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ownCloud alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded ownCloud alternative is Nextcloud (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.

ownCloud compared with 7 alternatives: Nextcloud, Seafile, Syncthing, Box, Tresorit and 2 more.

ownCloud has a free plan. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ownCloudThis toolFree planYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
NextcloudFree plan · from €71.29/yrYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SeafileFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SyncthingFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
BoxFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
TresoritFree plan · from $4.75/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
FileCloudFree trial · from $7/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Synology DriveFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from ownCloud

  1. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
    • Nextcloud also lists a Linux app.
    • Nextcloud also covers video calls.

    Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control

    Nextcloud vs ownCloudNextcloud pricing and details

  2. Seafile

    Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan).
    • Seafile also lists a Linux app.

    Suits: Organizations that want to host their own file server

    Seafile vs ownCloudSeafile pricing and details

  3. Syncthing

    Free, open source file sync directly between your own devices

    • Syncthing is free.
    • Syncthing also lists a Linux app.
    • Syncthing lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which ownCloud has.
    • Syncthing does not cover file sharing, which ownCloud does.

    Suits: Syncing folders between your own computers without a cloud provider

    Syncthing vs ownCloudSyncthing pricing and details

  4. Box

    Business content storage with e-signatures, workflows and AI

    • Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
    • Box also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Companies that need unlimited storage priced per user

    Box vs ownCloudBox pricing and details

  5. Tresorit

    End-to-end encrypted file storage and sharing for businesses

    • Tresorit starts at $4.75 per month, billed yearly.
    • Tresorit also lists a Linux app.
    • Tresorit is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: Firms handling confidential client files, such as legal and finance teams

    Tresorit vs ownCloudTresorit pricing and details

  6. FileCloud

    Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS

    • FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials).
    • FileCloud has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ownCloud.
    • FileCloud also lists a Linux app.

    Suits: Organizations that must keep files on their own servers or in a chosen region

    FileCloud vs ownCloudFileCloud pricing and details

  7. Synology Drive

    Private-cloud file sync and sharing that runs on a Synology NAS

    • Synology Drive is free.
    • Synology Drive also lists a Linux app.

    Suits: People who already own a Synology NAS and want a private cloud on it

    Synology Drive vs ownCloudSynology Drive pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ownCloud

  • Prices for Enterprise, Standard and ownCloud Online are not published; the page gives only a figure from EUR 1.85 per user per year for large or education deployments.
  • The Community edition has no customer support beyond the forum.
  • Enterprise and Standard start at 25 users with a yearly commitment.
  • You run and update the server yourself unless you buy ownCloud Online.
ownCloud pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ownCloud?

The alternatives to ownCloud in this directory are Nextcloud, Seafile, Syncthing, Box, Tresorit, FileCloud and Synology Drive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ownCloud.

Is there a free alternative to ownCloud?

Yes. Syncthing and Synology Drive are free to use. Nextcloud, Seafile, Box and Tresorit have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which ownCloud alternatives work on Linux?

The ownCloud listing does not include a Linux app. Nextcloud, Seafile, Syncthing, Tresorit, FileCloud and Synology Drive list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.