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Open-source alternatives to Google Drive

Google Drive is not described as open source on its own site. 5 of the 16 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Google Drive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price). All of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 5, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Google Drive

  1. Proton Drive

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

    • Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. Google Drive starts at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price).
    • Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
    • Google Drive also covers AI search.
    Proton Drive vs Google DriveProton Drive pricing and details

  2. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Google Drive starts at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price).
    • Only Nextcloud lists a Linux app.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nextcloud also covers video calls.
    Nextcloud vs Google DriveNextcloud pricing and details

  3. 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. Google Drive starts at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price).
    • Only Filen lists a Linux app.
    • Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Filen also covers notes.
    Filen pricing and details

  4. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Syncthing is free. Google Drive starts at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price).
    • Only Syncthing lists a Linux app.
    • Only Google Drive lists a web app.
    • Only Google Drive lists iOS and Android apps.
    Syncthing pricing and details

  5. Internxt

    Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans

    • Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). Google Drive starts at $1.99 per month for 100 GB (US App Store price).
    • Only Internxt lists a Linux app.
    • Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Internxt pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Google Drive?

Yes. Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Filen, Syncthing and Internxt are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Google Drive open source?

Google Drive is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 5, 2026, against the pages it cites. 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 Google Drive: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.