IDrive alternatives · File Storage
Open-source alternatives to IDrive
IDrive is not described as open source on its own site. 8 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
IDrive has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini). All of them are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from IDrive
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
Proton Drive
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the maker of Proton Mail
- Proton Drive starts at $3.99 per month, billed yearly. IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Only IDrive lists a Linux app.
- Proton Drive is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Proton Drive also covers documents and spreadsheets.
- 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). IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
- Free plan · from €11.99/yr
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. IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes.
- Free plan
ownCloud
Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself
- Only IDrive lists a Linux app.
- ownCloud is open source and 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). IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Syncthing
Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices
- Syncthing is free. IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Only IDrive lists a web app.
- Only IDrive lists iOS and Android apps.
- Syncthing is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $11.99/mo
Internxt
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans
- Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price). IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- IDrive also covers file sync.
- 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). IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- Only IDrive lists a web app.
- Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Cryptomator can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to IDrive?
Yes. Proton Drive, Nextcloud, Filen, ownCloud, Seafile, Syncthing, Internxt and Cryptomator are open source, according to their own sites.
Is IDrive open source?
IDrive is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 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 IDrive: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.