Cryptomator 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 FreeFileSync: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.