LucidLink alternatives · File Storage
Open-source alternatives to LucidLink
LucidLink is not described as open source on its own site. 17 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
LucidLink is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown). 16 of them are free or have a free plan.
17 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to LucidLink
- 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. LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Filen has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Filen lists a web app.
- Filen is open source, according to its own site.
- 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. LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Proton Drive has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Proton Drive lists a web app.
- Only LucidLink lists a Linux app.
- 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Filestash has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Filestash lists a web app.
- Filestash is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Rclone
Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage
- Rclone is free. LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Rclone has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LucidLink lists an iOS app.
- Rclone is open source, 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Only Peergos lists a web app.
- Only LucidLink lists an iOS app.
- Peergos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Nextcloud has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Nextcloud lists a web app.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Internxt has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Internxt lists a web app.
- Internxt is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan
ownCloud
Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself
- ownCloud has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ownCloud lists a web app.
- Only LucidLink 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Seafile has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Seafile lists a web app.
- Seafile is open source and 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) lists a web app.
- Only LucidLink lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan
Pydio Cells
Open-core, self-hosted document sharing and content platform
- Pydio Cells has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Pydio Cells lists a web app.
- Only LucidLink lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Pydio Cells is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Cloudreve has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cloudreve lists a web app.
- Only LucidLink lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to LucidLink?
Yes. Filen, Proton Drive, Filestash, Rclone, Peergos, Nextcloud, Internxt, ownCloud and 9 more are open source, according to their own sites.
Is LucidLink open source?
LucidLink is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 13, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these file storage and sync services are free?
Filen, Proton Drive, Filestash, Rclone, Nextcloud, Internxt, ownCloud, Seafile and 8 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 LucidLink: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.