LucidLink alternatives · File Storage
Self-hosted alternatives to LucidLink
The LucidLink 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.
LucidLink is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown). 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 LucidLink
- 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Only FileRun lists a web app.
- FileRun is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- FileRun can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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.
- 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
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 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Only FileCloud lists a web app.
- FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- LucidLink is end-to-end encrypted, 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.
- 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). LucidLink starts at $7 per member / month (billing basis not shown).
- Cubbit has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Cubbit lists a web app.
- Only LucidLink lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan
MinIO
S3-compatible object storage software you run yourself
- MinIO has a free plan. LucidLink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MinIO lists a web app.
- Only LucidLink lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- MinIO is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to LucidLink?
Yes. FileRun, Filestash, Peergos, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, FileCloud, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace) and 6 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can LucidLink be self-hosted?
The LucidLink 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?
Filestash, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cozy Cloud (Twake Workplace), Pydio Cells, Cloudreve, Cubbit 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 LucidLink: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.