Nextcloud alternatives · File Storage
End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Nextcloud
The Nextcloud listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 11 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Nextcloud has a free plan. Paid plans start at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). 10 of them are free or have a free plan.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Nextcloud
- 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. Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Only Nextcloud lists a Linux app.
- Proton Drive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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. Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Filen is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes.
- Free plan · from €3.33/mo
MEGA
Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan
- MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
- MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Sync.com
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage and file sharing for teams
- Sync.com starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually (3-user minimum). Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Only Nextcloud lists a Linux app.
- Sync.com is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.75/mo
Tresorit
End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses
- Tresorit starts at $4.75 per month, billed yearly. Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Tresorit is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls.
- 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). Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Internxt is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Nextcloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Icedrive
Cloud storage with a mountable drive and client-side encryption
- Icedrive starts at $2.99 per month, billed yearly at $35.88, for Starter. Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Icedrive is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Icedrive can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Degoo
Consumer cloud storage for photos with a free 20 GB plan
- Degoo starts at $2.99 per month (Pro, 500 GB). Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Only Nextcloud lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Degoo is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $29.99/mo
Nordlocker
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from the makers of NordVPN
- Nordlocker starts at $29.99 per month, billed annually (Business, 2 TB). Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Only Nextcloud lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Nordlocker is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Filemail
Large file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB
- Filemail starts at $6 per month, billed monthly. Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls and file sync.
- Free trial · from $7.99/mo
Synology C2
Synology's cloud storage and backup for NAS and S3 workloads
- Synology C2 starts at $7.99 per TB / month (C2 Object Storage). Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Nextcloud has a free plan. Synology C2 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Nextcloud lists iOS and Android apps.
- Synology C2 is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Nextcloud?
Yes. Proton Drive, Filen, MEGA, Sync.com, Tresorit, Internxt, Icedrive, Degoo and 3 more are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.
Is Nextcloud end-to-end encrypted?
The Nextcloud listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these file storage and sync services are free?
Proton Drive, Filen, MEGA, Sync.com, Tresorit, Internxt, Icedrive, Degoo 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 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 Nextcloud: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.